New Zealand ratifies pending tax treaty with Slovak Republic
New Zealand published the Double Tax Agreements (Slovak Republic) Order 2024 on 29 July, 2024. The order, which comes into force on 29 August 2024, gives effect to the agreement between New Zealand and the Slovak Republic for the elimination of
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Saudi Arabia, Slovak Republic: Tax treaty comes into effect
The Saudi Arabia - Slovak Republic Income Tax Treaty (2023) will become effective starting 1 August, 2024, with provisions generally applying from 1 January, 2025, concerning withholding and other taxes. The treaty was initially signed on 13
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Slovak Republic: Parliament dismisses fuel tax cut and depreciation options
On 18 June, 2024, the Slovak parliament rejected two proposed laws to temporarily reduce VAT and excise duty rates on gasoline and diesel from 1 July, 2024 to 31 December, 2025. Previously on 17 April, 2024, the Slovak parliament proposed a VAT
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Slovak Republic consults amending 2003 tax treaty protocol with Moldova
The Slovak Republic launched a public consultation on 30 May, 2024, regarding amending a protocol to the 2003 tax treaty with the Republic of Moldova. The protocol aims to align the treaty with BEPS and other OECD standards and prevent double
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Slovak Republic, Moldova to sign tax treaty amendment
Moldova has issued Decree No. 1457 of 23 May 2024 in the Official Gazette, authorising the signing of a protocol to amend the 2003 tax treaty with the Slovak Republic. This will be the first amendment to the treaty and must be signed and ratified
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Slovak Republic considers new depreciation option for tangible asset improvements
The Slovak Republic parliament is reviewing a draft bill to promote investment in the modernisation and eco-friendliness of tangible assets; it introduces a new depreciation option for technical improvements to tangible assets. Under existing
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Slovak Republic introduces new VAT scheme, registration thresholds for small businesses
The Slovak Republic published Law of 24 April 2024 on Amendments to the VAT Law in the Official Gazette on Friday, 17 May, 2024. The law outlines implementing a new VAT scheme for small businesses under Council Directive (EU) 2020/285 of 18
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Saudi Arabia approves tax treaty with Slovak Republic
The Saudi Cabinet gave its stamp of approval for the ratification of the income tax treaty with the Slovak Republic on 14 May, 2024. The treaty was initially signed on 13 November, 2023, marking the first of its kind between the two
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Slovak Republic consults public regarding draft bill to tax sugary beverages
The Slovak Republic’s Ministry of Finance has proposed a draft bill for public consultation on taxing sugary beverages and drinks with sweeteners. The tax on sweetened soft drinks (TSSD) is classified as an indirect tax on consumption. This
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Slovak Republic: Parliament passes new VAT plan for small businesses
The Slovak Parliament, on Wednesday, 24 April, 2024, passed amendments to the VAT Law. These changes include the implementation of Council Directive (EU) 2020/285 of 18 February 2020, which introduces a new VAT scheme for small
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Slovak Republic releases 2023 transfer pricing documentation guidelines
Slovak Republic's Ministry of Finance has issued guidelines (MF/020061/2022-724) outlining the requirements for transfer pricing documentation for 2023. These guidelines categorise transfer pricing documentation into three types: Full-scope
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Slovak Republic introduces draft law on OECD Pillar 2 global minimum tax
The Slovak Republic Ministry of Finance has initiated a public consultation process to get feedback on a draft law aimed at implementing a 15 percent global minimum corporate tax rate. The objective of this legislative proposal is to align
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Slovak Republic increases solidarity contribution rate on energy sector
On 22 March 2022, the Slovak Republic has published Law No. 124/2023, which brought about an amendment to the existing Law no. 519/2022 of 22 December 2022. This amendment pertains to the solidarity contribution imposed on oil companies and is based
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Slovak Republic amends TP documentation requirements
The Slovak Ministry of Finance (MoF) has issued new guidelines to determine the content of transfer pricing (TP) documentation, effective for the tax period starting after 31 December 2022. The guidelines reflect an amendment to the income tax
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Slovakia approves windfall tax on electricity sector
On 6 December 2022, the Slovak parliament approved a law for the introduction of a windfall tax on electricity companies. The windfall tax applies the period from 1 December 2022 to 31 December 2024 with an installed capacity exceeding 0.9
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Slovak Republic implements EU CbC reporting directive
The amendment to the Accounting Act No. 407/2022 implements EU Directive No. 2021/2201 requiring qualifying multinational enterprises (MNEs) doing business in the EU to publicly disclose certain information on a country-by-country (CbC) basis,
See MoreSlovak Republic approves draft bill to amend transfer pricing rules
The government of the Slovak Republic has approved the draft law amending the Income Tax Act and the Act on Tax Administration. The amendments include following changes: implementation of rules on restriction of interest deduction in accordance
See MoreIMF Report on Slovakia Makes Policy Recommendations
On 20 May 2022 the IMF issued a report following discussions with Slovakia under Article IV of the IMF’s articles of agreement. During 2021 the recovery of the Slovak economy was dampened by resurgence of the pandemic and supply chain
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