Turkey introduces nuclear energy tax exemptions, establishes vehicle excise floors
Turkey has enacted Law No. 7590, introducing several tax measures, including reforms to the special consumption tax (SCT) on motor vehicles, new tax incentives for the nuclear energy sector, and an extension of employment support measures. The law
See MoreAzerbaijan clarifies tax treatment of employee meal expenses, AZN 5 daily threshold
Azerbaijan’s tax authority has published a new administrative guidance clarifying the tax treatment of employees' meal expenses, including their deductibility, income tax withholding obligations, and the calculation of social insurance
See MoreArgentina: ARCA simplifies VAT credit recovery for mining companies
Argentina's tax authority (ARCA) has announced that it has streamlined VAT credit recovery for mining exploration companies through General Resolution No. 5879/2026, published in the Official Gazette on 23 July 2026. The new procedure
See MorePoland: 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
See MoreBelarus 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 MoreUzbekistan introduces simplified VAT rate, tax reforms for small businesses
Uzbekistan has issued Presidential Decree No. UP-100 of 26 May 2026, which outlines a comprehensive reform package designed to modernise and simplify the tax environment for small businesses in Uzbekistan. Scheduled for implementation between
See MoreCzech Republic proposes key VAT amendments for 2027-28
The Czech Ministry of Finance has unveiled two draft amendments to the VAT Act, introducing significant changes scheduled to take effect from 1 January 2027 and 1 July 2028, addressing bad debt provisions, hospitality VAT rates, and partial
See MoreRussia 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
See MoreEgypt updates unified VAT refund rules with new addendum
Egypt has issued a fourth addendum to Executive Instructions No. 90/2021 governing the “Unified Procedures for Value Added Tax (VAT) Refunds”, introducing updated rules intended to streamline and standardise VAT refund administration across the
See MoreTurkey enacts tax law banning deductions on gambling advertisements, promotions
Turkey's Revenue Administration has gazetted Law No. 7577 on 17 April 2026. Law No. 7577, which introduces widespread amendments to various tax, finance, and administrative statutes scheduled for 2026. The legislation implements strict
See MoreBolivia: SIN enacts 100% VAT credit restoration for fuel purchases
Bolivia’s National Tax Service (SIN) has removed the long-standing restriction on fuel-related tax credits, allowing taxpayers to claim 100% of VAT on gasoline and diesel invoices. Previously, only 70% was creditable, leaving businesses to absorb
See MoreBolivia cuts corporate tax burden for zero-rated VAT businesses
Bolivia’s National Tax Service (SIN) has introduced a regulatory update yesterday, 7 April 2026, aimed at easing the tax burden on businesses operating under the “zero rate” VAT regime. Through Regulatory Board Resolution (RND) 102600000010,
See MoreMongolia announces broad tax reforms, cuts corporate tax to 15%
Mongolia’s government submitted a comprehensive tax reform package to Parliament on 30 December 2025, following extensive nationwide consultations with over 13,000 citizens and businesses throughout the year. The proposed amendments to
See MoreMalawi doubles VAT threshold, introduces digital services tax in 2026-27 budget policy statement
Malawi’s Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Decentralisation has presented the 2026-27 Budget Policy Statement to the National Assembly of Malawi on 27 February 2026. Framed under the theme of "Driving Economic Recovery and Sustainable
See MoreRomania: ANAF tightens VAT refund approval process with new county-level oversight
Romania’s tax administration, the National Agency for Fiscal Administration (ANAF), announced on 13 March 2026 that it is modifying Order No. 352/2022, which governs the procedure for handling negative VAT amounts with refund requests. Under
See MoreBelgium: Tax authorities announce VAT provision account to launch in May 2026
Belgium’s tax authority, the Federal Public Service Finance, announced on 4 March 2026 that Belgium will replace the existing VAT current account with a VAT provision account from 1 May 2026, as part of its tax modernisation initiative launched
See MoreMozambique enacts 2026 tax reforms, introduces VAT on digital services
Mozambique's President signed into law and ordered the official publication of the Economic and Social Plan and State Budget (PESOE) for 2026, along with a package of tax reform legislation on 29 December 2025. Effective from 1 January 2026, the
See MoreChina issues interim framework for tax deductions on capital assets
China’s Ministry of Finance and the State Taxation Administration have issued Announcement No. 15 of 2026 on 30 January 2026, in which it issued provisional rules clarifying the deduction of input VAT on long-term assets, with a particular focus
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