Bosnia and Herzegovina introduces rules for VAT refund on first supply of residential property
Bosnia and Herzegovina has adopted a regulation establishing the procedures for VAT refunds on the first supply of residential property for eligible first-time home buyers. The rules apply to purchases of newly built residential properties subject
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Germany gazettes tax advisory reforms, anti-profit shifting measures enter into force
Germany published the Ninth Act Amending Provisions in Tax Consultancy Law and Tax Law in the Official Gazette on 2 July 2026. The legislation introduces extensive reforms to the regulation of tax advisors and tax advisory organisations while
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Sweden expands simplified VAT scheme, exempts food donations
The Swedish government has proposed reforms to simplify Value Added Tax (VAT) rules for second-hand goods and food donations, with amendments to the Value Added Tax Act (2023:200) aimed at reducing administrative burdens for businesses while
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OECD release Tax Inspectors Without Borders report, highlights progress in strengthening tax administration
The OECD has released its latest annual report on the Tax Inspectors Without Borders (TIWB) initiative on 2 July 2026, highlighting continued progress in helping developing countries strengthen tax administration and audit capacity. The report
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France issues guidance on differential contribution on higher-income households
France's Tax Authority issued guidance on 30 June 2026 on the exceptional (differential) contribution on higher-income households, providing further details on the operation of the measure introduced by the Finance Law for 2025 and extended under
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Puerto Rico consolidates municipal sales and use tax filing into single state platform (SURI)
Puerto Rico Department of the Treasury has published Internal Revenue Circular Letter No. 26-13 on 30 June 2026, which details the mandatory integration of municipal sales and use tax (IVU) into the Unified Internal Revenue System
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Spain cuts hydrocarbon tax rates, extends diesel aid through September 2026
The Spanish Tax Agency has announced the publication of Royal Decree-Law 18/2026 in the Official State Gazette (BOE), introducing tax measures under the Comprehensive Response Plan to the Crisis in the Middle East. The legislation, dated 29 June
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Zambia extends fuel excise duty relief through September 2026
Zambia has extended the temporary suspension of excise duty on petrol and diesel, together with the zero-rating of Value Added Tax (VAT) on the two fuel products, for another 90 days. The extension applies from 1 July to 30 September 2026 and is
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Malawi: MRA transitions from fiscal devices to real-time electronic invoicing
The Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) has confirmed on 23 June 2026 that it had reached a major milestone in its digital transformation agenda with the successful migration of more than 8,260 of approximately 9,000 targeted VAT-registered businesses to
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Kenya: KRA launches six-month tax amnesty initiative
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) announced on 3 July 2026 that it has rolled out a new tax relief programme designed to ease the financial burden on citizens while simultaneously boosting domestic revenue. Building upon two previous campaigns
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Brazil: Tax reforms moves to mandatory phase, CBS and IBS take effect in August
Brazil's tax reform—established by Constitutional Amendment No. 132/2023 and regulated by Complementary Law No. 214/2025—shifts from preparation to enforcement in July 2026. The Dual VAT system introduces CBS (Contribution on Goods and
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Colombia: DIAN announces 2026 personal income tax return deadlines
Colombia's tax authority (DIAN) released Press Release 090 on 30 June 2026, outlining the filing schedule for the 2025 personal income tax return. The filing window runs from 12 August through 26 October 2026, with submission dates staggered
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Vietnam extends tax relief on fuel, qualifying raw materials through September 2026
Vietnam’s government has issued a Resolution No. 34/2026/NQ-CP dated 30 June 2026, which outlines the extension of tax incentives for specific energy products. The resolution mandates a continued period of reduced import duties, environmental
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Colombia faces tax reform standoff as experts back revenue hikes, government pursues cuts
Colombia is preparing for a potential tax reform driven by rising fiscal pressures and a growing deficit. While the incoming administration has proposed tax cuts, experts argue that broader structural changes will be needed to increase revenue and
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South Africa: SARS launches 2026 tax filing season with expanded auto-assessments, digital upgrades
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has launched the 2026 tax filing season, introducing new enhancements aimed at simplifying the filing process and broadening the scope of its auto-assessment programme. SARS stated that these improvements
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India revises fuel export duties, raises petrol levy while cutting diesel and ATF rates
India's Finance Ministry recalibrated its windfall gains tax on fuel exports through a revised notification on 1 July 2026, signalling a shift in its fiscal approach to petroleum product shipments. The adjustments, which took effect on 1 July
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Nigeria: Tariff reforms, green tax framework enter into force
Nigeria's federal government has unveiled sweeping tariff restructuring and environmental tax measures set to commence on 1 July 2026, according to the 2026 Fiscal Policy Measures (FPM) circular issued by Minister of Finance Wale Edun. The
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Greece: AADE extends GIR filing deadline, issues Pillar Two guidance
Greece's tax authority (AADE) published two administrative guidance documents for taxpayers subject to Pillar Two global minimum tax requirements under Bill 5100/2024. Decision A.1131/2026 establishes the complete filing and information exchange
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