On 4 April 2024, the Austrian Federal Ministry of Justice published the consultation draft on the “Austrian Federal Act on the Publication of Country-by-Country Reports (CbCR) on Income Tax Information”. This legislation transposes Directive (EU) 2021/2101 amending the EU Accounting Directive regarding the publication of income tax information by specific companies and branches into Austrian […]
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In its decision dated 24 January 2024 (RV/1100179/2019), the Austrian Federal Financial Court (BFG) confirms the strict view of the Austrian tax authorities that, in order to be granted relief from capital gains tax (KESt) at source based on the applicable double taxation agreement, it is compulsory for the certificate of residence to be submitted […]
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Just in time for the turn of the year, the Minimum Tax Act was published in the (digital) Austrian Federal Law Gazette I on 30 December 2023, thus completing the legislative process. Overview The statutory provisions entered into force on 31 December 2023 and are applicable to financial years beginning on or after 1 January […]
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The deadline for the first DAC7 report (report according to DPMG (Austrian Digital Reporting Requirement Act)) is 31 January 2024. Just before the holiday season starts, we would like to inform you once again about upcoming deadlines and the most important to-dos that still need to be done. Deadlines and immediate need for action The […]
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After Russia unilaterally suspended the application of major parts of the provisions of the double taxation agreement (DTA) with Austria in August 2023, Austria has now suspended parts of the DTA as well. This has further implications for Austrian taxpayers. Background By decree dated 8 August 2023, Russia suspended the application of provisions from more […]
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On 3 October 2023 the BMF has published a consultation draft for an act to ensure a Global Minimum Tax (Pillar II). The consultation period ends on 20 October 2023. The new regulations will enter into force as of 1 January 2024. The Minimum Tax Act transposes into domestic law the complex framework of the […]
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The provision on cross-border workers has been adapted by the protocol of amendment to the DTA between Austria and Germany to enhance the tax framework for mobility of work close to border. Additionally, several provisions have been adjusted to the new OECD standards. New provision on cross-border workers The provision on cross-border workers is a […]
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By decree of 8 August 2023, Russia unilaterally suspended the application of major parts of the provisions of the double taxation agreement between Austria and Russia. This has implications for Austrian taxpayers. Background In response to Western sanctions (such as the EU adding Russia to its “blacklist”), the Russian Foreign Ministry and the Russian Ministry […]
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On 21 June 2023, a consultation agreement between Austria and Belgium on the mutual recognition of certificates of residence was concluded. Therefore, certificates of residence issued separately by the Belgian (and Austrian) tax authorities are to be recognised in future for relief at source or in the refund procedure. From an Austrian perspective, the consultation […]
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With the Austrian Digital Platform Reporting Requirement Act (DPMG) entering into force on 1 January 2023, operators of certain digital platforms are now obligated for the first time to report to the Austrian Tax Authority among others tax-relevant information on reportable suppliers concerning the year 2023 by 31 January 2024. The BMF has now released […]
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