As part of the fall tax package, the Hungarian Government proposed an automatic, inflation-tracking increase of tax on, inter alia, energy products as of 2025. The actual increase from 1 January 2025, however, significantly exceeds the current (and expected) inflation levels. This might concurrently lead to increased inflation again.
New Year, New Tax Adjustments: Montenegro’s 2025 Update
From September 2024, the Montenegrin Parliament passed a series of tax legislative amendments aligned with the country’s Fiscal Strategy for 2024-2027. Set to take effect on January 1, 2025, these reforms aim to increase budget revenues to offset recent reductions in labor taxes and improve the business environment. The changes affect the Corporate Income Tax Law, Personal Income Tax Law, VAT Law, Law on the Write-off of Interest on Outstanding Tax Liabilities, and Excise Law, focusing on modernizing the tax system and stimulating investments primarily in the agricultural sector.
Changes in the Local Taxes from 1 January 2025
Based on the 2017 Central Budget Act, the financial system of the local governments was supplemented by a new source: the solidarity contribution, which is paid to the central budget by a proportion of municipalities with a high per capita tax burden and is aimed at improving equal opportunities.
Significant Changes to the Taxation of Vehicles
By passing the proposed bill on 25 November 2024, the Hungarian Government enacted significant changes to the taxation of company vehicles, set to take effect in 2025 and beyond. These modifications aim to increase tax revenues and promote the adoption of environmentally friendly vehicles.
PRK Partners Enters Partnership with Quantera Global
PRK Partners has announced a partnership with Quantera Global.
Key Amendments to Slovenia’s Tax Laws in 2025
In this article, we highlight the most relevant changes to Slovenia’s tax laws, from the perspective of corporate income tax, VAT, personal income tax and tax procedure that enter into force on 1 January 2025.
North Macedonia Adopts Law on Global Minimum Corporate Income Tax
On 27 December 2024, the Parliament of North Macedonia adopted the new Law on Minimum Global Corporate Income Tax (“Law”).