Octavian Ionascu has joined DLA Piper's Romania office as a Tax Director.
Hungarian Parliament Closes Transaction Tax Loophole Used by Revolut and other Neobanks
The Hungarian Parliament adopted a tax package in June, amending the Financial Transaction Tax Act to close existing loopholes and ensure that all market participants are subject to the tax.
Integrites Joins Diia City Union as Legal Partner
Integrites has joined the Diia City Union as a legal partner, aligning itself with the professional association of resident companies within Ukraine’s Diia.City legal and tax framework.
Moldova: Legal Monitoring Report
This Legal Monitoring Report highlights key legislative developments in Moldova, including the launch of a grant program for tech start-ups, proposed excise duty reductions for small producers, extended paternity leave, enhanced protections for minor employees, regulation of temporary agency work, and time limits on meal voucher usage. Tax updates feature a new regime for freelancers, extended deductions for rural tourism and sports facilities, broader non-taxable income categories, and incentives for SMEs.
Krisztian Kiralyvolgyi Appointed to Partner at KCG Partners
KCG Partners has promoted Krisztian Kiralyvolgyi as Partner.
The End of Crypto-Asset Anonymity in the Czech Republic?
On 7 May 2025, the Czech government approved a draft amendment to Act No. 164/2013 Coll., on International Cooperation in Tax Administration and on Amendments to Related Acts, introducing two key innovations regarding crypto-assets and the taxation of large multinational groups.
Reduced Transfer Tax for Solar and Wind Power Plants – New Bill Brings Relief for Investors
In June 2025, the Hungarian Parliament adopted a bill proposing that the market value of solar and wind power plants be excluded from the base of real estate transfer tax. If adopted, this would reduce the financial burden for investors purchasing land with renewable energy infrastructure.