EFTA-Moldova free trade agreement enters into force in relations between Moldova and Switzerland

25 March, 2025

The free trade agreement (FTA) between Moldova and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) states will take effect in relations between Moldova and Switzerland on 1 April 2025. The European Free Trade Association (EFTA), established in 1960,

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Iceland joins CRS MCAA amendment

18 March, 2025

Iceland has signed the Addendum to the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on Automatic Exchange of Financial Account Information (Addendum to the CRS MCAA). The Addendum to the CRS MCAA introduces new data points for exchange under the

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Iceland joins crypto-asset reporting agreement (CARF-MCAA)

17 March, 2025

According to an OECD update, Iceland signed the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on Automatic Exchange of Information under the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF MCAA) on 11 March 2025. The CARF standardises the reporting of tax

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OECD: Report on Simplified Peer Review of Iceland under BEPS Action 14

11 March, 2025

On 4 March 2025 the OECD issued a stage one simplified peer review report on Iceland under BEPS action 14. The report sets out the results of Stage 1 of the simplified peer review of the implementation of the minimum standard on making dispute

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Iceland issues guidance digital platform reporting rules

27 February, 2025

Iceland’s Revenue and Customs has released guidance on the country’s new reporting requirements for digital platforms. Effective 1 January 2025, these regulations mandate platforms to report income distributed to sellers. The first

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Iceland includes Pillar Two global minimum tax bill in 2025 parliamentary agenda

05 February, 2025

Iceland’s government has published the 2025 parliamentary agenda which includes a bill to introduce a 15% minimum tax on multinational corporations with annual revenues over EUR 750 million aligning with the OECD Inclusive Framework and the EU

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Iceland launches business tax return filing website for 2024

05 February, 2025

Iceland’s Revenue and Customs (RSK) has launched its website for business tax return filings for 2024. The tax filings must be completed only in Icelandic. The Instructions for completing the returns are: RSK 8.05 (Tax return for businesses -

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European Free Trade Association signs FTA with Kosovo

29 January, 2025

The European Free Trade Association (EFTA) states (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland) and Kosovo has signed a free trade agreement (FTA) on 22 January 2025 in Davos, Switzerland. The EFTA-Kosovo Agreement covers trade in goods,

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Saudi Arabia: Shura Council approves tax treaty with Iceland

17 January, 2025

Saudi Arabia's Shura Council has approved the income tax treaty with Iceland on 13 January 2025. This follows after officials from Saudi Arabia and Iceland convened in Riyadh to sign an income tax treaty on 4 December 2024. The agreement aims to

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Iceland publishes CIT, VAT and PIT brackets for 2025

14 January, 2025

Iceland Revenue and Customs has published the key tax figures and percentages for 2025, including updates on Corporate Income Tax, Value Added Tax and Personal Income Tax. The updated rates are applicable starting 1 January 2025. Corporate

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Iceland announces CbC reporting requirements, deadline for FY 2024

10 January, 2025

The Icelandic Directorate of Internal Revenue has issued Notice No. 1676/2024, outlining the for country-by-country (CbC) reporting requirements for multinational enterprises for the 2024 fiscal year. As per the notice, entities subject to CbC

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Iceland, Saudi Arabia sign tax treaty

08 December, 2024

In an announcement by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), officials from Saudi Arabia and Iceland convened in Riyadh to sign an income tax treaty on 4 December 2024. The signing took place during the first day of the Zakat Tax and Customs Conference in

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Iceland approves budget bill for 2025

21 November, 2024

Iceland’s Budget Committee submitted the proposed amendments to the 2025 Budget on 15 November 2024 following its second parliamentary debate. The parliament approved the proposed amendments, incorporating them into the bill for the final round

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Iceland proposes mileage tax on fossil fuel cars, doubles carbon tax

28 October, 2024

Iceland’s Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs submitted a bill to parliament on 22 October 2024 proposing introducing a mileage tax on fossil fuel-powered vehicles. The bill aims to eliminate excise duties on fuels and vehicles while

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Iceland consults tax law and excise duty changes

23 October, 2024

Iceland’s Finance and Economic Affairs Minister has proposed a draft bill for public consultation on 15 October 2024, putting forward various taxes and duties on lodging, VAT, income, state treasury income, public tax collection, alcohol, tobacco,

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Brazil, Iceland sign tax treaty

21 October, 2024

Brazil and Iceland have signed a new tax treaty on 14 October 2024. The agreement will introduce several key provisions, including a principal purpose test and a limitation on benefits clause. It also addresses fiscally transparent entities,

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Iceland consults for 2025 budget bill 

20 September, 2024

Iceland’s Budget Committee convened on 16 September 2024 to discuss the 2025 Budget Bill, which is now open for public consultation for comments until 3 October 2024. On 13 September 2024, the 2025 Budget Bill was approved in the parliament

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FTA between Iceland, Norway, Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Moldova enters into force

14 August, 2024

The free trade agreement (FTA) between Moldova and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), which includes Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland, will take effect on 1 September, 2024. The agreement between the EFTA member states

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