DAC 9 adopted

The European Council adopted a further amendment of Directive 2011/16/EU on administrative cooperation in the field of taxation (DAC9) on 14 April 2025, which will streamline filing obligations and reduce compliance burden for companies under the Pillar 2 Directive. (See MIT News 14 March 2025) Member...

MTCA launches the Large Taxpayer Office

The Malta Tax and Customs Administration (MTCA) has announced the establishment of the Large Taxpayer Office (LTO). This new unit within the MTCA is designed to provide a specialised, holistic service to entities and individuals who meet specific eligibility criteria. It will serve as a single...

The MIT commemorates 30 years at its annual Tax Conference

The MIT hosted its Annual Tax Conference on 4 April 2025 at the Westin Dragonara Resort St. Julians. The event was opened by MIT President, Conrad Cassar Torregiani, who reflected on the work, achievements and continued relevance of the Institute, 30 years since its establishment on...

CFE Tax Top 5 (31 March 2025)

This week's edition of the CFE Tax Top 5 looks at the following: 30th Session of the United Nations Tax Committee US Imposes New Tariffs on EU Automobile & Auto Parts Imports European Court of Auditors Issues Report on VAT Fraud on Imports OECD Updates...

CFE Tax Top 5 (10 March 2025)

This week's edition of the CFE Tax Top 5 looks at the following: Key EU Council Discussions this Week: Tax Cooperation, Business Simplification & Competitiveness OECD Publishes New BEPS Action 14 Peer Review Results CFE Forum | 27 March 2025 | Brussels OECD Publishes Report on...

DAC 9 proposal adopted

The ECOFIN Council has reached a political agreement on a further amendment of Directive 2011/16/EU on administrative cooperation in the field of taxation (DAC9) (See MIT News 29 October 2024). The stated objective of the new legislation is to enhance cooperation and information exchange around the...

VIDA package adopted

On 11 March 2025 the VIDA package was adopted by Council, following reconsultation with Parliament (see MIT News 5 November 2024). The revisions to the VAT Directive, the Implementing Regulation and the Regulation on Administrative Co-operation which implement the VIDA package will enter into force...

CFE Tax Top 5 (3 March 2025)

This week's edition of the CFE Tax Top 5 looks at the following: G20 Discuss the Importance of Synergy in International Tax Fora EU Commission Unveils Omnibus I & II Package – Simplified Rules to Boost Competitiveness, Cut Red Tape & Drive Sustainable Investment Register Now...