Tanzania enacts Finance Act 2026 with excise, VAT, compliance measures
The Parliament of Tanzania has enacted the Finance Act 2026, introducing a broad package of tax and revenue measures affecting excise duty, export taxes, Value Added Tax (VAT), tax administration and public finance. The Act received presidential
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Germany updates VAT registration form for non-resident businesses
The German Federal Ministry of Finance has released updated VAT registration forms for non-resident businesses, along with revised annexes and guidance notes, replacing versions issued in 2021 and 2023. The forms, published in July 2026, are
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UK announces VAT cut on electricity
The UK government has announced today, 21 July 2026, that VAT on domestic electricity bills will be reduced from 5% to 0% from 1 October 2026, providing support to households ahead of the next Ofgem price cap as part of a package of cost-of-living
See MoreUK: HMRC consults draft 2026 Finance Bill tax measures
The UK government has published a series of draft Finance Bill 2026 measures proposing changes across several indirect taxes and duties, including the Soft Drinks Industry Levy, Air Passenger Duty (APD), Alcohol Duty, Landfill Tax, VAT and Vehicle
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Vietnam issues new regulations on electronic invoices
Vietnam has issued Decree No. 254/2026/NĐ-CP, establishing detailed regulations on electronic invoices and electronic records under the Law on Tax Administration No. 108/2025/QH15. Effective from 1 July 2026, the Decree sets out the framework
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Chile: SII grants tax amnesty to storm-affected regions through October 2026
Chile's Ministry of Finance, the tax authority (SII), and the General Treasury of the Republic (TGR) have granted automatic tax relief to taxpayers in 28 municipalities hit by a recent storm system, according to a release on 19 July
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Romania: ANAF updates tax certificate issuance rules
Romania’s tax authority, the National Agency for Fiscal Administration (ANAF) has amended Order No. 1699/2021 to allow electronic issuance of both VAT Registration Certificates and Tax Registration Certificates, alongside the existing paper
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Sri Lanka clarifies wide-ranging VAT reforms covering digital services, exemptions, compliance
Sri Lanka's Inland Revenue Department (IRD), on 3 July 2026, outlined sweeping changes to the country's Value Added Tax (VAT) regime following the certification of the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Act No. 14 of 2026 on 30 June 2026. The amendments
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Botswana revises list of zero-rated foodstuffs under 2026 VAT Act
The Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS) has published a public notice outlining the revised list of foodstuffs subject to VAT at a zero rate under the Value Added Tax (VAT) Act, 2026. The changes took effect from 1 July 2026 and apply to
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France confirms mandatory e-invoicing rollout from September 2026
The French Ministry of Economy and Finance has announced the forthcoming implementation of mandatory electronic invoicing (e-invoicing) requirements in Communication No. 898 issued on 11 July 2026. From 1 September 2026, all businesses must be
See MoreSri Lanka enacts wide-ranging VAT amendments
Sri Lanka has enacted the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Act, No. 14 of 2026, introducing a series of changes to the Value Added Tax Act, No. 14 of 2002, including revised rules for digital services supplied by non-residents, higher tax rates for
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Taiwan clarifies business tax reporting requirements for imported electronic services
Taiwan’s Central District National Taxation Bureau of the Ministry of Finance stated that domestic businesses and organisations purchasing electronic services from foreign e-commerce platforms are required to declare and pay business tax in
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Italy: EU Council extends VAT split-payment derogation until June 2029
Italy has received approval to continue applying its VAT split-payment system following the adoption, without discussion, of an EU Council Implementing Decision at the Economic and Financial Affairs (ECOFIN) Council meeting held on 10 July
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EU: Parliament adopts ‘EU Inc’ framework, centralised VAT regime to boost competitiveness
Members of the European Parliament have adopted a resolution (TA-10-2026-0270) outlining tax measures aimed at enhancing the EU's competitiveness on 9 July 2026. The proposals include simplifying VAT procedures, introducing coordinated and
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Greece clarifies permanent establishment rules, revamps investment fund taxation
Greece has introduced changes to its tax framework through Law 5313/2026, published in the Greek government’s official gazette on 25 June 2026. The legislation amends the taxation of alternative investment funds (AIFs) and their executives,
See MoreBotswana introduces new tax administration Act, updates income tax and VAT
Botswana has announced the re-enactment of the Income Tax Act and the Value Added Tax (VAT) Act, amendments to the Customs Act, and the introduction of a new Tax Administration Act aimed at harmonising administrative and procedural rules for both
See MoreFrance gets reasoned opinion over unfinished VAT exemption IT system for small businesses
France has received a reasoned opinion from the European Commission, as outlined in its July 2026 infringements package published on 7 July 2026, for failing to fulfil its obligations to provide all the IT functionalities required to enable the
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UAE: FTA issues updated VAT guide for educational services
The UAE's Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has published an updated Education Sector VAT Tax Guide (VATGED1), providing detailed guidance on the VAT treatment of educational services and related goods and services. The June 2026 guide explains the VAT
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