19/12/2017 (Agence Europe) – Following an in-depth investigation and in the wake of commitments made by Malta, the European Commission on Tuesday 19 December approved a tonnage regime, taxing shipping companies on the basis of the net tonnage of their vessels rather than profits made. The tax will apply to the principal transport income, certain accessory income related to transport and to income from dredging and towing, subject to conditions. Companies wishing to benefit from the scheme...