Sweden: Parliament accepts Bill to implement EU ATAD reverse hybrid mismatches
On 16 March 2021, the Swedish Parliament (Riksdag) has accepted Bill No. 2020/21:111 to implement EU Anti-Tax Avoidance Directive (ATAD) reverse hybrid mismatches. In this bill, it is proposed that rules be introduced regarding the tax treatment
See MoreIMF: Economic Outlook in Sweden
On 2 February 2021 the IMF issued a report following discussions with Sweden in relation to article IV of the IMF’s articles of agreement. Sweden has been hit hard by the pandemic but has introduced effective support measures for individuals
See MoreSweden applies the so-called “Sunday rule” for DAC6 reporting deadlines
Recently, the Swedish Tax Agency has updated guidance on reportable arrangements (DAC6) reporting deadlines. The Tax Agency confirms that the so-called “Sunday rule” applies for DAC6 reporting deadlines. If the reporting deadline falls on a
See MoreSweden: Parliament approved Budget for 2021
On 17 December 2020, the Swedish Parliament (Riksdag) has approved Budget for fiscal year 2021. The Budget includes the following key tax measures: Temporary tax reduction of 3.9% of the acquisition value of machinery and equipment
See MoreAustria signs MAP agreement with Sweden
On 16 October 2020, the Finance Ministry of Austria announced that Austria signed an agreement regarding the implementation of agreements concluded on the basis of Article 22 (Mutual Agreement Procedure) with Sweden. The agreement effects from 6
See MoreSweden: Countermeasures in the tax area against non-cooperating jurisdictions
On 13 October 2020, the Swedish Ministry of Finance has issued a press release, where they confirm that a draft bill was submitted to the Parliament to restrict deductions for interest expenses paid to non-cooperative jurisdictions. The
See MoreSweden: Government submits the Budget Bill for 2021 to the Riksdag
On 21 September 2020, the Government has submitted the Budget Bill for 2021 to the Riksdag (the national legislature and the supreme decision-making body of Sweden). The Budget proposes the following key tax measures: Temporary tax
See MoreSweden proposes to deny deductions for interest expenses regarding debts to EU blacklist countries
On 3 September 2020, the Swedish Government has announced to deny deductions for interest expenses regarding debts to EU blacklist countries. The EU's work against tax planning and harmful tax competition has been going on for a long
See MoreDAC6 Updates: Optional deferral of DAC6 reporting deadlines
On 24 June 2020, the European Council reached agreement on an optional 6-month postponement to the reporting deadlines for relevant taxpayers under EU Directive 2018/822 (DAC6), and a delay to the exchange of information under
See MoreSweden: Tax Agency extends deadlines for DAC6 reporting amid COVID-19
On 24 June 2020, the Swedish Ministry of Finance published a statement announcing its intension to extend the reporting deadline of EU directive on reporting requirements for certain cross-border transactions (DAC6) due to the outbreak of the
See MoreSweden: Tax Agency updates guidance on DAC6 reporting
On 18 June 2020, the Swedish Tax Agency issued updated guidance on the implementation of an EU Council Directive (EU) 2018/822, on the mandatory automatic exchange of information in relation to reportable cross-border arrangements (DAC6). The
See MoreSweden: Parliament approved Law implementing DAC6
On 4 June 2020, the Swedish parliament has approved Law implementing the Council Directive (EU) 2018/822 (commonly known as DAC6) which introduces disclosure obligations for intermediaries and taxpayers of certain reportable cross-border
See MoreSweden: Tax agency implements the OECD principles on financial transactions
On 24 April 2020, the Swedish tax agency has updated the financial transaction page. In February 2020, the OECD published a new Chapter X of the guidelines on financial transactions. Financial transactions between companies within a group are
See MoreSweden: Tax measures to mitigate the financial impact on COVID-19 outbreak
On 16 March 2020, the Swedish Government presented additional measures to mitigate the financial impact of the COVID-19 outbreak. The crisis package presented, can depending on how the situation develops, encompass more than SEK 300 billion if
See MoreSweden: Government submits final draft law to implement DAC6 to Parliament
On 4 February 2020, the Swedish Government has submitted final draft law on implementation of Council Directive (EU) 2018/822 of 25 May 2018 (DAC6) on reportable cross-border tax planning arrangements (DAC6) to Parliament. The Ministry of Finance
See MoreSweden publishes draft law to implement DAC6 reporting requirement
On 6 December 2019, the Swedish Ministry of Finance has published draft law on implementation of Council Directive (EU) 2018/822 of 25 May 2018 (DAC6) on reportable cross-border tax planning arrangements (DAC6). This includes measures to require
See MoreAmending protocol to the Nordic tax treaty enters into force
On 28 November 2019, the amending protocol to the Nordic tax treaty (Denmark, the Faroe Islands, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden) was entered into force in respect of Norway and applies from 1 January
See MoreSweden: Tax Agency issues guidance on DAC6 reporting
On 25 October 2019, the Swedish Tax Agency issued a guidance on the implementation of an EU Council Directive on the mandatory automatic exchange of information in relation to reportable cross-border arrangements (DAC6). The guidance includes the
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