WLN: Tax Law
Reduced rates of income tax applicable specifically for expats earning income in India orworking in India.
In certain circumstances, expats working in India or earning income in India may enjoy special tax treatment and reduced rates of income tax. 1. Employment income Salary income relating to services rendered in India is deemed to accrue or arise in India irrespective of: Accordingly, such salary income is ordinarily taxable in India. However, expatriate […]
Taxability of Foreign Expats in India: Residential status.
India has emerged as one of the world’s fastest-growing economies and a significant global destination for foreign investment, multinational business operations, technology development, and cross-border employment opportunities. Over the last few decades, the Government of India has progressively liberalised its foreign investment and foreign exchange regulatory framework with the objective of attracting global talent, capital, […]
How are corporations and partnership companies taxed in Italy
If you are planning to establish or acquire a company in Italy, it is essential to analyze the tax regime applicable to corporations and partnerships in Italy. Taxation of corporations In Italy, the main types of corporations include the Limited Liability Company (Società a responsabilità limitata – S.r.l.) and the Joint-Stock Company (Società per Azioni – S.p.A.). Corporations […]
Exit Tax in Poland vs Austria – A Practical Comparison
What is exit tax in principle? “Exit tax” (Wegzugsbesteuerung also called “tax on unrealised gains”) is a set of rules designed to tax latent (unrealised) capital gains when a taxpayer (or assets) leaves a jurisdiction in a way that would otherwise deprive that jurisdiction of its future taxing right on a later disposal. In cross-border […]
Portugal: Everything you need to know about Non-Habitual Resident (NHR)
1. The Original NHR Regime (2009–2023) – Now Closed The original Non-Habitual Resident (NHR) regime was one of Europe’s most attractive tax programs for expats, retirees, and remote workers. It offered some very generous benefits: – 10-year duration (one-time only, not renewable) – 20% flat tax on Portuguese-sourced income from certain high-value professions – Exemptions […]
Bulgaria: Personal Income Tax
1. General information The Bulgarian personal income tax (PIT) regime is characterized by a notably simple and low-tax structure compared to most European Union jurisdictions. It operates on a flat tax principle, whereby a uniform rate of 10% applies to the majority of personal income categories, including employment income, income from independent activities, rental income, […]
Bulgaria: Residence Permits Overview
I. Long-Term Residence Permit (up to 1 year) – Based on Investment This type of residence permit may be issued to non-EU nationals for a period of up to one year. Permanent residence cannot be acquired under these grounds. 1. Purchase of Real Estate A foreign national may obtain a long-term residence permit for up […]
Non-Domicile Cyprus: Tax Residency for Individuals and Non-Domiciled Status
Introduction Non-Domicile Cyprus: Tax Residency for Individuals and Non-Domiciled Status The Non-Domiciled framework has substantially strengthened Cyprus’s position as a favourable jurisdiction for international investors, entrepreneurs, and high-net-worth individuals seeking tax-efficient relocation. The regime offers significant exemptions from Special Contribution Tax (SCT) on dividends, along with a series of incentives aimed at professionals and shareholders […]
Exit Tax as a Barrier to Free Movement – Historical and Contemporary Reflections
Introduction Exit taxation, currently in place in many modern states, constitutes a significant obstacle to the free movement of people and capital. Although often justified by the need to protect domestic tax bases, exit taxes can materially influence individual migration decisions and must therefore be carefully considered before relocating abroad. In practice, a decision to […]
WLN Tax Law Focus Group Updates
On Monday 5th May, members of the WLN Tax Law Focus Group and ASEAN Legal Alliance met to discuss the current situation with US tariffs and how this can impact us as tax lawyers. Marcin Gorazda led the meeting and was joined by David Elvira Benito, Abhishek Hans, Jacob Shwergold, András Reinhardt, Peter Van Eysendeyk, Thomas Paoletti and Khor […]