VAT on B2C e-commerce: Find out more!

The new VAT rules for B2C e-commerce come into effect on 1 July 2021. The rules impact online sellers, online market places/platforms, postal operators and couriers as well as consumers. The European Commission has launched a dedicated portal which provides information on the new rules, and...

Proposed VAT exemption on vital goods/services distributed by EU

The Commission has proposed the introduction of a VAT exemption on goods and services made available by EU bodies and agencies to Member States and citizens during times of crisis. The measure would allow the Commission and other EU agencies and bodies to import and purchase,...

Amendment to Exemption from Duty in terms of Article 23 Order

Article 5 of the Exemption from Duty in terms of Article 23 Order (SL 364.12) has been revised (LN 130 of 2021), inter alia extending its application to transfers of immovable property inter vivos made before 1 August 2021 (previously 1 April 2021)....

COVID-19 Tax Deferral Scheme – CfR guidance updated

The COVID-19 Fiscal Assistance has been extended to cover eligible taxes (as defined) due up until December 2021. The updated guidance provides that settlement of eligible taxes will start from May 2022. The deadline for submission of an application for a tax deferral (via the Malta Enterprise website ) is...

ECOFIN – digital levy by 1 January 2023

At the ECOFIN meeting of 25 March 2021, EU leaders reiterated their commitment to reaching a consensus-based global solution on international digital taxation within the framework of the OECD by mid-2021. They also stated that, if the prospect of a global solution was not forthcoming, the EU would...

CFE Tax Top 5 (29 March 2021)

This week's edition of the CFE Tax Top 5 looks at the following: EU Expands DAC Framework with Digital Platforms EU Commission Refers UK to the ECJ on State Aid Matters Tax and Gender: Developments in International Tax Policy CFE Academy Webinar on Recent ECJ...

One Stop Shop Guide

The EU Commission has published a Guide to the One Stop Shop - the extended reporting platform which replaces the Mini One Stop Shop (MOSS) with effect from 1 July 2021. The Guide can be viewed here.   source: ec.europa.eu...

CFE Tax Top 5 (22 March 2021)

This week's edition of the CFE Tax Top 5 looks at the following: ECOFIN Discuss EU Digital Levy Plans European Court of Justice Dismisses EU Commission’s Appeal in Turnover Tax Cases UN Tax Committee Agrees Digital Services Model Tax Treaty Amendment EU Political Agreement Reached...