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EU Refers Netherlands To ECJ Over Beneficial Ownership Registry
by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels
Friday, July 10, 2020
The European Commission is taking action against the Netherlands for failing to fully implement the Fourth Anti-Money Laundering Directive in respect of the availability of information on entities' beneficial owners. Read Full Story
Switzerland To Introduce VAT Domestic Reverse Charge On Emissions Trading
by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels
Friday, July 3, 2020
Switzerland has proposed introducing the value-added tax reverse charge mechanism for domestic transactions in emission allowances. Read Full Story
German Parliament Approves COVID-19 Tax Package
by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels
Friday, July 3, 2020
Both houses of the German parliament have now approved the EUR130bn (USD146bn) COVID-19 economic stimulus plan, which includes numerous tax relief measures. Read Full Story
Ireland Releases Stamp Duty Guidance On Related-Party Transactions
by Jason Gorringe, Tax-News.com, London
Thursday, June 25, 2020
The Irish Revenue has updated its guidance on stamp duty to clarify a number of issues related to the conditions for companies to avail themselves of associated companies relief. Read Full Story
Switzerland Planning New VAT Rules For Mail Order Companies
by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels
Thursday, June 25, 2020
The Swiss Federal Council has launched a consultation on the amendments to the VAT law, with a focus on the tax treatment of mail order businesses and the administrative burden on SMEs. Read Full Story
Switzerland Rules Out Tax Changes For Blockchain Technology
by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels
Thursday, June 25, 2020
The Swiss Finance Department has said that changes to tax law are not currently needed in response to developments in distributed ledger technology and blockchain. Read Full Story
German Cabinet Approves COVID-19 Stimulus Package
by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels
Thursday, June 25, 2020
A EUR130bn (USD148bn) fiscal stimulus package with numerous tax measures, intended to help revive the German economy following the COVID-19 pandemic, was approved by the Federal Cabinet on June 12, 2020. Read Full Story
Australia Flags Contrived Tax Avoidance Arrangement
by Mary Swire, Tax-News.com, Hong Kong
Thursday, May 28, 2020
The Australian Taxation Office has issued a Taxpayer Alert on mischaracterized arrangements and schemes connected with direct foreign investment into Australian businesses. Read Full Story
Indonesia To Begin Requiring VAT On Streaming Services
by Mary Swire, Tax-News.com, Hong Kong
Thursday, May 28, 2020
According to local media reports, Indonesia is to introduce a tax on video and game streaming services and on certain digital services starting July 1, 2020. Read Full Story
ECJ Rules Against UK's VAT Rules For Commodities Trading
by Jason Gorringe, Tax-News.com, London
Thursday, May 28, 2020
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) on May 14, 2020, ruled against UK value-added tax rule changes for commodities trading. Read Full Story
Czech Republic May Delay Digital Tax And Lower Rate
by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels
Thursday, May 28, 2020
The Czech Government is considering whether to delay the introduction of a proposed tax on the provision of digital services and alter its design. Read Full Story
Luxembourg Issues Guidance On DAC6 Tax Scheme Reporting
by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels
Thursday, May 28, 2020
Luxembourg's Direct Tax Administration has issued guidance covering various aspects of the European Union sixth Directive on Administrative Cooperation, under which intermediaries are required to report cross-border tax planning arrangements. Read Full Story
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