Slovak Republic: Parliament approves draft to amend financial transaction tax

21 April, 2025

The Slovak Republic Parliament has accepted a draft bill to amend the Financial Transaction Tax (FTT) Act on 15 April 2025. The latest amendment focuses on expanding exemptions for individuals and entities. The proposed amendments seek to exempt

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Iran, Slovak Republic sign protocol amending income tax treaty

18 April, 2025

Iran and the Slovak Republic have signed a protocol amending the 2016 Iran-Slovak Republic income tax treaty on 9 April 2025. The income tax treaty between Iran and the Slovak Republic was signed on 19 January 2016, in Tehran. This treaty aims to

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Slovak Republic: Parliament rejects reopening financial transaction tax debate

08 April, 2025

The Slovak Republic’s parliamentary speaker has rejected discussion of the draft bill proposing to abolish the financial transaction tax, citing its violation of the Procedure Act rules. Earlier, the parliament passed a second amendment to the

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Slovak Republic updates VAT return form template

08 April, 2025

The Slovak Republic’s Ministry of Finance presented an updated VAT return form and template on 21 March 2025. The updates align with the legislative changes to VAT law, which go into effect on 1 July 2025. Changes to VAT law will activate the

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Slovak Republic limits input VAT deduction to 50% on motor vehicles and motorcycles

07 April, 2025

The Slovak Republic Ministry of Finance has announced that businesses can only claim a 50% VAT deduction on passenger vehicles, fuel, repairs, and maintenance, effective 1 July 2025. This will raise acquisition and operating costs by over

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Moldova, Slovak Republic tax treaty protocol goes into effect

10 March, 2025

The protocol to amend the 2023 Moldova—Slovak Republic Income and Capital Tax Treaty will take effect on 1 May 2025. The protocol, signed on 10 September 2024, aligns the treaty with the latest international standards based on OECD/G20 BEPS

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Slovak Republic considers reinstating tax exemption on capital gains on private shares 

10 February, 2025

The Slovak Republic government has approved Update No. 3 of the Action Plan for the National Strategy on Research, Development, and Innovation on 3 February 2025.  This update also includes tax measures and is a part of the government Resolution

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Slovak Republic passes second amendment to financial transaction tax act

10 February, 2025

The Slovak Republic’s parliament has passed a second amendment to the Financial Transaction Tax Act, set to take effect on 1 April 2025. The amendment expands taxpayer exemptions to include schools, extends exemptions for attorneys and public

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Slovak Republic passes draft bill for DAC8 implementation

07 February, 2025

The Slovak Government has approved a draft bill to implement Council Directive (EU) 2023/2226 (DAC8), which introduces new reporting and due diligence rules for crypto-asset service providers. This follows after the Slovak Republic’s Ministry

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Slovak Republic: Parliament weighs cutting fuel and gas oil excise tax

06 February, 2025

The Slovak Republic’s Parliament has accepted a proposal to consider the draft bill amending the Excise Duty Law on Mineral Oil on 17 January 2025. The bill proposed lowering the excise duty on unleaded motor fuels (CN codes 2710 12 41, 2710 12

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Slovak Republic: Parliament considers corporate tax rate cuts, extension of loss carryforward period

31 January, 2025

The Slovak Parliament is reviewing proposed bills to lower corporate tax rates and extension of the loss carryforward limit in the country. One of the draft bills advocate reducing the corporate tax rate to 16% from the standard rate of 21% and

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Slovak Republic: Parliament considers restoring 20% VAT rate

29 January, 2025

The Slovak Parliament is reviewing four proposed amendments to the VAT Act. The first bill expands the 5% reduced VAT rate to include certain mixes and doughs for baked goods. The second bill extends the 5% rate to menstrual hygiene products like

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Slovak Republic: Parliament approves bill revising motor vehicle taxes

29 January, 2025

The Slovak Republic’s Parliament has passed a legislation amending the motor vehicle tax law on 27 November 2024. The changes include reduced annual tax rates for vehicles exceeding 3.5 tons and a unified approach to adjusting tax rates based

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Slovak Republic drafts bill for DAC9, Pillar Two global minimum amendments implementation

28 January, 2025

The Slovak Republic’s Ministry of Finance has announced plans to draft an amendment to Law No. 507/2023, enacted on 8 December 2023. This law partially implemented the Pillar Two global minimum tax in alignment with Council Directive (EU)

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Slovak Republic, Kyrgyzstan income tax treaty enters into force

28 January, 2025

The income tax treaty between Kyrgyzstan and the Slovak Republic is set to take effect on 1 March 2025. This agreement seeks to prevent double taxation and tax evasion. Withholding taxes are applied at rates of 5% on dividends, 10% on interest,

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Slovakia Republic announces new VAT rates for energy supplies

28 January, 2025

The Slovak Republic’s tax authority has released guidance on new VAT rates for energy supplies, effective from 1 January 2025. Under the guidance, the standard VAT rate will rise from 20% to 23%, and the reduced rate (including electricity)

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Slovak Republic issues guidance on financial transaction tax

22 January, 2025

The Slovak Republic’s tax authority has released a guide on the new Financial Transaction Tax (FTT) on 27 December 2024. It provides clarification concerning the "taxpayer" definition, exempt transactions, tax calculation, and reporting

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Slovak Republic tax authority introduces prefilled 2024 vehicle tax returns for certain taxpayers

17 January, 2025

The Slovak Republic’s tax authority has released a detailed document announcing the launch of a new service to prefill motor vehicle tax returns for 2024. The service is for taxpayers who use the tax authority's electronic mailbox and have

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