Assembly — Regulation Updates

Digital Tax

US Government launches digital tax investigation in nine countries plus the EU

The US Trade Representative will decide whether such taxes are discriminatory towards US companies, in a move similar to the stance it took against France in 2019.

European Court of Justice rules against Google fine in Hungary

The ECJ has found the system of penalties in Hungary’s Advertising Law to be incompatible with EU treaties.

US Government likely to retaliate against France’s digital tax

The US Trade Representative found the tax discriminatory, and suggested to respond with restrictions and tariffs up to 100% on some French products

OECD publishes proposals for the taxation of digital services

OECD publishes proposals for the taxation of digital services

The draft, finalised after lengthy negotiations, will now be subject to consultation.

French parliament finalises Digital Services Tax

French parliament finalises Digital Services Tax

The 3% levy has upset the US, which announced an investigation.

Austrian government proposes a digital tax of 5%

Austrian government proposes a digital tax of 5%

The finance minister announced the new measure, largely modelled on the French one.

Apple agrees to pay €500m in back taxes in France

Apple agrees to pay €500m in back taxes in France

The company settled a dispute with the French administration for ten years of unpaid taxes.

OECD countries reach agreement on digital tax rules

OECD countries reach agreement on digital tax rules

Member states of the organisation are ready with a proposal for the next meeting of the G20.

France to introduce a Digital Tax from January 2019

The government is planning a tax on the ‘GAFA’ to raise €500m

European Council pushes back plans for a Digital Tax until March 2019

The ECOFIN ministers met today, and took stock of a new proposal tabled by France and Germany