EU TAX REFORM 2025 – WHAT YOUR BUSINESS MUST KNOW & DO
Tuesday 12. August at 12:00 - 13:00 CEST
Online
The European Union is rolling out its most ambitious tax reforms in decades. This webinar is a must-attend for every EU-based or EU-operating business, regardless of size, sector, or structure. These are not isolated updates — they are fundamental changes that affect tax planning, compliance systems, digital platforms, and cross-border activity.
What we’ll cover:
🔎 WHY IS THE EU REFORMING ITS TAX SYSTEM?
Understand the global drivers behind these changes:
- OECD BEPS 2.0
- The rise of digital business models
- Pressure for tax fairness between countries
- Growing focus on transparency and standardized reporting
📅 TAX REFORM TIMELINE – WHAT’S COMING WHEN
Get a clear view of rollout phases and legal deadlines:
- Pillar II – live in 2024, with broader application in 2025
- ViDA – starts in 2025, runs in phases through 2030
- DAC8 – in force from 2026
- Withholding Tax Relief – launching from 2026 onward
📌 FOUR MAJOR REFORM AREAS EVERY BUSINESS MUST KNOW:
1. PILLAR II – GLOBAL MINIMUM TAX FOR MULTINATIONALS
- Applies to groups with consolidated revenues over €750M
- Enforces a 15% minimum tax per jurisdiction
- Based on the OECD/G20 GloBE framework
- Understand top-up tax calculations and local risk exposure
- Key action: identify entities in scope, analyze ETRs, align internal reporting to GloBE standards
2. DAC8 – TAX TRANSPARENCY IN THE DIGITAL AGE
- Expands automatic reporting to crypto-asset service providers and digital platforms
- Covers both EU-based and non-EU providers serving EU users
- Aligns with OECD’s Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF)
- You’ll learn how to:
- Assess entity exposure
- Update KYC/onboarding flows
- Coordinate reporting with IT/legal
3. VIDA – VAT IN THE DIGITAL AGE
- Replaces EC Sales Lists with real-time e-invoicing
- Imposes obligations on digital platforms in B2C (e.g. accommodation, transport)
- Mandates two-day e-invoice submission
- What you must do:
- Review ERP/VAT systems
- Prepare for e-invoicing and B2B transaction flow changes
- Understand deemed supplier rules for platforms
4. WITHHOLDING TAX RELIEF REFORM
- Standardizes digital tax relief for cross-border investment income
- Introduces “Relief at Source” and “Quick Refund” options
- Requires certified investor documentation and pre-validation
- Key steps:
- Register for EU tax residence certificates
- Align intermediaries, custodians, and tax teams
🚨 BIG PICTURE: WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- Earlier and more frequent reporting
- Greater scrutiny of cross-border operations
- Digitalization of compliance infrastructure
- Strategic tax planning is no longer optional — it’s critical
👥 Who should attend:
This session is essential for:
- CFOs and finance directors
- Legal and compliance professionals
- IT managers responsible for reporting systems
- Crypto, platform, and SaaS operators
- Tax and advisory firms serving EU clients
Prepare now. These reforms are not theoretical — they are active and coming fast.