European Union Tax News

CJEU rules that Spain’s penalty regime for failure to report overseas assets and rights to tax authorities is contrary to EU law

1 February 2022

Code of Conduct Group (Business Taxation) Work Programme Under the French Presidency

28 January 2022

Withholding Tax Resolution Adopted by European Parliament Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee

27 January 2022

EU Removes Ghana from List of High-Risk Third Countries

25 January 2022

Council Implementing Decision Published Authorizing Belgium to Extend VAT Exemption Threshold

25 January 2022

Update - European Commission Extends Waiver of Customs Duties and VAT on the Import of Medical Equipment until June 2022 for 23 Member States

24 January 2022

AG Opinions Issued Finding that German Capital Income Tax Refund Conditions Violate EU Law

24 January 2022

European Commission Consulting on Initiative for VAT in the Digital Age

24 January 2022

EU Economic and Financial Affairs Council Discusses Implementation of Global Minimum Tax

20 January 2022

European Commission Extends Waiver of Customs Duties and VAT on the Import of Medical Equipment until June 2022

19 January 2022

Tuesday, 25 January 2022 | Tax policy matters: Prepare for potential impact of reform on your business (2:30 PM CET)

19 January 2022

EU Removing Mauritius from List of High-Risk Third Countries

18 January 2022

European Commission proposes new set of measures to address deforestation, waste management and soil health

14 January 2022

European Commission builds on “Fit for 55” energy and climate package with new measures

14 January 2022

Costa Rica’s Congress will discuss a bill that would modify PE definition

10 January 2022

Spanish Tax Authorities deny withholding tax exemption on interest payments to EU residents based on GAAR

6 January 2022

Cyprus amends definition of corporate tax residency and introduces withholding tax on payments of dividends, interest and royalties to companies in non-cooperative jurisdictions

23 December 2021

European Commission Targeting Shell Companies with Minimal Economic Activity

23 December 2021

European Commission Proposes the Next Generation of Own Resources for the EU Budget

23 December 2021

European Commission Proposes Directive for Implementation of Global Minimum Tax

23 December 2021

European Commission publishes draft Directive for preventing the misuse of shell entities (UNSHELL)

22 December 2021

European Commission proposes tax Directive for implementing BEPS 2.0 Pillar Two Model Rules in the EU

22 December 2021

AG Opinion Recommends Allowing Irish Appeal in Fiat State Aid Decision

17 December 2021

European Commission Approves Extension and Modification of German Support Scheme for Maritime Transport

15 December 2021

European Commission Approves Italian Scheme to Reduce Labor Costs for Private Employers Affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic

14 December 2021

EY Global Tax Controversy Flash Newsletter (Issue 41) | How businesses can navigate transfer pricing risks

14 December 2021

Poland publishes statistics on MDR information submitted between January 2019 and September 2021

10 December 2021

ECOFIN Reaches Agreement on Updated Rules for VAT Rates

8 December 2021

European Commission Closes Infringement Proceedings Regarding Denmark Taxation of Dividend Paid to Charities

8 December 2021

European Commission Infringement Package for December 2021 Includes Issues for Belgium Cyprus, Germany, Luxembourg, Spain, and Sweden

6 December 2021