Did the Supreme Administrative Court grant a VAT exemption for erotic performances?
In recent days, much attention has been drawn to the judgment of the Supreme Administrative Court (NSA) of 16 October 2025, case no. I FSK 1342/22.
Tax after leaving the Estonian CIT – how does the lump sum tax on company income work? New interpretation by the Director of the National Tax Information Service 2025
The departure of the Estonian CIT has led to a number of concerns being raised among entrepreneurs. Following the termination of the lump-sum tax on corporate income, what is the subsequent course of action for the tax? When does the tax obligation arise and how can costly mistakes be avoided? The answers are provided by…
CJEU judgment in the Xyrality case C-101/24 – Is the platform liable for VAT?
xyrality: CJEU ruling C-101/24 – is the platform liable for VAT? Analysis of Articles 28 and 9a, impact on platform models and pre-2015 settlements.
WHT explanations – have holding companies finally been understood in terms of withholding tax?
WHT explanations – have holding companies gained understanding in withholding tax? What is the opinion of MDDP experts?
Estonian CIT and bond purchases – hidden risk of losing the right to a lump sum regime
Estonian CIT conditions One of the conditions of Estonian CIT is the appropriate structure of the company’s revenues. Passive income may not exceed 50% of total income. Passive income includes, in particular, income from receivables, interest, sureties, guarantees, copyrights, industrial property rights, as well as the sale and exercise of rights arising from financial instruments.…
Hidden gains in the draft amendment for 2026 – what may change in Estonian CIT?
The draft amendment to the income tax laws of September 16, 2025, provides for changes in the regulations concerning the lump sum tax on company income. The recent amendment to the definition of “hidden profits” has generated significant controversy, as it effectively determines which benefits between a company and its shareholders are subject to additional…
Last chance to prepare the 2024 Local File!
Local File 2024: discover why the reliable preparation of transfer pricing documentation and consistency with the Transfer Pricing Regulation (TPR) are essential for tax security.
Intangible services in withholding tax (WHT)
The CIT Act and the PIT Act contain a list of intangible services, the income from which, as a rule, is subject to a 20% flat-rate income tax (withholding tax / WHT). These services include: consulting, accounting, market research, legal, advertising, management and control, data processing, employee recruitment and personnel acquisition, guarantees and sureties, and…
Dividends and beneficial ownership status – the “safe harbour” mechanism in the Minister of Finance’s explanations
Entities that pay dividends to their parent companies have been struggling for years with documentation challenges when attempting to confirm their right to apply for withholding tax exemption. In Explanations concerning the beneficial owner clause published on July 3, the Minister of Finance proposed a solution that can be described as a “safe harbour.” It…
Redemption of shares under Estonian CIT
When applying Estonian CIT, the question arises as to whether remuneration for the redemption of shares financed from pre-lump sum profits should be treated as hidden profit. This is not an abstract issue – it affects many entities that accumulated significant reserve capital before choosing the lump sum and are now planning to redeem shares.…