UIPI Wealth Tax Analysis

UIPI Wealth Tax Analysis Taxes on net wealth have been declining in Europe over the last 20 years. But the topic has regained momentum in times of fiscal consolidation and strong macroeconomic adjustment needs, particularly in vulnerable countries. Iceland and Spain reintroduced the tax during the crisis, and from now…

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VAT Rate Revision

VAT Rate Revision The European Commission proposed in January several new rules to give Member States flexibility to set Value Added Tax (VAT) rates and establish a better fiscal environment for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The main objectives of the new proposal are the creation of a single EU…

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UIPI Analysis: 2018 European Semester – Country Reports

UIPI Analysis: 2018 European Semester – Country Reports In March, the Commission published its so-called “European Semester 2018 Winter Package”, i.e. its annual analysis of the economic and social situation in the Member States, including progress in implementing Country-Specific Recommendations and an assessment of possible imbalances. Country Reports are analytical…

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Portrait N°2: Spain – UIPI 2018 Feature Series

Portrait of Juan Botey and Mas Cals de Fitor – Spain For the second portrait of UIPI Feature Series on Building Heritage, we head to Spain, one of the countries with the richest heritage in the World. Juan Botey is the owner of the Mas Cals de Fitor and of…

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