Tax calendar for August 2024

July 29, 2024

All businesses need to have a good overview of public fees and taxes to ensure that operations are by the book.

Failure to comply with dates and requirements can result in additional costs in the form of late payment interest, fines, and, if all goes well, more serious penalties.

Following the dates of official payments is not only a legal obligation but also key to successful operations and desired business growth.

On the tax website you can find all dates throughout the year, see HERE.

Here are the dates for August 2024

August

1.

Excise duties on vehicles (maximum 12 months after import)

Planning fee

Mileage tax due date for electric, hydrogen and plug-in hybrid vehicles for July

2.

Due date for alcohol tax on domestic production for July

Payment deadline for alcohol import tax

6.

Final date for capital gains tax on interest and dividends for the period April 1 – June 30, 2024

Hot water tax due date for the May-June period

VAT due date for May-June

Value Added Tax, one month return for June

Accommodation tax due date for May-June

15.

End date for vehicle fees for the period July-December 2024

Financial management tax deadline for July

Mileage fee end date for 1st fee period 2024

Deadline for withholding tax and insurance premiums for July

Oil tax

Limited tax liability

Fishing fee

VAT, shorter return for July

Excise duties on vehicles imported for commercial purposes

End date for mileage charges on electric, hydrogen and plug-in hybrid vehicles due in July

19.

The tax register for individuals is open until September 2, 2024.

28.

Return fee for single-use packaging for the period May-June

Customs processing fee, 2 months return

Processing fee for domestic production for May-June

30.

Labor inspection fee deadline

Advance payment of assembly fees for legal entities 7/8

Radio fee for individuals, payment 3/3

Parliamentary and local government fees for individuals, payment 3/7

31.

Final submission date for annual accounts 2023 to the annual accounts register

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