Italy approves annual, basic VAT return forms for 2025 tax year
The Italian Revenue Agency approved the Annual VAT Return Form to be used for filings in 2026, covering the 2025 tax year. Alongside the standard form, a simplified “Basic Annual VAT Return Form” has also been introduced for taxpayers who
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China clarifies VAT taxable sales calculation scope for specific transactions
China’s Ministry of Finance (MoF) and the State Taxation Administration (STA) have issued Announcement No. 12 of 2026 on 30 January 2026, providing detailed clarification on how taxable sales amounts should be calculated for value-added tax (VAT)
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Bahrain: NBR issues revised VAT real estate guidance
Bahrain’s National Bureau for Revenue (NBR) issued Version 1.6 of its VAT Real Estate Guide on 29 January 2026. The publication outlines the VAT framework for the real estate sector in Bahrain, and the key change in this update is the addition of
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Bahrain: NBR Updates VAT general guide
Bahrain’s National Bureau for Revenue (NBR) released an updated VAT General Guide on 28 January 2026. The guide outlines the main principles of value-added tax (VAT) in the Kingdom and offers practical guidance for businesses and taxpayers. The
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China introduces 2026 VAT reforms to support SMEs, agriculture
China’s Ministry of Finance and the State Taxation Administration have jointly released Announcement No. 10 of 2026 on 30 January 2026, introducing a comprehensive framework to ensure a "smooth transition" following the implementation of the
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China updates VAT, consumption tax policies for export businesses
The Ministry of Finance and the State Taxation Administration have officially released Announcement No. 11 on 30 January 2026, providing a definitive roadmap for export tax policies under the nation’s newly implemented Value-Added Tax (VAT)
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India: 2026 budget proposes relaxed tax rules for multinationals, reforms safe harbour regime
India's Minister of Finance, Nirmala Sitharaman, delivered the Union Budget for 2026-27 on 1 February 2026. The proposals aim to relax tax rules for multinational companies, which are expected to bring greater certainty to cross-border transactions.
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Malta: Tax and Customs Administration clarifies VAT for taxi operators using ride-hailing platforms
The Malta Tax and Customs Administration has issued an explanatory note on 26 January 2026, outlining the Value Added Tax (VAT) obligations for taxi operators using online ride-hailing platforms. The explanatory note clarifies VAT treatment for
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Spain repeals VAT, PIT, corporate tax measures
Spain’s Official State Gazette (BOE) published the Congressional Resolution of 27 January 2026 on 28 January 2026, formally announcing that Royal Decree-law 16/2025 – which was introduced to support socially vulnerable groups and implement
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Vietnam amends VAT law, eases compliance for small businesses
Vietnam passed Law No. 149/2025/QH15 on 11 December 2026, amending the Value-Added Tax Law No. 48/2024/QH15. The law was approved by the National Assembly in December 2025 and takes effect from 1 January 2026. The amendments remove the
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Chile: SII grants relief for taxpayers affected by Ñuble, Biobío wildfires
The Chilean Tax Administration (Servicio de Impuestos Internos, SII) has announced an automatic remission of interest and fines for taxpayers impacted by the recent wildfires in the Ñuble and Biobío regions. The relief applies to late filings
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Mexico: SAT clarifies proof of tax status not required for electronic invoices
Mexico’s Tax Administration Service (SAT) has confirmed, on 20 January 2026, that the Proof of Tax Status (Constancia de Situación Fiscal, CSF) is not mandatory for issuing electronic invoices (CFDI). Any issuer who conditions the issuance of a
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Georgia updates excise duty framework for tobacco products
Georgia has amended its excise duty framework for tobacco and tobacco products, introducing both reduced and increased rates depending on production volume and origin. No. Product HS Code Description Unit Excise Rate (%) 3 Tobacco,
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France: Government publishes list of approved e-invoicing platforms
The French government has published a list of the first 101 platforms approved for use under the country’s electronic invoicing (e-invoicing) and electronic reporting reform. The list, issued on 16 January 2026 by the Directorate General of Public
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Cyprus Presidency outlines taxation priorities
The Cyprus presidency presented its work programme for the first half of 2026 at the EU Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) meeting on 20 January, outlining its taxation priorities. The Presidency will continue efforts to combat tax
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Nigeria: NRS clarifies VAT on bank charges
The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has clarified, on 15 January 2026, that Value Added Tax (VAT) has not been newly applied to banking services, fees, commissions or electronic money transfers. VAT has always applied to fees, commissions, and
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Poland confirms phased rollout of mandatory KSeF e-invoicing from February 2026
Poland is preparing to roll out its National e-Invoicing System (KSeF), a digital platform for issuing, sending, receiving, and storing structured invoices. The Ministry of Finance and the National Revenue Administration (KAS) outlined the
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Italy: Tax Authorities updates annual VAT return forms
The Italian tax authorities have released the 2026 annual VAT return forms, Modello IVA 2026 and the simplified IVA BASE 2026, together with their official instructions for the 2025 tax year. The forms are available electronically on the Agenzia
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