Belgium, Greece protocol to DTA enters into force

Belgium's Ministry of Finance issued Circular 2026/C/33 on 24 February 2026, establishing a separate 5% capital gains tax on the disposal of shares in SICAV-RDT/DBI-BEVEK investment companies effective from the assessment year 2026. It also

Belgium’s government submitted an Omnibus Bill No. 56 1378/001 to parliament on 23 February 2026, proposing several tax amendments, including an increase in the annual tax on securities accounts and a higher dividend withholding tax rate for

Belgium’s tax authority announced, in the Official Gazette no. 2026001356 of 23 February 2026, that Belgian intermediary legal entities and Belgian recognised representative legal entities are required to file annual tax returns on securities

Greece’s Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) announced, on 20 February 2026, that the importer licensing process for the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is open until 31 March 2026, as Greece accelerates preparations for the

Greece’s Ministry of National Economy & Finance and the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE), on 17 February 2026, have extended the deadlines for the implementation of mandatory electronic invoicing for large enterprises included

The Belgian Council of Ministers approved a Royal Decree on 13 February 2026 introducing higher VAT rates for specific goods and services. The changes target pesticides, plant protection products, furnished accommodations, and camping facilities.