24/11/2023
New Requirements for Digital Platform operators based on DAC 7.
The "Law amending the Administrative Cooperation in the Field of Taxation Laws" was published on November 3. This law implements Council Directive (EU) 2021/514, known as DAC 7, introducing new obligations for Platform Operators and amending several provisions related to administrative cooperation in tax matters, particularly regarding CRS/DAC2 and DAC6 provisions.
Platform operators are mandated to automatically exchange specific data types. However, they are only required to collect data on particular types of sales, termed as "relevant activities," including renting immovable property, providing personal services, selling goods, and renting any mode of transport.
Under the law, Platform Operators must:
• Register with the Cypriot Tax Department or notify if already registered in another EU Member State.
• Conduct due diligence procedures and report determined seller information to the CTD as stipulated in the law.
Non-compliance with these obligations may lead to monetary penalties and reputational harm. Platform Operators proving that no reportable sellers engage in relevant activities through their platforms can be exempted.
Reporting platform operators must register with the Cypriot Tax Department by December 31, 2023. Those starting operations after this date must register upon commencement. The first DAC 7 reporting deadline is January 31, 2024.
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