Taxation
EPRA advocates for the broad development of the listed property sector in Europe. As part of that, EPRA is committed to improving the tax efficiency of the European real estate market in a way that encourages the growth of the listed sector.
EPRA’s contribution to the call for evidence on the Anti-Tax Avoidance Directive (ATAD I)
EPRA is pleased to provide feedback on the Anti-Tax Avoidance Directive (ATAD I), recognising the importance of evaluating the Directive in light of recent tax developments to avoid discrepancies, and aligning with the new Commission mandate’s focus on competitiveness.
Position paper on upcoming administrative guidance for the implementation of OECD Pillar 2
The OECD is intending to publish in 2024 additional guidelines on Pillar 2. EPRA takes this opportunity to share a position paper to help support the harmonised application of the Pillar 2 exclusion on Real Estate Investment Vehicles (REIVs) across all jurisdictions of the Inclusive Framework.
EPRA's feedback to the Commission’s public consultation – Directive on Business in Europe: Framework for Income Taxation (BEFIT)
The proposed directive seeks to establish a common corporate tax framework to support the EU internal market but may have negative impacts on the current European REIT regime's landscape.
EU Retail Investment Strategy - EPRA Contribution to the Public Consultation
Read our submission on 23 August 2023 to DG FISMA on the Public Consultation - Retail investment strategy
EPRA position paper on Faster and Safer Tax Excess Relief (FASTER)
A new Directive to address challenges related to administrative complexity associated with refunding excess withholding taxes which could greatly benefit the listed real estate industry.
Structural Overview of the Real Estate Investment Industry
EPRA and PwC released a report to bring clarity to the complexity of the real estate industry and elicit an understanding of the various actors in the property investment market.
New PEPP rules enter into force
New European pension regulations that have come into force in March 2022 could unlock vast investment potential in the listed real estate sector.
Listed REITs in the European Union
Discover the function, purpose and many benefits of REIT regimes, and see the positive impact they have brought to the growth of the EU economy.
EPRA Position Paper on the EU Taxonomy Proposal
POSITION PAPER - EPRA welcomes the EU initiative on sustainble finance and recommends exploring the inclusion of listed equity to the scope of the Regulation.