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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 9456

28 June 2007
Contents Publication in full By article 23 / 38
GENERAL NEWS / (eu) eu/state aid
Green light for income tax and social insurance refund mechanism for Swedish shipping

Brussels, 27/06/2007 (Agence Europe) - On Wednesday, the European Commission approved the modified reintroduction of a mechanism in Sweden to refund seafarer's income tax deducted at source as well as employers' social insurance contributions in respect of Swedish tax-liable seafarers working on Swedish flagged vessels. The measure is expected to decrease flagging-out of the European maritime fleet, preserving employment and maritime know-how in the Community. The Commission examined the...

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