As stated in a previous article on taxation, the OECD income tax treaty model’s commentary was reviewed this year and has directly impacted article 17 that regulates withholding income tax for artists and sportsmen. This commentary is a text that explains to Member States the different options and stakes of articles included in the Tax Treaty […]
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European Commission seminar on artists mobility
Following several issues faced by artists on the field, the EU has included in the Council work plan for Culture 2011-2014 a thematic seminar on artists’ mobility, social security and taxation. Many EU member states’ representatives, European Commission staff, and associations from the sector gathered for two days of work. Jacques Toubon, chairman of FEVIS, opened […]
a change in income tax abroad !
In the context of the work achieved by FEVIS members and their partners on withholding taxes while performing abroad, the participants to the October 3rd 2013 expert meeting in London have shared their experiences and learned from Dick Moleenar, tax expert from the Netherlands. Following this meeting, FEVIS sent its formal recommendations to European and […]
FEVIS Europe signs article in British magazine TAXATION
FEVIS Europe signs an article in October 31st issue of the British specialized magazine Taxation. It summarizes the issue of article 17 of the OECD tax convention model and its consequences such as double income tax for artistic activity abroad. In order to read and comment on it, please go to http://www.taxation.co.uk/taxation/Articles/2013/10/30/315691/fair-play-all The article was written […]
tax work session, London October 3rd
Our work session on withholding taxes is just around the corner. We are happy to announce that Mr Dick Molenaar, tax expert from Rotterdam who has been lobbying at EU and OECD level for artists to be exempt of taxes while performing abroad, will be joining us. If you wish to contribute virtually to our […]
‘Touring Artists’ in Germany
A new German website TOURING ARTISTS was launched this summer. With legal counselling provided by lawyers on issues related to mobility – taxes, social security, visas, and so on – this platform allows to find or to ask about any piece of information you need on administrative issues. This website is not dedicated to artistic projects […]
work session on taxes, London
The first work session of FEVIS Europe network will take place on October 3rd in London, at the Institut Français in partnership with BureauExport. The subject of the day is taxes (withholding, VAT, etc.) : information sharing and lobbying strategies. 15 agents and ensembles’ managers from the Netherlands, UK, Germany, Italy and France will participate, […]
