On 14 May 2024, the Council of the EU (i.e., the EU Member States) reached political agreement on the Directive setting forth rules that aim to make withholding tax (WHT) procedures in the EU more efficient and secure for investors, financial intermediaries and Member States (the Directive (pdf) is also referred to as FASTER). Accede […]

In late 2022 and early 2023, the European Union (EU) will implement two new technology platforms designed to more effectively regulate non-EU nationals’ entry into, and exit from, the Schengen Area. The Entry and Exit System (EES) will take effect in October 2022 and the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) in March 2023. […]

The Schengen Zone is set to welcome Bulgaria and Romania, marking a significant evolution in the European travel landscape. Effective from March 31, 2024, this expansion will streamline cross-border movement in Eastern Europe, offering a more seamless travel experience for millions. Travelers flying or sailing from other Schengen countries into these new member states will […]

The 27 member states of the European Union, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, and the U.K. have been invited to sign a framework agreement for social security that will provide an opt-in to employers and employees to maintain social security coverage in the country of the employer when an employee works from home in another country […]