Poland: Sejm introduces new VAT warehousing regime, tightens abuse rules
Poland’s Sejm (lower house of the parliament) has enacted the draft law of 17 July 2026, which introduces a comprehensive set of amendments to the Polish VAT Act (the Act of 11 March 2004), encompassing the new VAT warehousing regime, compliance
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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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Kazakhstan consults tax code reform package on investment climate, administration simplification
Kazakhstan has launched a public consultation on 2 July 2026, on a package of amendments to the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, with proposals intended to improve the investment climate, simplify tax administration, and address a number of
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UK: HMRC updates capital goods scheme to reduce VAT compliance burden
The UK’s HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has published a policy paper on the Simplification of the Capital Goods Scheme on 8 July 2026. This measure details the simplification of the Capital Goods Scheme to reduce the administrative burden for
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Sweden expands simplified VAT scheme, exempts food donations
The Swedish government has proposed reforms to simplify Value Added Tax (VAT) rules for second-hand goods and food donations, with amendments to the Value Added Tax Act (2023:200) aimed at reducing administrative burdens for businesses while
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Vietnam extends tax relief on fuel, qualifying raw materials through September 2026
Vietnam’s government has issued a Resolution No. 34/2026/NQ-CP dated 30 June 2026, which outlines the extension of tax incentives for specific energy products. The resolution mandates a continued period of reduced import duties, environmental
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Belarus introduces tax incentives for robotics sector from July 2026
Belarus has introduced new tax incentives to promote the robotisation of its economy under Edict No. 198 of 17 June 2026. Legal entities implementing robotics are eligible for the following tax incentives: Key tax incentives Depreciation:
See MoreKazakhstan updates VAT exemptions, reduces rates for healthcare sector
The Government of Kazakhstan has adopted Government Decree No. 542, signed on 24 June 2026, introducing amendments to two existing regulations governing Value Added Tax (VAT) treatment for medical services, medicines and pharmaceutical
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Kenya: President assents Finance Act 2026, introduces reduced CIT
Kenya's President has enacted the Finance Act 2026, bringing amendments across multiple tax statutes effective from 1 July 2026. The Presidential assent was given on 24 June 2026. The Finance Act, 2026, does not raise taxes. Instead, it
See MoreKazakhstan exempts VAT for imported IT goods
Kazakhstan has adopted a list of goods that qualify for exemption from import Value Added Tax (VAT) under Subparagraph 11) of Paragraph 1 of Article 479 of the Tax Code, according to Order No. 281/НҚ issued on 2 June 2026 by the Deputy Prime
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Russia: State Duma approves draft bill for regulation of digital assets
Russia’s State Duma, in the first reading, has approved a draft law designed to align the provisions of the Tax Code with separate legislation establishing a comprehensive framework for the regulation of the organisation and circulation of
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Taiwan clarifies VAT exemption procedures for foreign diplomatic missions
Taiwan’s National Taxation Bureau of the Northern Area (NTBNA), Ministry of Finance stated that, pursuant to Article 4 of the Tax Collection Act and the principle of reciprocity, foreign diplomatic missions in the R.O.C. and their personnel may
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Bangladesh announces Budget 2026-27, proposes sweeping incentives for foreign investment
Bangladesh’s Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury presented the National Budget 2026-27 today, 11 June 2026, after his cabinet endorsed the proposed budget on the same day. The total outlay of the FY 2026-27 budget is set at BDT 9.38
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Rwanda issues VAT collection rules for digital, online supplies
Rwanda’s government has published Ministerial Order No. 004/26/10/TC of 29 April 2026 in the Official Gazette No. Special of 29/04/2026, which introduces several key changes and measures regarding Value Added Tax (VAT) on online services,
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Malawi enacts 2026–27 budget, introduces VAT on digital services by foreign companies
Malawi has enacted the legislation implementing the 2026–2027 Budget, which was published in the Official Gazette on 14 April 2026 and entered into force on 15 April 2026. This follows after Malawi’s Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and
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Russia gazettes various tax relief measures for SMEs
Russia has published the Federal Law No. 104-FZ of 25 April 2026 in the Official Gazette, which introduces several significant amendments to the Russian Federation Tax Code, particularly regarding Value Added Tax (VAT) and the Simplified Tax Regime
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Czech Republic: Government approves bill to reinstate EET, cut VAT on soft drinks, and exempt tips
The Czech Republic government has approved a comprehensive overhaul of the country's sales recording system alongside significant tax relief measures for businesses and citizens. First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry and Trade
See MoreKenya lowers corporate tax rate in Finance Bill 2026
Kenya’s government released the Finance Bill, 2026, proposing amendments across key tax laws, including the Income Tax Act (Cap. 470), VAT Act (Cap. 476), Excise Duty Act (Cap. 472), Stamp Duty Act (Cap. 480), Tax Procedures Act (Cap. 469B), and
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