Finland: MoF consults on narrower exemption for indirect real estate transfers
Finland’s Ministry of Finance has initiated a public consultation on a draft proposal to amend Section 10 of the Income Tax Act as of 14 September 2026. This legislative change focuses on the taxation of indirect real estate transfers,
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Poland: MoF postpones KSeF penalties until end of 2027
Poland’s Ministry of Finance (MoF) has decided to postpone the imposition of penalties for incorrect use of the National e-Invoice System (KSeF) until 31 December 2027, extending the deferral by one year. The decision, announced on 16 September
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US enacts disaster tax relief for casualty, wildfire losses
US President Donald Trump signed H.R. 5366, the Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act, on 11 September 2026. The Senate and House both passed the measure with overwhelming bipartisan support. The Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax
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Argentina clarifies RIMI eligibility, investment requirements
Argentina’s Revenue and Customs Control Agency (ARCA) has published new FAQs clarifying how taxpayers can qualify for benefits under the Medium-Scale Investment Incentive Regime (RIMI). The guidance, published on 17 September 2026, confirmed
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Korea (Rep.) extends fuel tax cuts through November 2026
Korea (Rep.) will extend its fuel-tax cuts for another two months through the end of November 2026, the Ministry of Finance said on 18 September 2026. The existing tax reductions of 15% on gasoline and 25% on diesel and butane will remain in
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Germany cuts fuel taxes to address record-high prices
Germany's government announced a fuel tax cut on 18 September 2026 to help motorists and businesses struggling with soaring energy costs. The energy tax on gasoline and diesel will drop by EUR 0.14 per litre, reducing total costs by approximately
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Cyprus extends fuel tax reduction to November 2026
The Cyprus Council of Ministers approved a proposal from the Ministry of Finance on 10 September 2026 to extend the reduction in Special Consumption Tax (SCT) rates on motor fuels until 30 November 2026. The reduction, which was due to expire on 17
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Dominican Republic exempts e-invoice issuers from ITBIS withholding
The Dominican Republic’s Directorate General of Internal Revenue (DGII) has issued General Rule (Norm) No. 02-26 on 16 September 2026, removing certain ITBIS withholding obligations for transactions involving authorised electronic invoice
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EU finance ministers push for energy windfall tax plan
European Union finance ministers met in Dublin on 18 September 2026 to discuss imposing a joint windfall tax on energy companies. The debate centres on profits these firms are making from surging oil and gas prices following the closure of the
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Australia: ATO reports strong tax compliance among large businesses in 2025-26
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has published its annual findings on the tax compliance and performance of large public and multinational businesses on 17 September 2026. The released findings show high levels of tax compliance across the
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Hong Kong announces 2026 policy address, unveils corporate tax incentives and family tax reliefÂ
Hong Kong has announced the release of the Hong Kong Chief Executive's 2026 Policy Address on 16 September 2026. The tax policy measures outlined in the Hong Kong Chief Executive's 2026 Policy Address form a central part of the HKSAR
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Netherlands approves bill implementing first phase of ViDA package
The Netherlands House of Representatives approved the bill implementing the first phase of the VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) package under Council Directive (EU) 2025/516, according to a plenary report on 17 September 2026. The primary objective
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Ukraine: NBU raises key rate amid inflationary pressures
Ukraine’s National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) raised the key policy rate by 0.5 percentage points to 16.0% per annum, with the new rate taking effect from 18 September 2026. The key policy rate is applied to calculate interest and penalties on late
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Bahrain: NBR clarifies eligibility for VAT margin scheme
Bahrain’s National Bureau for Revenue (NBR) has issued updated VAT guidance clarifying the conditions for applying the profit margin scheme to used goods. The updates were published on 20 September 2026 in VAT General Guide Version 1.16 and VAT
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Netherlands outlines e-invoicing, digital reporting framework under ViDA
The Netherlands’ State Secretary for Finance Eerenberg informed the House of Representatives on 11 September 2026 about the Cabinet’s choices for implementing electronic invoicing and digital reporting under the VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA)
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South Africa: SARS consults on digital VAT model
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) announced on 18 September 2026 the publication of FAQs addressing its proposed VAT modernisation programme. The document explains the proposed Digital VAT Model, its implementation, potential business impacts
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Serbia amends VAT rules on registration, returns, and tax corrections
Serbia’s Parliament has enacted amendments to the Value Added Tax Law, published in Official Gazette No. 80/2026. The amendments entered into force on 8 September 2026 and will generally apply from 1 January 2027, unless otherwise specified in the
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Bulgaria revises Pillar Two tax exchange framework
Bulgaria published Decree No. 304 in the State Gazette on 18 September 2026, promulgating the Law on the Supplement to the Law on the Ratification of the Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters. The amendment adds Pillar Two
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