Czech Republic consults electronic sales recording reinstatement, tax measures for hospitality sector
The Czech Ministry of Finance has submitted a draft law for consultation that would introduce an updated electronic sales recording system (EET 2.0)Â from 1 January 2027. Drawing on experience from the previous system and reflecting advances in
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Ireland outlines long-term approach to R&D tax incentives
Ireland’s Department of Finance has released the Research and Development Tax Credit and Innovation Compass on 16 February 2026, setting out the work completed in 2025 to review the R&D tax credit regime and related innovation supports. The
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ATAF issues technical note on global minimum tax side-by-side package
The Africa Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) has released a technical note on 6 February outlining changes to the Global Minimum Tax (GMT) known as the "Side-by-Side Package," which details the package components and ATAF's stance on related safe
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US: FinCEN exempts financial institutions from repeatedly verifying beneficial owners
The US Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued an order granting exceptive relief to covered financial institutions from certain requirements under FinCEN’s Customer Due Diligence Requirements for
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Congo adopts 2026 finance law
The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Ministry of Budget has issued an official circular outlining the adoption of Finance Law n° 25/060 for the 2026 fiscal year. The document establishes comprehensive protocols for public financial
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Greece extends mandatory e-invoicing deadline for large enterprises
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
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Saudi Arabia: ZATCA consults economic substance rules for SEZs
The Saudi Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has launched a public consultation on draft economic substance requirements for investors in Saudi Arabia’s special economic zones (SEZs), the authority announced on 18 February 2026. The draft
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Turkey extends Q4 2025 advance tax deadlines in areas impacted by earthquakes
The Turkish Revenue Administration has extended the filing and payment deadlines for fourth-quarter 2025 income and corporate provisional tax returns, as announced in Circular VUK-197/2026-3 on 16 February 2026. The new deadline for affected
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UAE: MoF introduces unified legal framework for tax information exchange on request
The UAE Ministry of Finance issued Cabinet Decision No. 209 of 2025 on Exchange of Information upon Request for Tax Purposes on 10 February 2026. The decision establishes a unified legislative framework for the consistent application of the Exchange
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EU: Turks and Caicos Islands and Vietnam non-cooperative, delists Fiji, Samoa, and Trinidad and Tobago
The EU Economic and Financial Affairs Council revised its list of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions on 10 October 2025, adding the Turks and Caicos Islands and Vietnam and removing Fiji, Samoa, and Trinidad and Tobago. Below is the official press
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Slovenia: Tax Authority clarifies rules on overseas asset allowances
The Slovenia Tax Authority has issued revised guidance on claiming tax relief for assets used abroad on 10 February 2025. The guidance was issued in response to an enquiry from a Slovenian tax resident operating via a permanent establishment
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India: Tax Authority appeals ITAT ruling on Ireland aircraft leasing treaties
The Indian tax authority has filed an appeal before the High Court against the Mumbai bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal’s (ITAT) consolidated order of August 2025, which granted treaty benefits to several Irish aircraft leasing
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The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has released an updated guide, Taxable Persons Guide for Excise Tax (Excise Goods) – ETGTP2 on 10 February 2026. This guide is the second in a two-part series for taxable persons on excise tax in the
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Russia: Bank of Russia cuts key policy benchmark by 50 bps
The Bank of Russia Board of Directors decided to cut the key rate by 50 basis points to 15.50% per annum on 13 February 2026. The economy continues to return to a balanced growth path. In January, price growth accelerated significantly due to
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OECD updates carbon pricing and energy taxation database with 2023 data for 79 countries
The OECD released an updated version of its Carbon Pricing and Energy Taxation Database on 16 February 2026. The database monitors energy taxation and carbon pricing trends across multiple jurisdictions worldwide and has been expanded to cover
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Australia: ATO updates monthly foreign exchange rates for the 2025–26 income year
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has updated its foreign exchange rate guidance, which includes Monthly exchange rates for 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026, and monthly rates for October, November, and December 2025, and January 2026. As per the
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Ireland: Revenue extends 2025 Form 11, CAT ROS filing deadline
Ireland’s tax authority (Revenue) issued eBrief No. 034/26 on 16 February 2026, extending the filing and payment deadlines for certain self-assessment Income Tax and Capital Acquisitions Tax (CAT) obligations for 2025. For self-assessment
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Poland enhances KSeF system with new authentication options, updates manual
Poland has modernised its National e-Invoice System (KSeF) through two major developments: expanded login capabilities launched on 14 February 2026, and a comprehensive manual update for KSeF 2.0. Streamlined access through multiple
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