EU: European Commission Announces Proposals for Customs Reform
On 17 May 2023 the European Commission set out proposals for a reform of the EU Customs Union. The proposals are a response to the large increase in the volume of trade in recent years, the growth in e-commerce and the need to enforce EU trading
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Ireland: Revenue provides guidance on foreign entity classification for Irish tax purposes
On 18 May 2023, the Irish Revenue issued eBrief No. 117/23 to provide guidance on classifying foreign entities for Irish tax purposes. Accordingly, Revenue provides Tax and Duty Manual (TDM) Part 35C-00-02 - Foreign Entity Classification For Irish
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Czech Republic launches public consultation to implement global minimum tax rules
On 15 May 2023, the Czech Ministry of Finance initiated a public consultation on a draft bill aimed at implementing the OECD's Pillar Two global minimum tax rules. This implementation is in accordance with the EU Minimum Tax Directive 2022/2523.
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Lithuania: Seimas Gazettes law on temporary solidarity contribution for banks
On 9 May 2023, Lithuania has enacted Law No. XIV-1936, published in the Official Gazette, introducing a temporary solidarity contribution on banks operating within the country. The law, which came into effect on 16 May 2023, aims to address the
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Germany approves bill on public CbC reporting directive
On 11 May 2023, the lower house of the parliament (Bundestag) approves a bill to implement EU Directive, requiring publicly disclose CbC report for qualifying Multinational Enterprises (MNEs) operating in the EU. The Public Country-by-Country
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Lithuania implements temporary windfall tax targeting credit institutions
The Lithuanian Parliament has introduced a legislation known as the "solidarity contribution" or windfall tax, which targets credit institutions in Lithuania that are part of the European Union (EU). This tax would be applicable to the excess
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Germany-USA CbC report exchange agreement takes effect
On 10 May 2023, Germany has announced the official entry into force of its Country-by-Country (CbC) Report exchange agreement with the United States, as published in the Official Gazette. The agreement, which became effective on 4 April 2023, marks
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Slovak Republic increases solidarity contribution rate on energy sector
On 22 March 2022, the Slovak Republic has published Law No. 124/2023, which brought about an amendment to the existing Law no. 519/2022 of 22 December 2022. This amendment pertains to the solidarity contribution imposed on oil companies and is based
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IMF: Cooperative Use of Green Subsidies
An IMF blog published on 11 May 2023 noted that a coordinated approach should be applied to subsidies, if climate change is to be managed successfully. Subsidies are being used worldwide to support the green transition and they can be helpful
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Hungary releases decree amending provisions on windfall taxes on petroleum products
On 29 March 2023, the Hungarian Official Gazette published Government Decree No. 100/2023 amending the provisions on windfall taxes on petroleum products imports from Russia. Under the decree, a windfall tax has been introduced on the profits of
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Lithuania considers draft order for public CbC Reporting
The Lithuanian parliament (Seimas) is currently considering draft Order 23-4588, which aims to introduce public Country-by-Country (CbC) reporting obligations in line with Directive (EU) 2021/2101. The draft Order specifies the required content of
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Luxembourg: Parliament approves law to implement DAC7
On 3 May 2023, the Luxembourg Parliament approved law no. 8029 to implement new rules on the exchange of information on income generated through digital platforms (DAC7) in accordance with the Council Directive (EU) 2021/514 of 22 March 2021. The
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Belgium declares e-Filing services for CIT returns
On 28 April 2023, the Belgian Federal Public Service Finance made an official announcement regarding the launch of the Biztax e-service. This digital platform is aimed at facilitating the submission of corporate income tax (CIT) returns for the
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Luxembourg: Government submits draft bill on transfer pricing and general tax procedures
On 28 March 2023, the Luxembourg government submitted Bill No. 8186 to the Parliament. The bill includes changes in advance pricing arrangement (APA), mutual agreement procedure (MAP), compliance with transfer pricing documentation requirements, and
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Norway: MoF launches public consultation proposing to change interest limitation rules
On 12 April 2023, the Norwegian Ministry of Finance launched a public consultation providing a proposal to change the interest limitation rules, which generally limit the deduction of interest expenses for related parties that exceed 25% of EBITDA
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Denmark proposes a temporary solidarity contribution to the fossil sector
On 22 March 2023, the government of Denmark has published a proposed bill introducing a solidarity contribution that purposes to tax on excess profits of companies in the crude oil, natural gas, coal and refinery sectors in line with the Council
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Malta: CFR updates FAQs on DAC6
On 13 April 2023, the Maltese Commissioner for Revenue (CFR) updated “frequently asked questions” (FAQs) on the Mandatory Automatic Exchange of Information in relation to Cross-Border Arrangements (DAC6). Accordingly, the following questions
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Belgium enacts windfall profits tax on electricity producers
Belgium has implemented a temporary windfall tax on the excess income of electricity producers, aligning with Regulation (EU) 2022/1854 of 6 October 2022. The windfall tax applies to income exceeding EUR 130 per MWh at the rate of 100%, and for
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