WHT Refunds Got Easier: Investors Preparations for the EU’s FASTER Directive
Background On 14 May 2024, the EU Council agreed on the FASTER Directive (Faster and Safer Tax Relief of Excess Withholding Taxes), a measure designed to simplify and accelerate withholding tax refunds within the European Union. The directive introduces digitised and modern procedures, which will alleviate administrative burdens on investors and tax authorities alike. Why […]