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.

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