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NEWSLETTER 10/11/2023

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New transfer pricing rules to make life easier for businesses in the EU

Transfer pricing has long been seen as a tool used by companies, especially multinationals, to reduce their tax liability. But what is it? And how does the EU plan to tackle inconsistencies at national level that can cause problems such as profit shifting, tax avoidance and litigation in the EU? Find out from this issue's interview with Marc Clercx, Lukas Seemann and Mauro Faggion, the experts in charge of developing new draft legislation proposed by the European Commission back in September.

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#TaxMix2050: Look back at the 2023 EU Tax Symposium

This year’s EU Tax Symposium took place on 24-25 October 2023. High level speakers, panellists and participants contributed to discussions on a wide range of topics under the theme "The future of taxation in the EU: challenges ahead and changes needed". Did you miss this year’s event or would you like to re-watch some of the speeches and discussions? Check below for all links and videos related to the event. And see you next year for the EU Tax Symposium 2024!

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VAT Gap: Progress made in VAT compliance in 2021, though losses remain considerable

Most EU Member States made progress in the enforcement of VAT compliance in 2021, according to the 2023 VAT Gap report released by the European Commission. The annual study shows that Member States lost around €61 billion in VAT in 2021, compared to €99 billion in 2020. Download the full report from our website!

EU Recognition of Customs Academic Programmes: Applications Now Open

Did you know that the European Commission awards a prestigious Certification of Recognition to academic programmes of excellence that equip students with the optimal Customs competency standards? New applications for the EU Customs Certificate of Recognition should be submitted by January 2024!

Fair taxation: Member States update EU list of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions

On 17 October 2023, EU Member States dacided to add three jurisdictions – Antigua and Barbuda, Belize and Seychelles – to the EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes.

Behavioural taxation: a Friends of Europe podcast with Maria Elena Scoppio

Behavioural taxation is gaining prominence as a tool to help counter activities that can have a negative effect on society. But what role should such taxes play in the tax mix? Fresh from the EU Tax Symposium, DG TAXUD’s Director for Indirect Taxation and Tax Administration, Maria Elena Scoppio, recently took part in a Friends of Europe podcast to discuss the issue.

Intellectual Property Rights (IPR): Transition to the mandatory use of electronic Applications for Action (eAFAs) coming to an end

Intellectual Property Right holders and their representatives are from now on invited to submit only electronic applications for action (eAFAs) to customs through the IP Enforcement Portal (IPEP) or national portals in Germany, Italy and Spain.

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Call for applications: new CBAM informal expert group

The European Commission has published a call for application for members of a new informal expert group to provide advice and expertise on certain elements of the implementation of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) definitive regime as of 2026. Applications are sought from among organisations such as European business associations, NGOs and think tanks. The deadline to submit applications is 30 November 2023.

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