European Commission – Press release Brussels, 27 October 2011 – Today, European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso, has decided to reinforce the role of the Commissioner competent for economic and monetary affairs by elevating the post to that of…
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Taxation: Commission refers Spain to the Court of Justice over discriminatory inheritance and gift tax rules
European Commission – Press release Brussels, 27 October 2011 – The European Commission has decided to refer Spain to the EU’s Court of Justice for discriminatory rules on inheritance and gift tax that require non-residents to pay higher taxes than r…
Car registration tax: Commission requests Ireland and Spain to modify rules on vehicles from other Member States
European Commission – Press release Brussels, 27 October 2011 – The European Commission has formally requested Ireland and Spain to change the way in which they tax leased or rented vehicles from another Member State, as well as company cars in the cas…
Taxation: Commission refers Cyprus to the Court of Justice over discriminatory car taxation rules
European Commission – Press release Brussels 27 October 2011 – The Commission has today decided to refer Cyprus to the EU’s Court of Justice because its car taxation rules discriminate against non-Cypriot EU citizens who transfer a car into Cyprus….
Taxation: Commission refers Ireland to Court of Justice over fuel excise duty exemption
European Commission – Press release Brussels, 27 October 2011 – The Commission has decided to refer Ireland to the EU’s Court of Justice for failing to correctly implement EU rules on excise duties on fuel….
Taxation: The European Commission requests Bulgaria to amend its VAT rules
European Commission – Press release Brussels, 27 October 2011 – The European Commission has officially requested Bulgaria to amend its legislation on value added tax (VAT). The rules in Bulgaria on the conditions for refunding VAT to taxable persons …