Finland: Government’s 3-Year Tax Plan
The Finnish government has formed a new 3-year spending plan to respond to the current decline in the Finnish economy. The plan covers the years from 2014-2017. The main key points of the plan are as follows: • Corporate income tax will be
See MoreFinland Plans to Cut Corporate Tax Rate in 2014
On 21 March 2013, the government of Finland announced that it had reached an agreement on its tax plans for the tax years from 2014 to 2017. Finland plans to further cut its corporate tax rate to 20% from the current 24.5% rate, as of the beginning
See MoreTreaty between Finland and Uruguay enters into force
The Income and Capital Tax Treaty between Finland and Uruguay entered into force on 6 February 2013. The treaty generally applies from 1 January 2014. The treaty is based generally on the model tax conventions of the OECD and UN. The definition of a
See MoreTreaty between Finland and Cyprus signed
Finland and Cyprus signed an agreement on 15 November 2012 in Nicosia for the avoidance of double taxation, with both sides pointing out its significance for facilitating investments and strengthening bilateral ties. The agreement generally follows
See MoreTax on non-resident pension funds in Finland held to be discriminatory
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled that a tax on dividends received by non-Finnish pension funds in Finland is discriminatory. Currently, resident pension funds can avoid paying tax on dividends from investments by transferring such
See MoreDTA between Cyprus and Finland
The Cypriot Embassy in Copenhagen announced on November 16 that Cyprus and Finland signed a double taxation agreement (DTA) on November 15,
See MoreFinland: Outlines Tax Changes
On 20 September 2012 it was reported that the Finnish finance ministry has recently published the country’s 2013 budget review, detailing the government’s tax plans for next year. The government plans to implement tough tax measures to
See MoreFinland: Deductibility of interest limitations
On 13 June 2012 it was published that the Finnish Government has released a draft regarding a bill to limit the deductibility of interest expenses in business taxation. The goal of this proposed regulation is to secure Finland’s tax base and to
See MoreFinland Unveils 2012 Supplementary Budget
On 28 March 2012, it was reported that the Finish government has recently unveiled details of its 2012 supplementary budget proposal, revising the tax revenue estimate upwards and providing for an increase in expenditure. It has also published
See MoreFinland: Budget for 2012
Finland’s government unveiled details of its 2012 budget proposal on the 19 September 2011. The budget incorporated fiscal measures aimed at shifting the focus of taxation away from labour and entrepreneurship, towards environmental and
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