Russia: State Duma approves VAT exemption for precious metal deposits
State Duma approved a draft law exempting banks from VAT on interest paid in precious metals, aiming to boost deposits and reduce legal disputes. Russia's lower house of the Federal Assembly (State Duma) approved at first reading a draft law that
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Latvia: Government approves 2026 budget
The 2026 budget aims to boost revenue through excise taxes while easing living costs via a temporary VAT reduction on essential foods from July 2026. Latvia’s government has approved the 2026 state budget measures on 14 October 2025 and the
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EU releases report on member states’ departures from standard VAT rates
The report mentions that three countries—Luxembourg, Ireland, and Italy—account for 75% of the 64 identified VAT rate deviations, while the remaining 25% are spread across seven other EU nations. The European Commission (EC) has published a
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UAE: FTA issues VAT guide on input tax apportionment
FTA issued VATGIT1 on Input Tax apportionment and special methods. The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has published a VAT guide on Input Tax Apportionment Value Added Tax - VATGIT1. The purpose of this guide is to provide guidance on Input
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Romania approves prefilled VAT return
Romania approved prefilled VAT return under Order 2351/2025. Romania has issued Order No. 2351/2025, which was published in Official Gazette No. 942 on 13 October 2025, approving the use of the prefilled VAT return. The same issue of the
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Belgium introduces VAT bill on service supply rules and margin scheme for arts, antiques
The draft VAT bill updates rules on the place of supply for specific services, the profit margin scheme for art and antiques, and VAT rates, partly implementing EU Directive 2022/542. The Belgian government has introduced a draft VAT bill to the
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Slovak Republic: Government presents amended VAT Law to parliament, proposes mandatory e-invoicing
The amended VAT Law is aimed at introducing mandatory electronic invoicing and online data reporting to tax authorities, which goes into effect from January 2027. The Slovak Republic’s government has submitted the amended Value Added Tax
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Sweden updates guidance on VAT on business asset transfers
The updated VAT guidance on business asset transfers is effective from 30 September. Sweden’s government has introduced new guidance on the application of value-added tax (VAT) to asset transfers within business transfers, effective 30
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Belgium postpones VAT modernisation plans until further notice
Belgium’s tax authority announced that the planned VAT system modernisation has been indefinitely postponed, with transitional measures remaining in place to maintain continuity. Belgium’s tax administration has released Circular 2025/C/62 on
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EU launches infringement procedures against Belgium, France, Malta over small business VAT scheme
The European Commission has opened infringement procedures against Belgium, France, and Malta for failing to implement the IT systems required for the EU small business VAT scheme. The European Commission has urged Belgium, France, and Malta to
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Greece implements EU small business VAT scheme
The measures apply retroactively from 1 January 2025. Greece adopted Law No. 5222, published on 28 July 2025, introducing the EU small business scheme for cross-border supplies, in line with Council Directive (EU) 2020/285 of 18 February
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Sri Lanka delays VAT on non-resident digital services
Sri Lanka delays VAT on digital services by non-resident providers to April 2026. The Sri Lankan Inland Revenue Department (IRD) issued a notice on 1 October 2025 regarding the postponement of the effective date of the Imposition of VAT on the
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Ireland: Revenue outlines VAT rollout for digital age (ViDA) measures
The compulsory e-invoicing and real-time VAT reporting are intended to comply with the EU VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) Directive by 1 July 2030. Ireland’s Revenue announced a phased rollout for compulsory e-invoicing and real-time VAT
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EU Council approves extension of Poland’s 50% VAT deduction limit
The VAT deduction cap is extended until 31 December 2028. The EU Council issued Implementing Decision (EU) 2025/1986 on 22 September 2025, permitting Poland to extend its current VAT deduction restrictions on motorised road vehicles. This
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Latvia: Finance minister outlines key priorities in 2026 draft budget, initiates discussions with social partners
The 2026 budget proposes diversifying revenue sources through higher gambling and excise taxes, while supporting investment and easing living costs with tax law amendments and a temporary VAT cut on basic foods starting July 2026. Latvia's
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Ireland presents 2026 Budget, proposes increased R&D tax credits
Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe said the Budget aims to boost productivity, protect jobs, and strengthen Ireland’s economic foundations. Ireland's Department of Finance has released the Budget 2026, which was presented on 7 October 2025,
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Netherlands: MoF revises VAT rules on valuation, fuel cards, and negative interest
The Decree provides guidance on calculating the VAT taxable amount, offering clarification on the treatment of fuel or charging cards and the transfer of negative interest by service providers. The Netherlands Ministry of Finance published Decree
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Netherlands consults new VAT rules for digital platforms in short-term rentals, passenger transport
The consultation closes on 3 November 2025. The Netherlands government has opened a public consultation on a proposed law targeting VAT responsibilities for digital platforms involved in short-term accommodation rentals and passenger transport on
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