France-China Income Tax Treaty Enters Into Force
The income tax treaty between France and China became effective from January 1, 2015. The treaty was signed on November 26, 2013 and the necessary ratification procedures have now been completed. Under the treaty, the following withholding taxes
See MoreFrance: New Tax Laws Permit Sister Companies To Consolidate
France’s 2015 Finance Act and the Rectificative Finance Act for 2014 have entered into force. According to new law, the changes are below; New rules permitting sister companies to f for tax purposes. A reduction in the real estate
See MoreFrance: Parliament approves the Finance Bill for 2015
The French Parliament approved the Finance Bill for 2015 and the Second Amended Finance Bill for 2014 On 18 December 2014. The Finance Bill for 2015 provides that for tax audits initiated from 1 January 2015 penalties for inadequate documentation
See MoreFrance: Assembly Passes Second Draft Finance Bill For 2014
The draft amending budget for 2014 was passed at first reading by the French assembly on 9 December 2014. The legislation also has been passed by the Senate, and enactment is now expected before the end of 2014. This second draft Finance Amendment
See MoreDTA between China and France completed ratification stages
On November 26, 2014, the final stages of the ratification of the new double tax treaty between France China were completed. The treaty will become effective on January 1, 2015. This agreement replaces the income tax treaty signed in 1984 and
See MoreFrance: Extension Of Electronics Audit File To Non-resident VAT Companies
All non-resident or foreign French VAT registered companies are required to prepare and submit their accounting statement in a prescribed electronic format for audits starting after 1 January 2015. This is an extension period, where the same
See MoreFrance: Tax Administration Publishes Guidelines On The Abridged Transfer Pricing Documentation
French tax administration published guidelines on the abridged transfer pricing documentation in the Official Bulletin for Public Finances Taxes on 6 November 2014. Legal persons established in France must be submitted in the French language to the
See MoreFrance and Serbia Sign Social Security Agreement
France and Serbia signed a social security agreement on 6 November 2014. After in force and effective the agreement will be replaced by the France and former Serbia-Montenegro Social Security Agreement (1950) which was amended in 1967, 1974 and
See MoreAgreement between France and China approved by French Council of Ministers
The French Council of Minister approved the Agreement between the Government of the French Republic and the Government of the People's Republic of China for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and prevention of avoidance and evasion with respect to
See MoreFrance: Tax Authority Released The Final Version Of Abridged Documentation Report
The tax authorities of France released the final version of the tax form No 2257-SD on 16 September 2014 which is also known as the abridged documentation report, requiring some information; Information for MNE: Multinational Entity’s
See MoreCGT Provisions in DTA has been amended by Luxembourg & France
Capital gains tax provisions on real estate have been amended by Luxembourg & France and this is for a fourth time has revised their double tax agreement. The Protocol was signed on September 5, 2014, by Michel Sapin, France's Minister of
See MoreFrance – Issued guidelines on limiting the interest deduction on related –party loans
The French tax authorities issued final guidelines on 5 August 2014 regarding the newly enacted rules on limiting the interest deduction on related -party loans. According to the final guidelines disallowed interest will not be regarded as a deemed
See MoreFrance-Amended Finance Bill for 2014
The national assembly of France adopted the Amended Finance Law and the Amended Finance Law on Social Security for 2014 on 23 July 2014.The Constitutional Court will now review the law and after signing by the president the law will enter into
See MoreFrance- Investment Protection Agreement with Colombia
The French-Colombian investment protection agreement was signed on 10 July 2014. The agreement will improve bilateral exchange. The agreement is expecting to give protection, clarity and a transparent legal framework for managing any capital
See MoreFrance-Ratification of FATCA pact with the United States
The French Minister of Foreign Affairs has presented a draft bill to ratify the intergovernmental agreement (IGA) between France and the United Sates to apply the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA). The agreement provides a framework
See MoreFrance- Deadline for filing additional Transfer Pricing Statement
The French Government adopted a new additional transfer pricing documentation requirement codified under Article 223 quinquies B of the French General Tax Code. According to the new rule certain taxpayers will be able to file a “reduced”
See MoreGuidelines on the France-Portugal Income Tax Treaty
The Tax Administration of France issued on 25 June 2014 guidelines for those workers who work on ships and aircraft in international traffic under the France-Portugal Income Tax Treaty of 1971. Under provision of paragraph 3 of Article 16 of the
See MoreFrance-Signed Protocol to DTA with Switzerland
France and Switzerland has signed a protocol on 25 June 2014 to the agreement of 1966 for the avoidance of double taxation. The protocol would amend the existing agreement by updated provisions on the administrative assistance in tax matters and
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