On this page you will find an overview of press releases broken down by country.
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| 29/10/2009 | IP/09/1637 | Direct taxes: The European Commission refers Austria to the European Court of Justice over discriminatory tax provisions in the field of science and research |
| 29/10/2009 | IP/09/1638 | VAT: Commission pursues infringement proceedings against Austria on the exclusion of the right to deduct input tax with regard to construction costs for mixed use buildings Proceedings closed on 5/05/2010 (Austria changed its legislation) |
| 08/10/2009 | IP/09/1459 | Reduced rate of VAT on horses: the European Commission refers Austria, France, Germany and Luxembourg to the Court of Justice Proceedings against Austria closed on 24/11/2011 (Austria changed its legislation) |
| 08/10/2009 | IP/09/1455 | VAT - The European Commission refers Austria to the European Court of Justice for the inclusion of car registration tax in the taxable base on which VAT is calculated for road vehicle supplies Proceedings closed on 19/05/2011 (Austria changed its legislation) |
| 08/10/2009 | IP/09/1453 | VAT - Commission pursues infringement proceedings against Finland and Austria on the application of certain exemptions |
| 14/05/2009 | IP/09/782 | Direct taxes: The European Commission formally requests Austria to amend certain rules related to the appointment of fiscal representatives Proceedings closed on 31/05/2012 (Austria changed its legislation) |
| 19/03/2009 | IP/09/428 | Direct taxes: The European Commission requests that Austria end discriminatory tax treatment of donations made in the field of science and research |
| 20/11/2009 | IP/09/1770 | Direct taxation: The Commission requests Belgium to change its legislation implementing the Parent-Subsidiary Directive Proceedings closed on 29/09/2011 (Belgium changed its legislation) |
| 08/10/2009 | IP/09/1452 | Direct taxation: the Commission asks Belgium to amend its discriminatory legislation on accounts keepers/settlement institutions and investment funds Proceedings closed on 26/09/2013 (Belgium changed its legislation) |
| 25/06/2009 | IP/09/1017 | Direct taxation: The European Commission requests Belgium to end discriminatory taxation of interest paid by foreign banks to individuals Proceedings against Belgium closed on 26/02/2015 (Belgium changed its legislation) |
| 19/03/2009 | IP/09/427 | Direct taxes: The European Commission requests that Bulgaria end discriminatory taxation of non-resident taxpayers Proceedings closed on 5/05/2010 (Bulgaria changed its legislation) |
| 19/02/2009 | IP/09/289 | Direct taxation: The European Commission requests that Bulgaria end discriminatory tax treatment of foreign governmental, municipal and corporate bonds Proceedings closed on 28/01/2010 (Bulgaria changed its legislation) |
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| 20/11/2009 | IP/09/1768 | VAT: The Commission tackles 8 Member States over the application of the VAT grouping rules Proceedings against Spain closed on 5/05/2010 (Spain changed its legislation) |
| 19/02/2009 | IP/09/291 | Direct taxation: The European Commission requests that the Czech Republic end discriminatory taxation of non-resident taxpayers Proceedings closed on 29/10/2009 (The Czech Republic changed its legislation) |
| 20/11/2009 | IP/09/1768 | VAT: The Commission tackles 8 Member States over the application of the VAT grouping rules Proceedings against Spain closed on 5/05/2010 (Spain changed its legislation) |
| 29/10/2009 | IP/09/1629 | State aid: Commission authorises Danish NO X tax reduction for cement industry; opens in-depth investigation into waste tax exemption |
| 25/06/2009 | IP/09/1018 | Direct taxation: The European Commission requests Finland and Denmark to end discriminatory taxation of foreign pension funds Proceedings against Denmark closed on 24/10/2012 (Denmark changed its legislation) |
| 29/10/2009 | IP/09/1636 | Direct Taxation: The European Commission refers Estonia to the Court of Justice over its discriminatory taxation of non-residents' pensions Proceedings closed on 26/09/2013 (Estonia changed its legislation) |
| 20/11/2009 | IP/09/1768 | VAT: The Commission tackles 8 Member States over the application of the VAT grouping rules Proceedings against Spain closed on 5/05/2010 (Spain changed its legislation) |
| 08/10/2009 | IP/09/1453 | VAT - Commission pursues infringement proceedings against Finland and Austria on the application of certain exemptions Proceedings against Finland closed on 26/02/2015 due to the conformity of Finnish legislation |
| 25/06/2009 | IP/09/1018 | Direct taxation: The European Commission requests Finland and Denmark to end discriminatory taxation of foreign pension funds Proceedings against Finland closed on 26/02/2015 (Finland changed its legislation) |
| 19/02/2009 | IP/09/292 | Direct taxation: Commission requests that Finland end discriminatory taxation of non-resident artists and sportsmen Proceedings closed on 28/01/2010 (Finland changed its legislation) |
| 29/01/2009 | IP/09/171 | Direct taxation: Commission requests Finland to end discriminatory taxation of forest income earned by non-residents Proceedings closed on 28/01/2010 (Finland changed its legislation) |
