France is looking to review transfer pricing provisions
A report published by the Inspectorate General for Finance (IGF) on 6 June indicates that France is looking to review transfer pricing aspects of its tax code in order to better impose the arm’s-length principle. The French sanctions and
See MoreFrance Begins Tax Break Simplification
The French Government has announced a number of tax simplification measures. The aim is to simplify administrative procedures in respect of taxation for both companies and individuals in France, and to reduce state spending on tax breaks. The
See MoreFrance Considers Imposing a Surtax On Luxury Hotels
France is currently considering the idea of introducing a tax on luxury hotels. A committee considering the issue has suggested that a tax of between 2% and 6% could be imposed on hotel rooms to fund activities for young people. The proposals are
See MoreFrance: National Tax Evasion Action Plan of Government
The government of France published national action plan for improving country’s tax transparency. The Action Plan states that France is committed to ensure transparency of the beneficial ownership of companies, other vehicles and trusts, which
See MoreFrance: report on tax evasion, transfer pricing
The French Minister of Economy and Finance published an official report on transfer pricing legislation on 5 June 2013. The report concludes that France’s transfer pricing rules are out of step with international counterparts. The French General
See MoreFrance: IGF recommends strengthening control of transfer pricing
The French tax authorities released a report on 11 June 2013 regarding recommendations aimed at strengthening existing transfer pricing rules applicable to international groups in France, to better combat tax optimization and avoidance by
See MoreFrance-Modification to capital gains tax regime
The President of France announced on 29 April 2013 that the tax regime on capital gains is to be modified. To encourage entrepreneurship the government will simplify the different existing regimes. Since 1 January 2013, occasional capital gains on
See MoreAndorra signs a double tax treaty with France
A double tax treaty between France and Andorra was signed on 2 April 2013. No further details of the agreement are currently available. Andorra was removed from the OECD list of uncooperative list of tax havens in 2009, and in that year signed
See MoreFrench Committee Adopts Supplementary Finance Bill
On 4 December 2012 it has been published that the French National Assembly Finance Committee has recently adopted the country’s 2012 supplementary finance bill, which constitutes a key stage in the government’s overall plan to strengthen the
See MoreFrance Clarifies New Corporate E Filing Rules
On 21 September 2012, the French finance ministry has published details of the new Internet reporting procedures and obligations for all companies in France subject to corporation tax. Irrespective of the amount of turnover, all companies in France
See MoreFrance 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
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