Strategizing Multinational Tax Risks

The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has struck down the controversial “fairness tax” of Belgium, based upon violations of the Parent-Subsidiary Directive and the freedom of establishment.

Taxpayers who have paid this tax should file a claim for refund, and all taxpayers should be aware of any similar “fairness” provision that unfairly discriminates taxpayers based on enacted EU legislation.

EY’s Global Tax Alert provides additional details.

Click to access 2017G_03275-171Gbl_Belgian%20fairness%20tax%20ruled%20incompatible%20with%20EU%20law%20by%20CJEU.pdf