| 20/11/2009 | IP/09/1767 | VAT: European Commission asks France to change its legislation on building land Proceedings closed on 3/06/2010 (France changed its legislation) |
| 20/11/2009 | IP/09/1766 | Manufactured tobacco: Commission asks France to abolish its strict quantitative limits on private individuals' tobacco purchases in other Member States |
| 20/11/2009 | IP/09/1765 | Car taxation: The European Commission asks France to change a discriminatory aspect of its legislation relating to the 'malus tax' for second-hand vehicles imported from other Member States Proceedings closed on 28/10/2010 (France changed its legislation) |
| 20/11/2009 | IP/09/1764 | Direct taxation: The European Commission has asked France to abolish tax discrimination against foreign public-interest and not-for-profit bodies. Proceedings closed on 24/09/2015 (France changed its legislation) |
| 29/10/2009 | IP/09/1642 | VAT: The European Commission asks France to bring its tax representative ('répondant fiscal') provision into line with the VAT Directive (Directive 2006/112/EC) |
| 08/10/2009 | IP/09/1495 | VAT: super-reduced rate for the first performances of a work: the European Commission launches the second stage of infringement proceedings against France |
| 08/10/2009 | IP/09/1459 | Reduced rate of VAT on horses: the European Commission refers Austria, France, Germany and Luxembourg to the Court of Justice Proceedings against France closed on 16/04/2014 (France changed its legislation) |
| 16/04/2009 | IP |
Car tax: European Commission asks France for information on 'malus tax' |
| 29/10/2009 | IP/09/1640 | Taxation of outbound dividend and interest payments to foreign pension institutions: Commission takes steps against Germany Proceedings closed on 21/03/2013 after an EU Court of Justice ruling |
| 08/10/2009 | IP/09/1459 | Reduced rate of VAT on horses: the European Commission refers Austria, France, Germany and Luxembourg to the Court of Justice Proceedings against Germany closed on 23/01/2014 (Germany changed its legislation) |
| 19/03/2009 | IP/09/435 | Direct Taxation: The European Commission refers Germany to the European Court of Justice over its discriminatory taxation of outbound dividends Proceedings closed on 17/10/2013 (Germany changed its legislation) |
| 19/03/2009 | IP/09/433 | Direct Taxation: The European Commission refers Germany to the European Court of Justice over its discriminatory rules for buildings abroad Proceedings closed on 30/09/2010 (Germany changed its legislation) |
| 29/10/2009 | IP/09/1641 | VAT: The European Commission calls on Greece to apply a uniform VAT rate to the provision of bowling facilities Proceedings closed on 24/06/2010 (Greece changed its legislation) |
| 08/10/2009 | IP/09/1457 | VAT: Commission requires Greece to ensure in its legislation the refund of unduly paid VAT and other taxes |
| 19/03/2009 | IP/09/432 | VAT: the European Commission refers Greece to the European Court of Justice for failing to notify the transposition of two VAT Directives into national law Proceedings closed in both cases on 8/10/2009 (Greece communicated its implementing measures) |
| 19/02/2009 | IP/09/287 | Direct Taxation: The European Commission refers Greece to the European Court of Justice over discriminatory tax provisions for the acquisition of a first residential real estate in Greece |
| 29/01/2009 | IP/09/172 | Direct Taxation: The European Commission opens a new infringement procedure against Greece for failure to comply with a Court judgment concerning capital duty Proceedings closed on 28/01/2010 (Greece changed its legislation) |
| 29/01/2009 | IP/09/169 | Car taxation: The European Commission calls on Greece to apply a Court ruling on depreciation criteria used to determine the taxable value of used cars |
| 29/10/2009 | IP/09/1643 | Car taxation: The European Commission calls on Hungary to change its legislation on car registration tax Proceedings closed on 27/10/2011 (Hungary changed its legislation) |
| 08/10/2009 | IP/09/1463 | VAT refunds: the European Commission calls on Hungary to change its VAT reimbursement rules |
| 19/02/2009 | IP/09/290 | Direct Taxation: The European Commission refers Hungary to the Court of Justice over discriminatory tax provisions concerning the duty levied on the purchase of residential property |
| 20/11/2009 | IP/09/1768 | VAT: The Commission tackles 8 Member States over the application of the VAT grouping rules Proceedings against Spain closed on 5/05/2010 (Spain changed its legislation) |
| 19/03/2009 | IP/09/430 | VAT: the European Commission requests that Italy modify its rules regarding the taxable amount for supplies of immovable property Proceedings closed on 28/01/2010 (Italy changed its legislation) |
| 14/05/2009 | IP/09/781 | VAT: the European Commission requests Latvia to apply VAT on land for construction Proceedings closed on 29/10/2009 (Latvia changed its legislation) |
| 20/11/2009 | IP/09/1769 | Taxation of interest and royalties: Commission takes steps against Lithuania Proceedings closed on 24/11/2010 (Lithuania changed its legislation) |
| 08/10/2009 | IP/09/1459 | Reduced rate of VAT on horses: the European Commission refers Austria, France, Germany and Luxembourg to the Court of Justice Proceedings against Luxembourg closed on 30/09/2010 (Luxembourg changed its legislation) |
