The FASTER Directive: Simplifying Withholding Tax in the European Union
The European Union’s FASTER Directive, officially published on January 10, 2025, marks a groundbreaking step in simplifying and expediting the repayment of excess withholding tax (WHT) levied by some Member States on dividends paid to non-resident equity holders. By addressing long-standing challenges in cross-border tax matters, this legislation holds transformative potential for businesses and investors...