Meet the EU’s FASTER Directive

The EU’s “Faster and Safer Relief of Excess Withholding Taxes” (FASTER) Directive introduces a single and digital framework to streamline withholding tax relief on cross‑border dividends and interest, to reduce barriers to investment and to fight tax abuse. It sets new common rules and timelines across Member States and puts Certified Financial Intermediaries at the centre of delivery. Member States must transpose the Directive into national legislation by 31 December 2028. The regime will go live on 1 January 2030.