Europe: Tax

France has recently relaxed regulations governing the EU Blue Card, introducing new eligibility criteria regarding professional experience, shorter required durations for employment contracts, and relaxed regulations on mobility within the EU. These reforms are part of France's implementation of the requirements of the 2021 EU Blue Card Directive, with changes taking effect as of April 25, 2026.

Switzerland remains one of the most attractive jurisdictions for internationally mobile individuals and families seeking political stability, personal security, a high quality of life and a reliable legal and tax environment.

The UK determines tax residence based on the Statutory Residence Test (SRT). While the rules can be complex, incorporating five Automatic Overseas Tests, four Automatic UK Tests, eight potential split year cases, and the sufficient ties test (with five possible ties), in many cases the outcome ultimately turns on a simple metric: the number of days spent in the UK.

British expats living in Spain face a critical decision about their UK property: should they keep it as a rental investment or sell and reinvest the proceeds? With the 2025 Renters' Rights Act fundamentally changing landlord rights, new EPC requirements demanding costly upgrades by 2030, and complex dual UK-Spain tax obligations creating hidden costs, the traditional assumption that property is always the best investment no longer holds.

A crucial requirement for QAHC eligibility is that the company is UK tax-resident, but not that it is a UK company and therefore both Jersey and Guernsey incorporated companies are eligible.

Switzerland remains one of the most attractive jurisdictions for internationally mobile individuals and families seeking political stability, personal security, a high quality of life and a reliable legal and tax environment.

Explore recent developments in Luxembourg tax law, including administrative court rulings on interest-free loans, corporate tax losses, and share premium repayments. ATOZ provides expert analysis on transfer pricing disputes, the new impatriates regime, and Pillar Two GIR filing exemptions that impact multinational corporations and investment structures.

Switzerland's position as a leading global commodities trading hub is reinforced by competitive cantonal tax rates, efficient infrastructure, and a favourable regulatory environment.

The principal provisions concern the transposition into Greek law of two EU Directives — 2023/2226 and 2025/872 (DAC8 and DAC9, respectively) — through amendments to Law 4170/2013 (the Law), the framework statute governing administrative cooperation in the field of taxation.

Switzerland remains one of the most attractive jurisdictions for internationally mobile individuals and families seeking political stability, personal security, a high quality of life and a reliable legal and tax environment.

The UK determines tax residence based on the Statutory Residence Test (SRT). While the rules can be complex, incorporating five Automatic Overseas Tests, four Automatic UK Tests, eight potential split year cases, and the sufficient ties test (with five possible ties), in many cases the outcome ultimately turns on a simple metric: the number of days spent in the UK.

There are a number of potential tax advantages when using FICs, including Inheritance Tax, but these will vary depending on the size