European Union: Tax

L'Administration fiscale a actualisé sa doctrine sur le dispositif Dutreil suite à la réforme de la loi de finances pour 2026, qui allonge l'engagement de conservation et exclut certains biens "somptuaires". Cette mise à jour clarifie plusieurs points d'application mais laisse subsister des zones d'ombre, notamment sur le critère d'exclusivité d'affectation des actifs et le traitement des dettes afférentes aux biens exclus.

El Tribunal Supremo examina si las rentas de una herencia yacente deben imputarse fiscalmente a herederos llamados a término antes de que se cumpla dicho plazo y puedan aceptar la herencia. La sentencia analiza la posible doble imposición cuando estas ganancias patrimoniales se gravan primero en IRPF y posteriormente en el impuesto de sucesiones al cumplirse el término testamentario.

The Valencian Community has introduced significant tax reforms for 2026-2027, including reduced income tax rates, a doubled wealth tax exemption to €2 million per person, and expanded inheritance and gift tax reliefs for family businesses and wider family members. These changes position Valencia as an increasingly attractive region for wealthy residents and families planning intergenerational wealth transfers.

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The Malta Tax and Customs Authority (MTCA) has issued a Guideline on Applications for Monthly Tax Periods in accordance with Regulation 4(1) of Subsidiary Legislation 406.02.

The Italian Revenue Agency has issued a significant ruling clarifying that VAT exemption and customs duty relief for personal property imported during a transfer of residence to the EU may apply even when assets are held through foreign corporate vehicles. This guidance addresses critical questions about possession requirements and asset use for high-net-worth individuals relocating to Italy with pleasure yachts and other personal assets.

El Tribunal Económico-Administrativo Central establece un nuevo criterio sobre el plazo de prescripción aplicable para exigir devoluciones derivadas de resoluciones estimatorias firmes cuando ya se ha dictado acuerdo de ejecución. La resolución analiza si el plazo aplicable es el tributario de cuatro años o el civil de cinco años, diferenciando la naturaleza jurídica del acuerdo de ejecución frente al derecho reconocido en la resolución administrativa.

Belgium's tax administration has issued a crucial circular clarifying the application of the new capital gains tax on financial assets, addressing key uncertainties around realization timing, earn-out structures, partnership vehicles, and historical exemptions. The guidance provides essential insights for taxpayers navigating payment modalities, matrimonial property regimes, and the complex interaction between the tax and existing corporate structures.

L'Administration fiscale a actualisé sa doctrine sur le dispositif Dutreil suite à la réforme de la loi de finances pour 2026, qui allonge l'engagement de conservation et exclut certains biens "somptuaires". Cette mise à jour clarifie plusieurs points d'application mais laisse subsister des zones d'ombre, notamment sur le critère d'exclusivité d'affectation des actifs et le traitement des dettes afférentes aux biens exclus.

Denmark has introduced significant changes to its property valuation and taxation regime through Act No. 615, extending indexed property valuations through 2027 and creating a unified category for agricultural, forest and nature properties. The legislation includes new binding ruling procedures, land tax relief for roof apartment projects, and extended deadlines for reassessments, fundamentally reshaping how property owners and investors navigate Danish real estate taxation.

Navigating the complex real estate tax environment across the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg and Switzerland requires understanding key legislative developments and structuring opportunities. This comprehensive guide examines critical tax considerations throughout the acquisition, holding and exit phases of real estate investments, while addressing recent changes to entity classification rules, withholding taxes, and investment fund regimes.

Malta has introduced a new Individual Tax Programme consolidating four existing residence schemes into a single framework effective January 2027. While maintaining the attractive 15% tax rate on qualifying foreign income, the reforms introduce higher economic thresholds, renewable five-year status periods, and enhanced compliance requirements, signaling Malta's evolution toward attracting genuine international residents committed to establishing meaningful economic presence.