What changes in Pillar 2 after the introduction of the new OECD Safe Harbours

The OECD proposes new permanent safe harbours with the aim of simplifying the standard calculation rules of the Global Complementary Minimum Tax (Pillar 2) and reducing the possibility of an obligation to pay tax on this tax. In addition, it proposes the extension of the existing transitional CbCR safe harbour for one year. On 5 […]

Teleworking and permanent establishment? The new keys to the OECD convention

The OECD insists on the concepts of availability of housing by the company and habituality in the exercise of the activity from that domicile; and underlines the importance of there being a commercial reason for the provision of services under a teleworking regime. Remote working has become a common practice in many organizations, especially after […]

Residents outside the European Union or the European Economic Area can also deduct expenses from their rental income

The National High Court fully accepts the application of the principle of free movement of capital to third countries for income from real estate leases, although there is no case law of the CJEU for the specific case of this type of income. Tax payers resident in Spain determine the income from real estate capital […]

Double taxation treaties prevail over domestic law

According to the Spanish National Appellate Court (Audiencia Nacional), Brazilian “juros” must be classified as dividends for the purposes of the double taxation agreement between Spain and Brazil. Therefore, since treaties prevail over domestic law, the treaty-based exemption for such income cannot be denied. Brazilian tax law allows companies resident in Brazil to distribute to […]

Vacation rental: Reflections on the taxation of non-residents in Spain

The correct taxation of non-resident income derived from the vacation rental of real estate in Spain requires an adequate characterization of such income, a complex task in the light of the regulation and the resolutions of the Directorate General of Taxes. The taxation of income derived from vacation rentals depends on its characterization as business […]

The carbon border adjustment mechanism: what it is and how it can affect importers of goods

This mechanism, already in force since 1 October 2023, provides for a more flexible transitional regime until 31 December 2025. The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) was approved by EU Regulation 2023/956 of 10 May 2023, with the aim of contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and, in particular, to combat the risk […]

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