From April 2025, the UK has shifted its inheritance tax (IHT) rules, replacing the concept of domicile with a long-term residency test. This means individuals who’ve lived in the UK for at least 10 of the past 20 years could face IHT on their worldwide assets, even...
Digitalisation of Public Services in the EU: Insights from Poland
Public administration in the European Union has undergone a significant digital transformation over the past two decades, profoundly altering the manner in which citizens and businesses interact with government services. Poland is a prime example of this change,...
Introducing the 2025/26 Transfer Pricing Guide by ETL GLOBAL
ETL GLOBAL is pleased to announce the release of the 2025/26 edition of its Transfer Pricing Guide, providing essential updates on transfer pricing rules across 25 jurisdictions. Developed by the ETL GLOBAL Transfer Pricing Group, led by Magdalena Dymkowska and Arely...
DAC7 and Reporting Obligations for Online Income in the EU: Insights from Slovakia
The DAC7 directive (Council Directive (EU) 2021/514 of 22 March 2021) has brought a new level of tax transparency across the European Union as digital platforms such as Airbnb, YouTube, and Vinted are now required to report their users’ earnings directly to the tax...
Strategic Jurisdiction Planning for Share Acquisitions: Enhancing Cross-Border Financing Tax Efficiency
This benchmarking exercise was carried out by Joel Calitchi, Esther Ollech and Frédéric Mortamais together with the members of the ETL GLOBAL Tax Working Group. The study considers how the location of an acquisition vehicle (“Holdco”) can materially impact the tax...
Branch vs. LLC in Serbia: Tax Efficiency Considerations for Polish Companies
When considering business expansion into Serbia, one of the key tax-related questions is: Is it more tax-efficient to establish a limited liability company (LLC) or to operate through a branch of a foreign legal entity? This decision is not purely a matter of legal...
Applying the Resale Price Method in Transfer Pricing
The Resale Price Method (RPM) is typically employed when a company purchases goods or services from a related party and then resells them to unrelated third parties, with minimal added value or processing. RPM is particularly suitable in situations where the reseller...
Slovakia’s New Financial Transaction Tax: What It Means for Your Business
Slovakia is set to introduce a Financial Transaction Tax (FTT) that will affect businesses, entrepreneurs, and legal entities processing payments through banks and other service providers. This new tax brings additional costs to routine financial transactions, making...
Income Tax 2024 in Slovakia: Key Deadlines and Updates
As the tax filing deadline approaches, businesses and individuals in Slovakia must ensure they meet the new income tax obligations for 2024. Understanding the latest rules and key deadlines is essential to avoid penalties and stay compliant. ETL GLOBAL Member ETL...

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