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Greece Introduces Cruise Passenger Tax To Address Overtourism

As of July 2025, Greece has introduced a new cruise passenger tax aimed at easing the pressure on its most visited islands. The measure targets overtourism and seeks to support...

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Eurofast

Demolition And Reconstruction At 6% VAT: The New Rules

On 18 July 2025, the Belgian Parliament adopted new rules relating to the permanent 6% reduced VAT rate for the demolition and reconstruction of private residential buildings.

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Loyens & Loeff

Italy Introduces 5% VAT Rate On Art Sales And Imports: A Strategic Boost For The Art Market

As of July 1, 2025, Italy has implemented a reduced 5% VAT rate on the sale and importation of artworks, antiques, and collectors' items.

WL

Withers LLP

Why Malta Is Taking Off As Europe's New Aviation Powerhouse

Malta has reshaped its aviation identity over the past 15 years. From solid legal reforms to tax optimisation and strategic clustering, it's now seen as one of Europe's most attractive jurisdictions for aircraft registration, leasing and aviation services.

Malta Transport

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Sentient International Limited

Lithuania's 2026 Tax Reform: What Businesses And Individuals Should Know

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Eurofast

Binding VAT Rate Information (WIS) In Poland: Certainty In VAT Classification

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Dudkowiak & Putyra Business Lawyers

How To Open A Company In Ireland

Ireland Commercial

Beach Weather | Legal Marketing

Germany's Legislative Push For E-Mobility: What Employers Need To Know

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Alvarez & Marsal

Economics Weekly Alert 27/2025

Cyprus Strategy

Ki

KPMG in Cyprus

VAT In Serbia vs Croatia: A Practical Comparison For Businesses

European Union Tax

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Eurofast

Cyprus Tax For All System Restored: New Deadlines And Submission Guidelines For VAT, VIES, And PAYE

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Eurofast

German Tax Update – 10 July 2025

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Alvarez & Marsal

Differences In The VAT Assessment Of "Work Supplies" In German VAT; Supplies With Installation Under European Union And Spanish Law (Part 3)

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Flick Gocke Schaumburg

The End Of The UK's Non-Domiciled Regime: Why People Are Considering Malta For Tax Residency

Worldwide Commercial

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Dixcart Group Limited

European Commission Proposes Further Prohibitions Of Territorial Restrictions On Branded Products

European Union Anti-trust

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Jones Day

Future Of Work By 2030: Skills, Automation, Job Creation & Workforce Strategy

Cyprus Technology

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Eurofast

Rising Geopolitical Tensions Ignite European Defense M&A

Worldwide Commercial

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A&O Shearman

"Investment" And "Establishing A Newco" In Hungary

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Miran Legal

Government Announcement Of Changes To PRS Rent Controls (Video)

Ireland Real Estate

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Arthur Cox

E-invoicing In Belgium As From 1 January 2026: Key Provisions Of The Long-awaited Royal Decree

Only a few months left before the entry into force of mandatory electronic invoicing (or e-invoicing) in Belgium. The highly anticipated Royal Decree of 8 July 2025 specifies...

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Loyens & Loeff

Economics Weekly Alert 23/2025

Extension of the Deadline for Submission of the VAT Return and Payment of Due VAT for the Period Ending on 31/05/2025 and the Recapitulative Statement (VIES)...

Cyprus Strategy

Ki

KPMG in Cyprus

The Cyprus Non-Domicile Regime – A Step-by-Step Guide

The Cyprus Non-Domicile regime (or non-dom) hinges on a person's domiciliation.

Worldwide Immigration

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Dixcart Group Limited

Moving To Cyprus: Cyprus Tax Residency

Firstly, it is important to understand that tax residency and legal residency are two entirely different things and it is essential not to confuse the two.

