Italy streamlines tax rules under new PNRR law
Italy’s Revenue Agency has announced that it has enacted Law no. 50 of 20 April 2026, converting Decree Law no. 19/2026, which introduces significant tax simplifications as part of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP)
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Cambodia issues instruction shifting VAT liability on diesel, LPG to the state
Cambodian Ministry of Economy and Finance on 3 April 2026, has issued an Instruction on the state assumption of Value Added Tax (VAT) liability for the supply of diesel fuel and LPG gas, in response to rising international market prices of diesel
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Colombia Constitutional Court strikes down VAT, excise hikes in emergency decree
Colombia’s Constitutional Court issued a press release on 17 April 2026 confirming that Legislative Decree No. 1474 of 29 December 2025 has been declared unconstitutional. The summary refers to Sentencia C-079/26, as set out in the Court’s
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Morocco implements new VAT rules for foreign digital service providers
The Moroccan government has introduced comprehensive value-added tax regulations targeting non-resident providers of digital services, with the rules set to take effect on 11 June 2026. The Government Council approved draft decree No. 2.25.862 on
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Sri Lanka: IRD sets VAT deadlines, reinforces strict penalty regime
Sri Lankan Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has issued a formal reminder to taxpayers regarding Value Added Tax (VAT) obligations for the period ending 31 March 2026, reaffirming strict compliance requirements for payments, return submissions, and
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Sri Lanka: IRD issues final VAT reminder on financial services payments for March 2026
Sri Lankan Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has issued a final reminder to all relevant taxpayers regarding the payment of VAT on Financial Services (VAT on FS) for March 2026, with the due date set as 20 April 2026. Taxpayers are required to settle
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South Africa enacts legal framework for e-invoicing, e-reporting
South African Revenue Service (SARS) has enacted the Tax Administration Laws Amendment Act, 2026 (Act No. 4 of 2026) published on 1 April 2026 in Government Gazette No. 54447, introducing a legal framework for e-invoicing and voluntary e-reporting
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Ecuador clarifies 15% IVA rules for sports betting, streaming, online gaming
Ecuador’s Internal Revenue Service (SRI) has issued a Circular on 31 March 2026, setting out detailed guidance on the application of Value Added Tax (IVA) to digital services, with a particular focus on sports betting (sports forecasts), online
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Uganda considers 26-27 Budget with targeted withholding taxes across key sectors
Uganda’s Parliament is considering a wide-ranging package of draft tax Bills for the 2026/2027 Budget, tabled by the government on 1 April 2026, which proposes sweeping changes across environmental levies, excise duties, VAT and income tax. The
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Ecuador: SRI clarifies 15% VAT on financial services, commissions
Ecuador’s Internal Revenue Service (SRI) has issued Circular No. NAC-DGECCGC26-00000003 on 31 March 2026, clarifying the application of Value Added Tax (VAT), referred to as IVA, on financial services, commissions, and related charges. The
See MoreItaly releases multilingual VAT return forms for 2026 filing
The Italian Revenue Agency has published translated versions of its Annual VAT Return Form and related instructions for the 2026 filing season, continuing its annual effort to support taxpayers with different linguistic needs. The standard annual
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Bangladesh: NBR considers mandatory BIN for business bank accounts to widen VAT net
Bangladesh’s National Board of Revenue (NBR) is considering making VAT registration, known as a Business Identification Number (BIN), mandatory for opening or maintaining business bank accounts, in a move aimed at widening the VAT net. Under
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Botswana presents 2025 tax amendment bills to parliament with increased CIT
Botswana’s Minister of Finance has tabled the 2025 Tax Amendment Bills before Parliament on 15 December 2025. The Bills include the Income Tax Bill (2025), Value Added Tax Bill (2025), the Customs Amendment Bill (2025), and the Tax Administration
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Slovak Republic considers new VAT registration thresholds
The Slovak Republic’s parliament is reviewing a draft legislation that would introduce significant changes to VAT registration requirements from 1 July 2026, including higher turnover thresholds aimed at easing the burden on small
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South Africa enacts 2026 tax reforms, with corporate tax, VAT, fiscal law changes
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has confirmed that three major Acts were promulgated on 1 April 2026, marking updates to the country’s tax and fiscal framework. The legislation includes the Rates and Monetary Amounts and Amendment of
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Bosnia and Herzegovina enacts mandatory e-invoicing
The Parliament of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH) has enacted the Law on Fiscalization of Transactions, effective 12 February 2026. The law requires real-time electronic reporting of B2G, B2B, and B2C transactions and will be
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Oman establishes international financial centre with competitive tax incentives
The Sultanate of Oman issued Royal Decree No. 8/2026 on 12 January 2026, establishing the International Financial Centre of Oman (IFC Oman). Effective 13 January 2026 upon its publication in the Official Gazette, IFC Oman will operate with legal
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Spain mandates e-invoicing for B2B transactions
The Spanish Tax Agency has published Royal Decree 238/2026 on 25 March 2026, in the Official State Gazette (BOE) on 31 March. The decree introduces mandatory electronic invoicing requirements for B2B transactions between businesses and professionals
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