| 25/06/2009 | IP/09/1013 | Direct taxation: The European Commission refers Luxembourg to the European Court of Justice over its incorrect application of the Savings Tax Directive Proceedings closed on 28/01/2010 (Luxembourg changed its legislation) |
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| 20/11/2009 | IP/09/1768 | VAT: The Commission tackles 8 Member States over the application of the VAT grouping rules Proceedings against Spain closed on 5/05/2010 (Spain changed its legislation) |
| 29/10/2009 | IP/09/1644 | VAT: The Commission tackles the Netherlands over its exemption for fundraising activities Proceedings closed on 31/05/2012 (the Netherlands changed its legislation) |
| 29/10/2009 | IP/09/1645 | VAT: Commission launches infringement proceedings against Poland concerning the refund of VAT to non-established taxable persons Proceedings closed on 16/02/2011 (The EU changed its legislation) |
| 14/05/2009 | IP/09/780 | Direct taxes: The European Commission formally requests Poland to end discriminatory taxation of foreign pension funds, investment funds and financial institutions Proceedings closed on 24/01/2013 (Poland changed its legislation) |
| 14/05/2009 | IP/09/779 | VAT - The European Commission refers Poland to the Court of Justice on the application of VAT to certain cross-border passenger transport services |
| 19/03/2009 | IP/09/429 | VAT - The European Commission refers Poland to the European Court of Justice for the inclusion of car registration tax in the taxable base on which VAT is calculated for road vehicle supplies Proceedings closed on 30/09/2010 due to a decision of the EU Court of Justice |
| 29/10/2009 | IP/09/1635 | Direct taxation: The European Commission requests Portugal to amend restrictive exit tax provisions for individuals |
| 08/10/2009 | IP/09/1460 | Direct taxation: The European Commission refers Spain and Portugal to the European Court of Justice over restrictive provisions on exit tax Proceedings against Spain and Portugal closed on 10/07/2014 after changes in legislation. |
| 25/06/2009 | IP/09/1015 | VAT: The European Commission requests Portugal to modify its flat-rate scheme applied to farmers |
| 14/04/2009 | IP/09/567 | Direct Taxation: The Commission refers Portugal to the European Court of Justice over its discriminatory taxation of lottery winnings Proceedings closed on 29/10/2009 (Portugal changed its legislation) |
| 19/02/2009 | IP/09/288 | Direct taxation: The European Commission refers Portugal to the European Court of Justice over discriminatory taxation of non-resident taxpayers Proceedings closed on 27/09/2012 (Portugal changed its legislation) |
| 25/06/2009 | IP/09/1012 | Car taxation: The European Commission requests Romania to modify its legislation regarding application of pollution tax on passenger cars |
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| 20/11/2009 | IP/09/1790 | State aid: Commission requests Spain to comply with Court judgment on recovery of incompatible aid under company tax schemes |
| 20/11/2009 | IP/09/1768 | VAT: The Commission tackles 8 Member States over the application of the VAT grouping rules Proceedings against Spain closed on 5/05/2010 (Spain changed its legislation) |
| 28/10/2009 | IP/09/1601 | State aid: Commission requires Spain to abolish tax scheme favouring acquisitions of other European companies |
| 08/10/2009 | IP/09/1460 | Direct taxation: The European Commission refers Spain and Portugal to the European Court of Justice over restrictive provisions on exit tax Proceedings against Spain and Portugal closed on 10/07/2014 after changes in legislation. |
| 08/10/2009 | IP/09/1456 | VAT: Commission takes steps against Spain as regards the application of the travel agents' scheme |
| 25/06/2009 | IP/09/1019 | Direct taxation: The European Commission requests Spain to change its tax provisions related to the exchange of shares Proceedings closed on 27/01/2011 |
| 19/03/2009 | IP/09/431 | Direct taxation: The European Commission refers Spain to the European Court of Justice over restrictive exit tax provisions for individuals |
| 20/11/2009 | IP/09/1768 | VAT: The Commission tackles 8 Member States over the application of the VAT grouping rules Proceedings against Spain closed on 5/05/2010 (Spain changed its legislation) |
| 20/11/2009 | IP/09/1768 | VAT: The Commission tackles 8 Member States over the application of the VAT grouping rules |
| 08/10/2009 | IP/09/1461 | Corporate taxation: Commission refers the United Kingdom to the European Court of Justice over improper implementation of an ECJ ruling on cross-border loss relief Proceedings closed on 29/04/2015 (after an EU Court of Justice ruling) |
| 25/06/2009 | IP/09/1016 | VAT: The European Commission requests the United Kingdom to modify its legislation regarding the exemption for aircraft Proceedings closed on 6/04/2011 (the United Kingdom changed its legislation) |
| 29/01/2009 | IP/09/170 | Direct taxation: The European Commission requests the United Kingdom to end discriminatory provisions in the area of inheritance tax Proceedings closed on 8/10/2009 (The UK changed its legislation) |