Worldwide Immigration

DG

Dixcart Group Limited

Local Property Tax: Key Changes For Homeowners & Investors

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McCann Fitzgerald

German Tax Update – 3 July 2025

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Alvarez & Marsal

Statutory Prescription And Procedural Fairness In VAT Enforcement

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Ganado Advocates

Why Investors And Entrepreneurs Relocate To Cyprus (Video)

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CYAUSE Audit Services Ltd

Spain Shakes Up VAT Standards: Local Branches Can Be Treated As Separate Taxable Persons Outside A Vat Grouping – Impact On Financial And Insurance Industries

European Union Tax

AM

Alvarez & Marsal

European Court Further Clarifies Interplay Between VAT And Transfer Pricing

European Union Tax

LL

Loyens & Loeff

La autoliquidación rectificativa llega al Impuesto sobre Sociedades

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Toda & Nel-lo

German Tax Update – 26 June 2025

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Alvarez & Marsal

Temporary Shutdown Of Cyprus Tax Department Portals For Planned Upgrade

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Eurofast

Cyprus 5% VAT On Homes: New Rules Effective June 2025

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Eurofast

La autoliquidación rectificativa llega al Impuesto sobre Sociedades

El pasado 24 de junio se publicó en el BOE la Orden HAC/657/2025 (en adelante, "la Orden"), de 21 de junio, por la que se aprueban, entre otras medidas, los modelos de declaración...

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Toda & Nel-lo

German Tax Update – 26 June 2025

On June 25, 2025, Germany's Federal Ministry of Finance (BMF) published a revised draft of its administrative guidance on mandatory e-invoicing for domestic B2B transactions.

AM

Alvarez & Marsal

Temporary Shutdown Of Cyprus Tax Department Portals For Planned Upgrade

The Cyprus Tax Department has announced a temporary shutdown of its online systems to facilitate planned upgrades, affecting both the Tax For All (TFA) platform and the Tax Portal.

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Eurofast

Cyprus 5% VAT On Homes: New Rules Effective June 2025

The Cyprus Tax Department has announced updated rules on the reduced 5% VAT rate for the purchase or construction of primary residences, effective 24 June 2025.

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Eurofast

Buying Property In Cyprus: What You Need To Know Before You Commit

Cyprus Real Estate

Phoebus, Christos Clerides & Associates LLC (Clerides Legal)

"Investment" And "Establishing A Newco" In Hungary

The most common types of companies in Hungary are KFT (Limited Company) and ZRT (Private Limited Company).

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Miran Legal

German Tax Update – 20 June 2025

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has reiterated that EU Member States may only levy extra charges on electricity in strict circumstances and has confirmed – rather than introduced...

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Alvarez & Marsal

Italy Cuts VAT To 5% For The Art Market

The Italian government has approved a landmark reduction in VAT on artworks, antiques, and collectibles – from 22% to 5% on art transactions, making it amongst the most competitive rate in Europe.

WL

Withers LLP

Tax-Savvy Selling: Getting Exit-Ready The Right Way

Selling a business is a complex endeavor—strategically, operationally, and above all, from a tax perspective. In many cases, serious tax preparation...

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Alvarez & Marsal

Parliament Set To Approve Extension For Housing Tax Incentives, Establishing 30 June As The Initial Deadline To Qualify

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ATOZ

German Tax Update – 12 June 2025

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Alvarez & Marsal

Quote-part de benefices perçue d une SCCV et taxe sur les salaires

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Mayer Brown

Discover Malta And The Strategic Benefits For UK Businesses

Malta Commercial

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CSB Group

Rechtbank Gelderland: pensioenfondsen zijn geen gemeenschappelijke beleggingsfondsen

Netherlands Tax

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Loyens & Loeff

Malta Tax And Customs Administration: Large Taxpayers' Office

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Finance Malta

Digitalisation Of Maritime Documentation By The Malta Ship Registry

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Dixcart Group Limited

The EU Blue Card In Cyprus And Its Benefits

Worldwide Immigration

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Dixcart Group Limited

First Phase Of Belgian Tax Reform Submitted To Parliament

LL

Loyens & Loeff

Uitbreiding massaal bezwaar tegen hoge belastingrente

Netherlands Tax

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Buren

"Investment" And "Establishing A Newco" In Hungary

ML

Miran Legal

Application Of VAT In Cyprus On The Rental Of Immovable Property

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Oxford Tax Solutions

Finance Bill 2025: Matheson Submission

Ireland Finance

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Matheson

ATOZ Insights - May 2025

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ATOZ

Déductibilité fiscale de services d'asset management rendus entre sociétés liées

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Mayer Brown

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