Latvian Parliament Adopts Law to Implement EU Minimum Tax Directive
On June 6, 2024 the Latvian Parliament adopted in its final reading the “Law on ensuring the global minimum tax level of large groups of companies”, which implements the EU Global Minimum Tax Directive, with an Article 50 postponement.
Spanish Council of Ministers Approves Draft Pillar Two Law
On June 4, 2024, the Spanish Council of Ministers approved the second Draft Law to transpose the EU Global Minimum Tax Directive into domestic law. It will now be sent to the Spanish Parliament.
Pillar Two: GMT Compliance Forms
We keep track of all domestic Pillar Two forms issued to date, including links to domestic forms and notices for each relevant jurisdiction.
Germany Issues Draft GMT Return For Feedback
On May 17, 2024, the Germany Finance Ministry issued a draft Global Minimum Tax Return to specialist publishers, software providers and associations for feedback. This includes draft explanatory guidance.
Canada Issues Explanatory Notes on the Global Minimum Tax
On May 24, 2024, the Canadian government issued detailed explanatory notes on the application of the Global Minimum Tax.
Belgian Royal Decree Sets July 13, 2024 as the Deadline for the First GloBE Notification Form
On May 29, 2024, the Royal Decree of 15 May 2024 was published in the Belgian Official Gazette. This sets July 13, 2024 at the latest, as the deadline for the first GloBE Notification Form.
EU Gives Spain, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Portugal 2 Months to Enact Domestic Pillar 2 Laws
On May 23, 2024, the EU Commission issued a reasoned opinion to Spain, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Portugal as result of them not yet enacting domestic Pillar Two legislation.
Italy Issues a Decree for the Transitional CbCR & UTPR Safe Harbours
On May 21, 2024, the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance issued a Decree providing further details on the application of the Transitional Safe Harbours.
Belgium’s Pillar Two Notification Form Requires Significant Data Input
On May 21, 2024, the Belgian Tax Authority issued further details on the notification requirements for in-scope MNE groups. This includes significant information on the group structure.
Czech Republic GloBE Guide Updated for the April 2024 Draft Law Amendments
Analysis of the Pillar Two GloBE rules in the Czech republic, updated for the April 26, 2024, draft law to reflect various aspects of the OECD Administrative Guidance (particularly the December 2023 amendments).
