Peru extends VAT exemptions on selected goods and services
Peru enacted Law No. 32542, published on 31 December 2025, extending the value-added tax (VAT) exemptions for specified goods and services under Appendixes I and II of the VAT law until 31 December 2028. The extension is intended to support key
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China to abolish export VAT rebates for solar products, phase out incentives for batteries
The Chinese Ministry of Finance issued a notice, on 8 January 2026, outlining adjustments to the export VAT rebate policy for photovoltaic products, batteries and related goods. Under the changes, the export VAT rebate for photovoltaic and other
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Ireland enacts Finance Act 2025, enhances R&D tax credits
Ireland has enacted the Finance Act 2025, following its approval by parliament on 23 December 2025, delivering a wide-ranging package of tax measures that include enhanced corporation tax reliefs for construction and the creative industries, an
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Peru: Government extends VAT exemptions for certain goods, services
The Peruvian government has extended the VAT (Impuesto General a las Ventas, IGV) exemption for the transactions listed in Appendices I and II covered under the VAT Law. The law ensures continued VAT relief on essential goods and selected
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Argentina: ARCA extends VAT prepayment relief on essentials until mid-2026
Argentina’s tax and customs authority (ARCA) published General Resolution 5,807 in the Official Gazette on 30 December 2025, announcing an extension to the suspension of advance VAT collection on essential items, including food, medicines, and
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Colombia enacts several tax reforms amid economic emergency
Colombia’s government issued Legislative Decree No. 1474 on 29 December 2025, introducing several temporary tax measures to fund the national budget in response to the state of emergency declared earlier under Decree No. 1390 of 22 December
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Bulgaria implements VAT regime for small businesses, updates registration rules
Bulgaria has implemented new rules to support small businesses and align with the European Union (EU) VAT law. The changes, effective 1 January 2026, are part of the Law on Amendments and Supplements to the Value Added Tax Act to the Bulgarian Value
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Italy issues legislative decree updating VAT rules
Italy’s government has published Legislative Decree No. 186/2025 in the Official Journal No. 288 of 12 December 2025 as part of its ongoing tax reform under Law No. 111/2023. The Legislative Decree No. 186/2025 introduces significant updates
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France gazettes special budget law for 2026, ensures uninterrupted functioning of government operations
France’s government has published Law No. 2025-1316 of 26 December 2025 in the Official Gazette on 27 December 2025, authorising the State to continue collecting existing taxes to ensure the uninterrupted functioning of government operations until
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Lithuania: VMI updates VAT guidance for financial services ahead of 2026 changes
Lithuania’s State Tax Inspectorate (VMI) has issued updated guidance on Article 28 of the Law on VAT, clarifying the application of VAT exemptions for financial services. The revisions introduce a new “technical/administrative services”
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Germany: Bundesrat approves Tax Amendment Act 2025
The Federal Council (Bundesrat) approved the Tax Amendment Act 2025 (Steueränderungsgesetz 2025) on 19 December 2025, providing tax relief measures for individuals and other technical amendments to various tax laws. Income tax: Increase in
See MoreItaly: Revenue Agency issues guidance on cross-border VAT exemption for small businesses
Italy’s Revenue Agency issued the Circular No. 13 on 16 December 2025 on 17 December 2025, detailing the new cross-border exemption scheme for small businesses, introduced under Legislative Decree No. 180/2024, which implements changes to the EU
See MoreItaly 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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Tunisia gazettes 2026 Finance Law, includes presumptive tax regime for small businesses
Tunisia has published the Finance Law for 2026 (Law No. 2025-17) in the Official Gazette on 12 December 2025, setting out a wide-ranging package of tax and fiscal measures aimed at strengthening public finances while supporting targeted sectors of
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Greece enacts law introducing strategic investment incentives, 100% deduction for defence
Greece has passed Law 5246/2025, “Tax Reform for Demographics and the Middle Class – Support Measures for Society and the Economy”, following parliamentary approval on 7 November 2025. The law introduces broad tax reforms, including
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Hungary enacts 2026 autumn tax reforms, additional measures
Hungary has enacted several significant tax measures through legislative acts to reduce administrative burdens, promote business investment, and align domestic rules with EU directives. The measures are scheduled to take effect in 2026 unless
See MoreItaly: Revenue Agency issues regulatory guidelines for cross-border VAT exemption applicants
The Italian Revenue Agency, through the measure issued on 10 December 2025, has defined the procedures for verifying compliance by entities intending to apply the special cross-border VAT exemption regime. The measure follows the implementation,
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Israel: Cabinet approves 2026 state budget amid controversy
The Israeli cabinet approved the 2026 state budget on 5 December 2025 after prolonged negotiations and internal disputes over allocations. The key tax measures and policy changes are as follows: Corporate and Banking Taxes New measures
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