Finland establishes permanent tax residency framework for foreign investment funds
The President of Finland ratified a law that brings amendments to the Income Tax Act concerning the tax residency rules for certain foreign investment funds on 16 June 2026. Under Finland’s general rules, a foreign entity can be treated as a
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CJEU Advocate General supports Luxembourg’s ATAD transposition on securitisation entities from interest limitation rules
The Advocate General (AG) Juliane Kokott of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has issued her opinion in Case C-138/24, involving an infringement claim by the European Commission against the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg on 18 June
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Turkey: Revenue Administration updates guidance on accommodation tax rules
Turkey's Revenue Administration, on 19 June 2026, published an updated Accommodation Tax Guide, providing revised explanations and examples on the application of the Accommodation Tax (Konaklama Vergisi) following a temporary reduction in the tax
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Sweden expands tonnage tax regime, eases rules for shipping companies
Sweden's Parliament has approved a package of reforms to the country's tonnage taxation system, broadening access to the regime and introducing more flexible rules for shipping companies. The legislation was adopted on 11 June 2026 and is
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Poland gazettes notice identifying 44 jurisdictions with QIIR, 49 with QDMTT under GloBE rules
Poland has issued a notice identifying jurisdictions, other than Poland, that have introduced a qualified income inclusion rule (QIIR) or a qualified domestic minimum top-up tax (QDMTT), or that satisfy the QDMTT safe harbour conditions. The notice,
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Germany updates guidance on permanent establishments under domestic, international tax law
Germany’s Ministry of Finance has published updated administrative principles on the concept and establishment of permanent establishments (PEs) under domestic and international tax law, providing detailed guidance for both resident and
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US announces initiation of Section 301 investigation of Germany’s underpayment for pharmaceuticals
The US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer initiated an investigation under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 against Germany on 18 June 2026. This investigation will seek to determine whether persistent underpayment for innovative
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Belarus-Jordan income tax treaty enters into force
The Belarus–Jordan income tax treaty entered into force on 8 June 2026 and will apply from 1 January 2027 for withholding and other taxes. Signed on 16 December 2025, the treaty seeks to prevent double taxation and promote economic cooperation
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Italy: Supreme Court rules treaty rights override domestic filing requirements in double taxation cases
Italy’s Supreme Court, in Ordinance No. 16134 of 25 May 2026, held that relief from double taxation under the Italy–Germany income and capital tax treaty cannot be refused solely because the taxpayer failed to file an Italian tax return or
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Sweden approves expansion of tonnage tax regime for specialised shipping activities
Sweden’s parliament (Riksdag) has approved legislation on 11 June 2026, introducing a series of changes to the country’s tonnage tax regime, expanding its scope and providing greater operational flexibility for shipping companies. The
See MoreGermany clarifies permanent establishment rules in updated tax guidance
Germany's Federal Ministry of Finance has issued updated guidance on the determination of a Permanent Establishment (PE), setting out the administrative principles for assessing when a business presence constitutes a PE under domestic tax law and
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Ukraine: Parliament approves law on automatic exchange of information on digital platform income
Ukraine’s Parliament has approved a law to introduce the international automatic exchange of information on income earned through digital platforms and to establish rules for the taxation of such income, bringing the country closer to OECD
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Cyprus extends 2025 personal income tax filing deadline
Cyprus has pushed back the filing deadline for 2025 individual income tax returns to 31 October 2026, giving taxpayers extended time to prepare and submit their annual declarations without triggering penalties. The Council of Ministers issued the
See MoreFinland formally ends tax treaty with Russia from July 26
Finland will formally suspend its income tax treaty with Russia effective 1 July 2026, aligning with Russia's August 2023 decision to suspend reciprocal application. Up until now, Finland maintained the treaty unilaterally despite the lack of mutual
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Belgium consults draft undertaxed payments rule (UTPR) top-up tax return for 2025
Belgium has launched a public consultation on a draft undertaxed payments rule (UTPR) top-up tax form and related explanatory guidance for the 2025 tax year. UTPR explanatory guidance Issued by the Federal Public Service Finance, the official
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Netherlands: Exit payments from departing cooperative members are taxable profit
The Netherlands Tax Administration’s Knowledge Group, responsible for specific corporate tax profit determination, has issued a position outlining the corporate income tax treatment of exit payments received by a cooperative from members who
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Belgium gazettes decree on QDMTT, IIR return forms for 2025 assessment year
Belgium’s Ministry of Finance has gazetted Royal Decrees establishing the return forms for both the Qualified Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax (QDMTT) and the Income Inclusion Rule (IIR) for the 2025 assessment year. Both Royal Decrees of 5 June 2026
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Austria: Draft Budget Accompanying Act 2027–2028 sets out progressive CIT rate
Austria’s government has submitted the Draft Budget Accompanying Act 2027–2028 to Parliament, introducing a range of tax measures under the dual budget framework for 2027 and 2028. The proposals aim to strengthen fiscal consolidation efforts,
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