France May Ease Proposed 75% Income Tax
It was reported on 11 September 2012 that, determined to ensure that the measure does not lead to a massive exodus of top executives, the French government now plans to soften conditions for its 75% tax on top earners, although the final decisions
See MoreFrench Senators Axe Tax Break for Overtime Hours
It has been published on 30 July 2012 that, within the framework of its examination of the country’s second 2012 supplementary finance bill, the French Senate has abolished the tax exemption applicable to overtime hours in France, a measure
See MoreBelgium: Parliament has approved five DTA protocols
The Belgian parliament has approved five protocols to double taxation agreements signed between Belgium and Luxembourg, Denmark, France, the United Kingdom and France, as part of the country's ratification
See MoreFrance Publishes Revised 2012 ‘Black List’
It was reported on 26 April 2012 that the French Finance Minister and Budget Minister have recently updated the country’s ‘black list’ of countries deemed to be ‘uncooperative’ in tax matters. The revised 2012 list is confirmed in a
See MoreFrance Eyes Tougher Tax Evasion Sanctions
It was reported on 25 January 2012 that the, French finance ministry aims to toughen existing sanctions applied in the case of tax evasion to ensure that the provisions in place are sufficiently ‘dissuasive’. The ministry is said to be preparing
See MoreFrance to Hike VAT
The French President announced on January 3, 2012 that his government will hike value-added tax before the upcoming elections, to allow for a reduction in social security contributions paid by companies. The tax measures would be in place before
See More2012 Budget has been restored by the French Deputies
In order to achieve its ambitious deficit reduction targets, the French National Assembly has essentially restored the initial bill proposed by the government, which contains a raft of targeted tax rises and cuts in public spending. Certain
See MoreAutomated Transactions Tax has been approved by the French Senate
The French Senate approved plans to establish a tax on automated transactions in France, on 23 November 2011, to curb the rapid rise in high frequency trading. The new initiative proposes to impose from January 1, 2012, a tax on certain investment
See MoreFrance: Increases Targeted VAT
To reduce the country’s deficit next year and to preserve its AAA rating, the French government is considering the idea of increasing the value-added tax (VAT) in France to either 7% or 9% in certain targeted areas from prevailing 5.5% rate and at
See MoreFrance Disclosed 3% Tax on High Income Earners
Despite sluggish economic growth, as part of a package of fiscal measures to meet its ambitious deficit reduction targets, the French Prime Minister has introduced an exceptional tax of 3% imposed on the annual income of the top earners in France.
See MoreFrance: Tax measures for 2011 year-end finance bills announced
The French Prime Minister announced some budget and tax measures that aim to reduce France’s deficit, on 24 August 2011 at a press conference. The French Cabinet will examine some of these proposed measures on 31 August and include in the draft of
See MoreFrance’s Draft Finance Act with 2011 Amendments
The French government has recently published the 2011 Amended Draft Finance Act. The significant changes to the legislation that may be applicable to expatriate employees and their employers include: Increase in the wealth tax rates, A new tax
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