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The European Commission reports on the open and targeted con…

The Sustainable Finance Disclosures Regulation (SFDR1) applies since March …

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Exploring the synergy: VAT and transfer pricing

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Each day we publish several articles written by legal and tax specialists from law firms, notaries offices, the legal departments from payroll agencies and tax consultants.

It is the perfect way for lawyers at the Bar, in-house counsel, barristers, solicitors, notaries, bailiffs, paralegals and any other legal professional with an interest in Luxembourg and European law to keep informed of new legislative initiatives, case law, legal doctrine and all other legal developments on the Belgian legal scene!

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ESG update: A reduced subscription tax rate for UCIs investing in sustainable economic activities

On 23 December 2020, the Luxembourg Budget Law was published in the Mémorial (“the Law”). It contains some tax measures aiming at promoting…

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Luxembourg Tax Alert 2021: What's New?

On 19 December 2020, the Luxembourg Parliament voted into law the Budget Act 2021 (the "Budget Act"). In the unprecedented context of COVID-19, the ma…

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OECD releases helpful new guidance on transfer pricing during the pandemic

On 18 December 2020, the OECD published its much-anticipated “Guidance on the Transfer Pricing Implications of the COVID-19 Pandemic”.

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Luxembourg 2021 Budget Law: Overview of the key changes

On 14 October 2020, the Luxembourg government submitted to the Parliament the budget bill for fiscal year 2021. It was approved by the Parliament on 1…

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Luxembourg 2021 budget law passed, new tax measures introduced

On 15 December 2020, the Luxembourg Parliament approved the 2021 budget bill.

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Brexit: European Union Trademarks – Situation as from 1 January 2021

The United Kingdom (“UK”) left the European Union (“EU”) on 31 January 2020 and Brexit’s transition period will end on 31 December 2020. Here is what …

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Regulatory certainty for the investment fund industry in view of the forthcoming end of the transitional perio…

In view of the departure of the United Kingdom from the EU on 1 February 2020 and the forthcoming end of the transitional period on 31 December 2020, …

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New Luxembourg circular letter on the participation exemption regime regarding Gibraltar companies

llowing the European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruling of 2 April 2020 in case C-458-181, the Luxembourg direct tax authorities issued a circular letter (…

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Measure denying the tax deduction of interest and royalties to entities in blacklisted jurisdictions: scope up…

A draft law adopted by the Luxembourg Government in March 2020, which should be passed soon, will introduce a new Luxembourg tax measure denying under…

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The Luxembourg Double Tax Treaties Network

List of double tax treaties in force and in negotiation as of 23 November 2020.

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Non-application of the EU Participation Exemption Regime to Gibraltar Companies: Luxembourg Tax Implications C…

On 1 December 2020, the Luxembourg tax authorities issued Circular L.I.R. n°147/2, 166/2 and Eval. N°63 (“Circular”) related to the application of the…

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Budget 2021: tax measures

On 14 October 2020, the 2021 budget draft law (the “draft law”) was presented to Parliament. Given the current context of crisis, the Government decid…

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CJEU: new developments in the realm of VAT recovery on dead deal costs

In the context of a prospective acquisition of shares in a company in the telecommunications sector, and with the intention of rendering taxable manag…

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CJEU clarifies legality of surveillance legislation for national security

Recently, the Court of Justice of the European Union (“CJEU”) ruled on case C-623/171 and the joined cases C-511/18, C-512/182 and C-520/183…

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EIOPA outlines approach on product oversight and governance

EIOPA published a paper on its approach to product oversight and governance requirements for insurance distributors and manufacturers

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The draft Budget Law for the year 2021 is released!

On 14 October 2020, Luxembourg's Minister of Finance, Pierre Gramegna, tabled before the Parliament the draft budget law for the year 2021 (the “Draft…

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Budget 2021: various tax measures to address the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and support a sustainable rec…

ON 14 OCTOBER 2020, THE LUXEMBOURG GOVERNMENT FILED BUDGET BILL 7666 WITH THE LUXEMBOURG PARLIAMENT

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2021 Budget – Tax measures

On 14 October 2020, the 2021 budget draft law was presented to Parliament. The Government decided that the time was not right to increase taxes and/or…

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The Court of Justice of the EU clarifies the assessment of position marks for services

The Court of Justice of the EU recently clarified the criteria to take into account when assessing the distinctive character of a position mark applie…

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OECD releases updated Pillar Two proposal for global minimum effective taxation

On 12 October 2020, the OECD released for public consultation updated reports on its two-pillar proposal to address the tax challenges of the digitali…

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