Withholding-tax relief proposed to support EU cross-border investment
( June 24, 2026, 10:10 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The European Commission has proposed changes to EU tax rules aimed at making it easier and cheaper for companies to operate across borders. The plan would exempt all cross-border dividend, interest and royalty payments between EU companies from withholding tax, while facilitating financing, encouraging investment and boosting competitiveness. The proposal will now be submitted to the European Parliament for consultation, and to EU member states for adoption.Documents attached. ...
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