New cells in Italy’s annual IPT return Update: 8 June 2023 by Edit Buliczka On 31 March the Italian tax authority released a new Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) return form. The Italian IPT return is an annual return due by 31 May in the year following the reporting period. Related payments are due on a […]
In most cases, the primary responsibility of calculating, reporting and settling insurance premium tax (IPT) remains with the insurance company. But similar to VAT and other indirect taxes, although the insurer acts as the collector and administrator, the economic cost is ultimately borne by the policyholder as the purchaser of the insurance. The cost can’t […]
For cross-border insurers, navigating the complex tax landscape across multiple jurisdictions can feel overwhelming. Tax authorities continue to take measures to boost revenues, increase efficiency and reduce fraud. There is a notable shift towards digital insurance premium tax (IPT) reporting, which places an additional burden on insurers. Ensuring that taxes are filed correctly and are […]
There’s no harmonisation across Europe for how tax declarations are submitted. And methods vary tax by tax, country by country, and even region by region. This can be challenging for many insurers in not only meeting current requirements but in also keeping up with the ever changing insurance premium tax (IPT) landscape. Frequency Although there […]
Tax filing, wherever you are in the world, is becoming increasingly complex, with regular rate updates and governments eager to close tax gaps via new mandates that demand real-time reporting. Despite this, many captive insurers still rely on resource-heavy, manual procedures to capture, validate and process large volumes of data. As well as taking significant […]
From underwriting to reporting, the insurance industry is having to adjust and by choice or imposed, is embracing the digital evolution of its practices. On the reporting front, more tax authorities are forcing insurance companies to tailor their internal processes by jurisdiction, directly impacting the collection of information at the underwriting stage. Digitized services continue […]
Accurately calculating Insurance Premium Taxes (IPT) across Europe can be a challenge, especially when there are inconsistent methods of calculations and a vast array of taxes to understand. Our webinar ‘How to accurately calculate IPT liabilities’ sheds light on the challenges insurers face in ensuring accurate calculations, the various calculation methods different territories use for […]
The Spanish tax system is one of the most complex in Europe. If the tax system and surcharges are not fully understood it can be a real challenge for insurance companies writing business in Spain or for those that want to start their business in this country. Spain has different taxes and reports that must […]
Whilst M&A activity may have slowed down slightly, deals are still taking place and the future of many insurers could depend on a buy-out. Continued volatility in share prices could make a once expensive acquisition target more appealing than it once was. For sectors such as travel and events insurance, now could be the time […]
With the fast pace of change happening on the global tax landscape, where tax authorities require more granular information with electronic tax submissions, it’s not surprising to see another country embarking on their digital journey. Portugal is now following in the footsteps of other nations by changing the way in which stamp duty is declared. […]
Unprecedented times. It’s a phrase that’s been used so much of late but the pandemic is certainly not the first incident that has adversely affected society on a global scale. Before coronavirus, there had been a strong focus on environmental issues and initiatives. With an increase in extreme weather incidents over the last decade, governments […]
A non-authorised insurer is the term used to describe an insurance company that isn’t licensed with a particular country to provide insurance. This can also be known as non-admitted insurance. The non-authorised insurer doesn’t have to comply with local laws and regulations, however, one consequence of not being authorised means it doesn’t get the same […]
Car insurance premiums are always making headlines. With the cost of insurance for younger drivers continuing to rise, a new generation of drivers are questioning the need to own a car. Many drivers who live in the city or commute often only use their cars on weekends, but the cost to insure a car that […]
Over recent years, the number of insurance captives domiciled in Europe has stagnated, if not fallen. Against this backdrop, the challenges faced by captives across the region are rising and in particular, following the COVID-19 pandemic. A specialized market in restricted jurisdictions Europe is the third largest insurance captive domicile in the world having around […]
InsurTech companies are really getting their claws into the insurance industry. New products are coming to market, processes are being overhauled and end customers are benefiting from the positive disruption. From Zego’s flexible policies to By Miles pay-per-mile car insurance, new solutions are rewriting the rules of insurance to better serve customers. But are these […]
France is usually known for the complexity of its insurance premium tax filing system with many parafiscal charges potentially applying to insurance premiums and with many overseas territories where IPT should be filed directly. Over the last decade, France has either introduced new taxes and contributions on insurance premiums or increased rates. Now, as for […]
The coronavirus pandemic’s full effect on insurance is yet to be revealed, however one thing is for certain, the shockwaves will be felt for years to come. Looking at the numbers, Lloyds of London have recently forecast that COVID-19 will cost the insurance industry £167bn globally this year resulting from claims related to the pandemic […]
Premium tax and parafiscal compliance for insurers authorised to operate under the Italian regime can be challenging. For the experienced, it may seem that each year brings a different obligation to be met with new requirements often being introduced. There are almost always links between an upcoming year’s reporting requirements and declarations made in previous […]