Italy introduces payment codes for Pillar Two voluntary disclosure
The Italian Revenue Agency announced, on 23 July 2026, that it has introduced new tax codes for paying penalties through the F24 form for voluntary disclosure of violations relating to the Global Minimum Tax's information and reporting obligations
See MoreKorea (Rep of.) introduces APA fast-track, expands tax support for foreign investors
South Korea's National Tax Service (NTS) has introduced a Fast-track procedure for Advance Pricing Agreement (APA) renewals and rolled out a broader package of tax support measures for foreign-invested enterprises (FIEs) aimed at strengthening the
See MoreBahrain updates VAT registration guide with revised processing timelines
Bahrain's National Bureau for Revenue (NBR) has released Version 1.10 of its VAT Registration Guide on 22 July 2026, updating the processing timelines for VAT registration and amendment applications. Under the revised guidance, the NBR will
See MoreEcuador: SRI establishes declaration, payment rules for advance tax on undistributed profits
The Ecuadorian Internal Revenue Service (SRI) has issued Resolution No.NAC-DGERCGC26-00000026, establishing the mechanism for the declaration and payment of advance payments on undistributed profits by resident companies and permanent establishments
See MoreSaudi Arabia: ZATCA issues 25th wave criteria for phase two e-invoicing implementation
The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) determined the criteria for selecting the targeted taxpayers in the Twenty-Fifth Wave for implementing the "Integration Phase " of E-invoicing, as it clarified that the Twenty-Fifth Wave included all
See MoreBelgium introduces tiered capital gains tax on financial assets with progressive rates, exemptions
The Belgian Ministry of Finance has published Circular 2026/C/74 on 22 July 2026. Circular 2026/C/74 outlines the Belgian tax framework for financial capital gains following legislation enacted on 6 April 2026. Circular 2026/C/74 provides
See MoreArgentina: ARCA simplifies VAT credit recovery for mining companies
Argentina's tax authority (ARCA) has announced that it has streamlined VAT credit recovery for mining exploration companies through General Resolution No. 5879/2026, published in the Official Gazette on 23 July 2026. The new procedure
See MoreGhana, Morocco Sign Customs Mutual Assistance Agreement
Ghana and Morocco signed an Agreement on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Customs Matters on 21 July 2026 during the Second Permanent Joint Commission for Cooperation (PJCC), according to a statement issued by Ghana's Ministry of Foreign Affairs
See MoreKenya: KRA extends 8% VAT rate on fuel products through 14 October 2026
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has published the Value Added Tax (Amendment of Rate of Tax) Order 2026 on 14 July 2026, in which it extended the temporary VAT reduction from 16% to 8% on premium gasoline (motor spirit), illuminating kerosene, and
See MoreItaly introduces new tax codes for VAT recovery, entertainment tax, and air taxi leviesÂ
The Italian tax authority has issued three new tax codes through Resolution No. 28 on 23 July 2026 to streamline payment of taxes, interest, and penalties following recovery actions. The codes enable taxpayers to remit these amounts via the F24 and
See MoreNetherlands sets escalating fines for trust UBO registration failures
The Netherlands Ministry of Finance has published a policy rule on 13 July 2026 outlining new administrative fine policies regarding the registration of ultimate beneficial owners (UBOs) for trusts and similar legal arrangements. Effective from 1
See MoreRomania: ANAF consults new e-invoicing registration formsÂ
Romania's National Agency for Fiscal Administration (ANAF) has published two draft orders for public consultation, which update the registration and deregistration forms, along with the related instructions, for the national electronic invoicing
See MorePoland: Sejm introduces new VAT warehousing regime, tightens abuse rules
Poland’s Sejm (lower house of the parliament) has enacted the draft law of 17 July 2026, which introduces a comprehensive set of amendments to the Polish VAT Act (the Act of 11 March 2004), encompassing the new VAT warehousing regime, compliance
See MoreOECD publishes new BEPS Action 5 peer review findings
The OECD has released the latest peer review results on preferential tax regimes under BEPS Action 5, incorporating new conclusions on 13 tax regimes reviewed during the Forum on Harmful Tax Practices (FHTP) meeting held in May 2026. The latest
See MoreBelgium moves to dual e-reporting of invoices starting 2028
Belgium's Council of Ministers approved a preliminary draft law amending the Value Added Tax Code on 18 July 2026, requiring companies to report invoice data electronically in near real time to tax authorities starting in 2028. The measure
See MoreHungary: NAV cuts corporate allowances and tax types to meet RRF commitments, scraps trust and foundation tax exemptionsÂ
Hungary’s government has submitted Draft Law T/387 to the parliament on 17 July 2026 to implement commitments under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) plan by August 31, 2026, alongside other government programs. This legislative
See MoreChile: SII clarifies arm’s length pricing for intangiblesÂ
The Chilean tax authority (SII) has released Letter Ruling No. 1801, dated 20 July 2026, in response to a taxpayer inquiry on whether the DEMPE analysis set out in Chapter VI of the OECD Transfer Pricing Guidelines is an appropriate method for
See MoreUK to reduce business tax for pubs, clubs, music venues
The UK government has announced a 20% reduction in business rates bills for pubs, social clubs and live music venues across England from April 2027, a move expected to benefit nearly 32,000 venues and save the typical pub an estimated GBP 1,100 in
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