Malta enacts 2026 budget measures introducing R&D tax breaks, tighter rules on VAT and excise duties 

18 March, 2026

Malta's Budget Measures Implementation Act 2026 reshapes the country's tax landscape across multiple fronts — introducing a generous 175% R&D deduction, tightening VAT rules on related-party transactions, and overhauling personal...

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Hong Kong schedules readings of 2026 inland revenue amendment bill, Stamp Duty Amendment Bill

18 March, 2026

Hong Kong's Legislative Council is meeting to advance two gazetted amendment bills on tax concessions and stamp duty, seek authority to expend up to HKD 181.7 billion for the 2026-27 financial year, and debate members' motions on homelessness policy and national development strategy, alongside 22 questions on government policy.

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Italy to revise 2026 budget law delaying import fee, clarifying VAT rules, easing hyper-depreciation criteria

18 March, 2026

The Italian government is set to modify its 2026 Budget Law with three significant amendments: delaying import fees on low-value shipments until 30 June 2026, clarifying VAT treatment for exchange contracts based on their signing date, and removing European manufacturing restrictions from enhanced depreciation tax incentives for business capital investments.

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Greece: AADE issues guidance on Pillar Two top-up tax information return

18 March, 2026

AADE has issued a guidance outlining the rules for notifying which entity will submit the Pillar Two Top-Up Tax return. Submissions must be made electronically through myAADE, with deadlines of 15–18 months and penalties for late filings.

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Chile: SII clarifies VAT rules on software purchases from US firms, subsequent sublicensing abroad

18 March, 2026

Chile's tax authority has clarified that a local company distributing US software to Central America must pay VAT on its inbound purchase but may claim exemption on outbound sublicensing—provided customs officials certify the activity as an export service.

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Norway advances digital bookkeeping, e-invoicing mandate for businesses

18 March, 2026

Norway will require businesses to use e-invoicing for B2B transactions from 1 January 2027 and fully digital accounting systems by 1 January 2030, with the government projecting NOK 10 billion in economic benefits over two decades while strengthening financial crime prevention.

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Greece opens myAADE portal for 2025 income tax returns

18 March, 2026

Greece’s tax authority has launched the myAADE platform for filing 2025 income tax returns, setting deadlines through July 2026 and confirming instalment payment options alongside new system features and tax relief measures.

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Oman: OTA issues reminder for 2025 tax return deadlines

18 March, 2026

All returns and payments must be completed digitally through the official government portal, using the prescribed regulatory forms. The authority emphasised that meeting these deadlines is essential for maintaining legal compliance.

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Korea (Rep.) introduces transfer pricing reforms, Pillar Two rollout

18 March, 2026

Presidential Decree No. 36128 introduces wide-ranging amendments to its international tax framework, including enhanced transfer pricing rules, stricter interest deduction limits, updated CFC provisions, and the implementation of the OECD’s Global Minimum Tax, alongside expanded reporting and compliance obligations.

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UK: HMRC consults business systems integration to simplify record-keeping

18 March, 2026

HMRC has opened a consultation seeking views on how digital integration could simplify business record-keeping. The call for evidence runs until 4 June 2026, with responses accepted online or by email.

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