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EU tax reform promises €8bn in savings, but shell companies untouched
The most impactful change is the abolition of taxes charged on cross-border payments of dividends, interest and royalties between companies. This alone accounts for around 5.3bn of the projected savings.
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The Hindu BusinessLine
· Jul 11, 2026
Will share amalgamation attract capital gains tax?
Will share amalgamation attract capital gains tax?
The Wall Street Journal - Business
· Jun 30, 2026
Microsoft’s Irish Hub Is Profit Powerhouse
A country-by-country EU reporting requirement forces companies to offer additional public tax details.
RTL Today
· Jul 6, 2026
Money talks: Luxembourg's finances lean ever more heavily on its financial centre
In 2023, banks, investment funds and insurance companies generated more than three quarters of Luxembourg's corporate income tax revenue, representing a jump from the 70 recorded the previous year.
The Eastern Herald
· Jul 3, 2026
EU Transparency Law Forces Microsoft to Reveal 38% of Profits Parked in Ireland
Microsoft's EU Country-by-Country Report shows 38 percent of global pre-tax profits booked in Ireland, where 2.92 percent of its employees work. Luxembourg recorded 34 employees, 283 million in profit, and a 3.3 percent tax rate, the figures made public for the first time under EU Directive 2021/2101.
Fox Business
· Jul 7, 2026
LARRY KUDLOW: It’s time to cut the capital gains tax
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· Jul 10, 2026
Take These Steps to Tame Your Taxes In Retirement
Take These Steps to Tame Your Taxes In Retirement
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Related coverage for "EU tax reform promises €8bn in savings, but shell companies untouched": The Hindu BusinessLine — Will share amalgamation attract capital gains tax?. The Wall Street Journal - Business — Microsoft’s Irish Hub Is Profit Powerhouse. RTL Today — Money talks: Luxembourg's finances lean ever more heavily on its financial centre. The Eastern Herald — EU Transparency Law Forces Microsoft to Reveal 38% of Profits Parked in Ireland. Fox Business — LARRY KUDLOW: It’s time to cut the capital gains tax. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LBULtH6X3qY4cZxzGWe6U8.jpg — Take These Steps to Tame Your Taxes In Retirement