EU: European Commission puts forward proposal (DAC9) to simplify Pillar 2 implementation

The European Commission has proposed amendments to the European Union (“EU”) Directive on administrative cooperation in taxation (“DAC9”). These changes aim to facilitate the exchange of top-up tax information between Member States and allow multinational enterprises to switch from local to central filing.

Once adopted by the Council of the EU and the EU Parliament, governments have until 31 December 2025 to implement DAC9. Thus, multinational enterprises and large domestic groups will be able to file a single top-up tax information return in one EU Member State instead of multiple filings across different Member States.

29 February 2024

EUROPE: Three arrested in €2 billion money laundering probe

Police in three European countries on Tuesday arrested the masterminds behind an online money-laundering operation suspected of processing up to €2 billion, the continent’s judicial agency said.

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19 April 2024

ASIA: Singapore faces competition from Thailand and Malaysia as regional hub for multinationals

While Singapore still holds advantages in location, language proficiency, and financial services, rising costs are prompting Japanese and European companies to consider relocating specific functions,

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20 April 2024

UK: AML warning as hundreds of agents hit with HMRC fines

An anti-money laundering (AML) expert has queried why there is a reluctance among estate agents to accept and follow AML responsibilities. It comes as HMRC figures showed more than 200 estate agency

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20 April 2024

MAURITIUS: India-Mauritius DTAA Amendment Closes Tax Avoidance Loophole

India and Mauritius have signed the protocol amending their Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA), which now incorporates the Principal Purpose Test (PPT). This provision serves as a criterion

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