Italy introduces fiscal measures for third sector, amateur sports, VAT, business crisis procedures, digital platforms
Italy’s Revenue Agency announced that it has published Legislative Decree No. 186 of 4 December 2025 in the Official Gazette on 15 December 2025. This decree introduces a coordinated package of fiscal measures affecting the third sector, amateur
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Portugal: Parliament publishes 2026 state budget law, expands scope of reduced VAT rate
Portugal’s parliament has published the final text of the 2026 State Budget Law on 12 December 2025, after it was approved by the parliament on 27 November 2025. ​​The final version of the budget law largely mirrors the initial proposals;
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Denmark: Economic Council prioritises emission taxes
Denmark’s Economic Council Chairmanship released its 2025 environmental economic report on 9 December 2025, highlighting that taxes on greenhouse gas emissions are a more cost-effective and precise tool for promoting the green transition than
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Slovak Republic: Parliament approves mandatory e-invoicing, e-reporting
The Slovak Republic Parliament approved a draft law on 9 December 2025, introducing measures to tackle tax evasion, close the VAT gap, and implement the EU Directive 2025/516 on VAT in the digital era (ViDA). The law establishes mandatory electronic
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Croatia: Parliament adopts streamlined VAT rules, mandatory e-invoicing from January 2026
Croatia’s Parliament approved amendments to the VAT Act concerning e-invoicing. The final version of the amendments was adopted on 5 December 2025. Key legislative actions include extending the reduced 5% VAT rate for specific supplies, such as
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Mozambique: Government adopts amendments to VAT law
Mozambique’s government adopted a draft Value Added Tax (VAT) law during the 41st Session of the Council of Ministers on 2 December 2025. The VAT law is designed to modernise and streamline the electronic submission of invoices and similar
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UAE: MoF clarifies fines for e-invoicing non-compliance
The UAE’s Ministry of Finance (MoF) announced the issuance of Cabinet Resolution No. (106) of 2025 regarding violations and administrative fines resulting from non-compliance with the legislation regulating the Electronic Invoicing System, as part
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UAE: FTA issues administrative exceptions VAT guide
The UAE’s Federal Tax Authority (FTA) issued the Administrative Exceptions VAT Guide on 5 December 2025. The guide explains how registrants can apply for VAT administrative exceptions, which provide concessions allowed under the VAT Law and its
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Switzerland: Federal Council consults on VAT amendments
The Swiss Federal Council opened a consultation on amendments to the Value Added Tax Act on 5 December 2025. The changes aim to implement two parliamentary motions: the extension of platform taxation to electronic services (Motion WAK-S 23.3012)
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Bahrain: NBR updates VAT guidance for real estate sector
Bahrain’s National Bureau for Revenue (NBR) has published Version 1.5 of its VAT Real Estate Guide, dated 18 November 2025, providing updated guidance on Value Added Tax in the Kingdom’s real estate sector. The update clarifies the VAT
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Oman: Tax Authority updates e-invoicing FAQs ahead of phased rollout
The Oman Tax Authority (OTA) has released an updated set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on e-invoicing, providing detailed guidance on the country’s electronic invoicing framework. The e-invoicing rollout, initially planned for 2024, was
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UK: HMRC publishes guidance on transferring a business out of a company
The UK’s HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has published a guidance, on 1 December 2025, for business owners on how to disincorporate a company and continue running its business directly, either as a sole trader or partnership. The guidance also
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Ireland: Irish Revenue clarifies VAT treatment of extended warranties
Ireland’s tax authority, Irish Revenue, has published a new Tax and Duty Manual (TDM) VAT Treatment of Extended Warranties (Revenue eBrief No. 232/25) on 8 December 2025 to provide guidance on the VAT treatment of Extended Warranties. This
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Poland: Parliament adopts 2026 Budget Act, increases bank tax rates
Poland’s Ministry of Finance announced, on 5 December 2025, that the lower chamber of parliament (Sejm) had adopted the Budget Act for 2026, introducing wide-ranging tax changes set to reshape the country’s fiscal landscape next year. The
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UK: Parliament considers Finance Bill containing 2025 budget proposals
The UK Parliament is currently reviewing the Finance (No. 2) Bill (Bill 342 for 2024–26), which was introduced to the House of Commons on 4 December 2025. The bill has completed its first reading and outlines the key tax and financial measures
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France: Tax authorities clarify VAT rates for cultural, recreational, and educational activities
France’s tax authorities have issued detailed guidance on the application of value-added tax (VAT) to cultural, recreational, educational, and professional activities, including exhibitions, sites, installations, and associated services. The
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Germany: Bundestag approves tax amendment Act 2025
Germany’s lower house of the parliament (Bundestag) approved the draft Tax Amendment Act 2025 on 4 December 2025, which introduces tax relief measures for individuals and updates several technical provisions across existing tax legislation. Key
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Liberia: LRA to introduce revised VAT system in 2027
The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) has announced that training programs are underway to prepare for the rollout of a new VAT system, which will replace the existing GST framework starting 1 January 2027. Businesses will be able to register for
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