EU Commission authorises French aid package to expand clean tech production capacity
The European Commission announced that it approved a EUR 1.1 billion French scheme on 27 February 2026 to support strategic investments that add clean technology (cleantech) manufacturing capacity in line with the objectives of the Clean Industrial
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Romania: Emergency Ordinance targets R&D, green tech, strategic investments
Romania has published Emergency Ordinance No. 8 of 24 February 2026 in the Official Gazette, which introduced a comprehensive package of fiscal and investment measures aimed at supporting economic recovery. Emergency Ordinance no. 8/2026
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Canada consults domestic content requirements for clean technology, electricity investment tax credits
Canada’s Department of Finance, in a news release on 13 February 2026 ,announced that it launched consultations on the possibility of introducing a domestic content requirement under the Clean Technology and Clean Electricity investment tax
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US issues new tax rules to limit Chinese clean energy components
The US Treasury Department released interim guidelines on 12 February 2026 addressing how companies can qualify for clean energy tax credits while restricting reliance on Chinese-made equipment under President Donald Trump's tax legislation. The
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US: IRS new clarification on energy tax credits linked to prohibited foreign assistance under federal law under OBBB
The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced on 12 February 2026 that it is providing guidance for determining whether electricity-producing qualified facilities, energy storage technologies, or eligible components
See MoreRomania: MoF unveils comprehensive economic recovery plan
Romania's Ministry of Finance has published a comprehensive fiscal and investment package on 9 February 2026, designed to accelerate economic recovery and modernise the country's tax framework. Earlier, the Ministry of Finance published a draft
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Nigeria: NRS scraps road tax credit scheme over verification challenges
The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has ended the road infrastructure tax credit programme on 5 February 2026, citing its inability to verify construction projects completed under the initiative. NRS Chairman Zacch Adedeji announced the decision,
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Italy: Agricultural businesses with cadastral income can access special economic zone tax credit
Italy's Revenue Agency has clarified in Response No. 25 on 9 February 2026 that agricultural businesses that determine income from cadastral (land registry) records can access the tax credit for investments in the Single Special Economic Zone (ZES)
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Cameroon releases 2026 Finance Law, includes new rules for digital giants, green levies
Cameroon’s Ministry of Finance issued a circular on the execution of the 2026 Finance Law, providing guidance on its implementation and outlining the key tax measures introduced for the year. The circular outlines the mandatory instructions for
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US: Treasury, IRS release draft rules for clean fuel production credit under OBBB
The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced on 3 February 2026 the proposed regulations for domestic producers of clean transportation fuel to determine their eligibility for and calculate the clean fuel
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Netherlands: Government coalition outlines 2026–2030 budgetary and tax changes, introduces new business contribution
The Dutch government’s incoming coalition released its agreement for the 2026–2030 term on 30 January 2026, along with an appendix outlining planned budgetary and tax changes. The proposals outline several notable shifts affecting businesses,
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Italy extends investment tax credits for special economic zones, logistics zones
The Italian Revenue Agency announced on 2 February 2026 that it has approved new communication forms and guidelines for accessing tax incentives for investments in the country’s disadvantaged areas, following changes introduced in the 2026 Budget
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El Salvador announces benefits to encourage business expansions, tax credits range from 10% to 30%
El Salvador’s Legislative Assembly enacted Decree No. 498 on 16 January 2026, which took effect on 24 January 2026, with the aim to stimulate the national economy by offering tax incentives to established companies that increase their local
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Israel: MoF consults draft law to safeguard R&D tax benefits under global minimum tax rules
Israel’s Ministry of Finance launched a public consultation on 15 December 2025 on a draft memorandum aimed at keeping the country’s tax incentives competitive ahead of the introduction of a qualified domestic minimum top-up tax in 2026. The
See MoreItaly: Revenue agency introduces updated communication form for investment tax credits in simplified logistics zone areas
The Italian Revenue Agency has updated the supplementary communication form, along with the related instructions, for businesses seeking the investment tax credit available under the simplified logistics zone (ZLS) areas on 20 November 2025. The
See MoreUS: California enacts law for IRC provisions conformity, introduces R&D tax credits
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 711 (SB 711) into law on 1 October 2025, bringing the state’s tax code into conformity with various Internal Revenue Code (IRC) provisions from 1 January 2015 through 1 January 2025. SB 711,
See MoreItaly: Council of Ministers approves 2026 draft state budget, multi-year budget for 2026-28
Italy's 2026 draft budget introduces a new three-year tax credit for businesses in SEZs, extends plastic and sugar tax exemptions until 2026, allocates EUR 100 million for SLZs, and refinances the Nuova Sabatini incentive. Italy’s Council of
See MoreItaly: MoF presents draft budget plan for 2026-28
Italy’s 2026 budget introduces a new three-year tax credit for businesses in SEZs, extends plastic, sugar, and tourist tax exemptions until 2026, allocates EUR 100 million for SLZs, and refinances the Nuova Sabatini incentive. Italy’s
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