Sweden consults crypto reporting rules under DAC8 Directive
Sweden’s Ministry of Finance has introduced a proposal to implement Council Directive (EU) 2023/2226 (DAC8), which outlines new reporting and due diligence requirements for crypto-asset service providers. The Ministry is inviting public feedback
See MoreNetherlands updates low-tax and non-cooperative jurisdictions list for 2025
The Netherlands has revised its lists of low-tax and non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes, announcing the removal of Antigua and Barbuda, Belize, and the Seychelles. The lists are used for Dutch tax rules, targeting jurisdictions with
See MoreGermany details incentives for energy-efficient building renovations
Germany’s Federal Ministry of Finance (BMF) has updated its letter on 23 December 2024 regarding tax relief for energy-related measures in residential buildings to include a uniform certificate for all eligible measures. The German Income Tax
See MoreLuxembourg gazettes bill amending global minimum taxation law
Luxembourg has published a Grand-Ducal Regulation in the Official Gazette on 23 December 2024, outlining the application of tax credits under the Law of 22 December 2023. This law ensures minimum effective taxation for multinational and large
See MoreLithuania: Government proposes tax incentives to boost economic growth, reduce income inequality
The Lithuanian government has introduced new tax proposals focused on economic growth and equality in the tax system on 12 December 2024. The proposals include tax incentives for investment in advanced production technologies and green energy.
See MoreSpain implements temporary energy tax for 2025, targets major energy companies
Spain has published the Royal Decree-Law 10/2024 of December 23, 2024 in the Official Gazette on 24 December 2024, establishing a temporary energy levy which targets major energy companies in 2025. The levy is set at 1.2% on the net turnover from
See MoreDenmark outlines tax measures for 2025
The Danish Official Gazette published Law No. 1691 on 30 December 2024, introducing several amendments to tax laws, including changes to the Corporation Tax Act, the Share Savings Account Act, the Share Profits Taxation Act, and the Personal Income
See MoreGermany: Federal Council approves Non-Cooperative Tax Jurisdictions List
The German Federal Council (Bundesrat) approved an updated decree listing states and territories considered non-cooperative in addressing tax avoidance and unfair tax competition on 20 December 2024. The list aligns with the one published in the
See MoreLuxembourg announces 2025 property, business tax multipliers
Luxembourg's Tax Administration announced the rate multipliers for property tax and municipal business tax for the 2025 financial year. The Grand Ducal Decree confirms that Luxembourg City remains one of the most competitive municipalities,
See MoreLithuania updates CbC reporting rules for MNEs
Lithuania’s tax authority has revised its Country-by-Country (CbC) reporting requirements for multinational enterprises (MNEs), effective from 21 November 2024. All notifications must now be submitted electronically via the "Mano VMI"
See MoreGreece updates 2023 non-cooperative jurisdictions list
The Greek Public Revenue Authority has updated the list of non-cooperative states and jurisdictions for 2023 which includes 41 countries and territories. This decision was finalised on 31 December 2024. Key changes from the 2022 list include the
See MoreFrance announces 2025 companies affected by financial transactions tax on securities
France has released a list of French companies on 23 December 2024 with a market capitalisation exceeding EUR 1 billion as of 1 December 2024 for the purpose of the French financial transactions tax, imposed at a rate of 0.3% on the purchase of
See MoreFrance updates guidelines on royalties declaration under DAC7
French tax authorities clarified that companies managing copyright royalties and inventor rights require companies to include the beneficiary's date of birth in declarations when the recipient is an individual residing in another EU Member State.
See MoreThailand approves tax treaties with Netherlands, Norway
The Thai Cabinet approved the signing of tax treaties between the Netherlands and Norway on 24 December 2024. The new treaties will supersede the 1975 tax treaty with the Netherlands and the 2003 tax treaty with Norway. The purpose behind the new
See MorePortugal gazettes Budget Law for 2025, reduces corporate tax rate
Portugal’s Official Gazette published Law No. 45-A/2023 on 31 December 2024, which approves the Budget for 2025. Effective from 1 January 2025, the standard corporate tax rate decreased from 21% to 20%, and reduced the rate for SMEs on the first
See MoreIrish Revenue updated guidance on Finance Act 2024
Irish Revenue updated eBriefs in accordance with amendments introduced by the Finance Act 2024 (Act No. 43 of 2024) which entered into force on 1 January 2025. Tax and Duty Manual Part 15-01-48 - Sea-Going Naval Personnel Tax Credit - has been
See MoreGermany suspends DTA with Belarus
The German Federal Government notified the Republic of Belarus on 30 December 2024, that the agreement between the Federal Republic of Germany and the Republic of Belarus on the avoidance of double taxation concerning income and wealth taxes, dated
See MoreLatvia gazettes VAT law amendments to support small businesses
Latvia has gazetted amendments to the Value Added Tax (VAT) Law implementing EU directives to support small businesses on 28 December 2024. The Law was passed by the parliament on 12 December 2024. These changes went into effect on 1 January
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