Amendments to Germany’s Pillar 2 Regime in the Updated Draft Law

On July 10, 2023, the German Ministry of Finance issued an updated draft Pillar 2 law. This includes a number of provisions not included in the original draft bill.
UK Enacts New Multinational Top-Up Tax From December 31, 2023

The Finance (No. 2) Act, 2023 received Royal Assent on July 11, 2023. As such the UK legislation to give effect to the Pillar Two GloBE rules is now enacted.
What Japan’s Cabinet Order on Pillar 2 Includes & Doesn’t Include

Cabinet Order No. 208/2023 accompanies the previous GloBE law and provides further detail on many aspects of the GloBE rules.
OECD Issues Outcome Statement For Pillar 1 and STTR Implementation

Yesterday, the OECD issued an Outcome Statement on Pillars 1 & 2 that gives an update on the status and timeline for implementation of Amount A and B of Pillar One, and the Subject-to-Tax Rule (STTR).
Key Drivers: Differences in the Pillar 2 ETR & Domestic Rate

In this article we look at some of the key drivers that can result in Pillar 2 ETR’s being significantly different to the headline domestic tax rate.
Tracking Deferred Tax Adjustments for Pillar Two

A number of the adjustments to the deferred tax expense under Pillar 2 will mean significant changes to ERP systems. See our list of all required adjustments.
Overview of Japan’s Latest Ministerial Ordinance on Pillar 2

On June 30, 2023, Japan’s Ministry of Finance issued Ministry of Finance Ordinance No. 47 of 2023 Amending the Enforcement Regulations of the Corporation Tax Act for Pillar 2 purposes.
The Importance of Substantive Enactment for Pillar Two (Including a Schedule of Domestic Requirements)

Whether Pillar 2 laws are ‘Substantively Enacted’ is of key importance for Pillar 2 tax accounting. This will vary according to a jurisdictions legislative process. We discuss Substantive Enactment globally.
Dutch Finance Minister Expects Agreement on Pillar One Next Week

The Dutch Finance Minister expects the Inclusive Framework (IF) to reach agreement on Pillar One during the IF meetings on 10-12 July, 2023.
How an Inconsistent Approach to Tax Credits Could Drive a Wedge Through Pillar Two

In this article we look at why the correct determination of which tax credits are classed as Qualified Refundable Tax Credits is so important and the significant risks to the application of the Pillar Two rules they potentially pose if there is a non-harmonized approach.