Indonesia announces full VAT relief on domestic flights for Eid al-Fitr travel
Indonesia's Finance Ministry introduced Regulation Number 4 of 2026 (PMK-4) on 6 February 2026, to boost consumer spending and support economic activity during the Eid al-Fitr holiday season. This measure eliminates the value-added tax burden on
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Morocco: DGI clarifies 2026 Finance Law, details adjustments to corporate tax, PIT, VAT
Morocco’s tax administration (DGI) issued Circular No. 737 on 27 February 2026, clarifying the tax measures of Finance Law 50-25 for 2026, part of Morocco’s 2023–2026 structural tax reform. Finance Law No. 50-25 was promulgated by Dahir No.
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Philippines: Senate considers automatic VAT, excise tax suspension on fuel during price hikes
The Philippine Senate is considering Senate Bill No. 1935, which was first read on 9 March 2026, proposing an automatic suspension of fuel taxes when global oil prices surge beyond a specific threshold. The bill establishes a clear trigger for
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Argentina updates income tax, VAT rules
Argentina’s government has published Law No. 27,802/2026 in the Official Bulletin on 6 March 2026, which entered into force on the same day, introducing amendments to the existing income tax, VAT, excise duties, and other taxes. Income
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European Commission sends Spain to CJEU for non-compliance with VAT rules for small enterprises
The European Commission announced on 11 March 2026 that it will refer Spain to the Court of Justice of the European Union for failing to transpose two separate Directives related to VAT measures into national law. Council Directive (EU)
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Bolivia reduces tax burden with ICE, VAT reforms
Bolivia's government has announced two tax relief measures on 10 March 2026 aimed at easing financial pressure on citizens and businesses while improving tax system transparency. The National Tax Service (SIN) CEO, Jorge Zogbi Nogales, confirmed
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France clarifies VAT rules for dropshipping without IOSS registration
France’s tax authorities have issued guidance on value-added tax (VAT) for dropshipping transactions where merchants sell goods online to consumers in France or other EU Member States without holding inventory and have not opted into the VAT
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Hungary releases ViDA implementation plan
Hungary's National Tax and Customs Administration (NTCA) and Ministry of National Economy (NGM) have published a roadmap for implementing the EU’s ViDA directive. The plan outlines major changes to Hungary’s e-invoicing system. Core
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Sweden gazettes temporary VAT cut on food, bottled water
Sweden has announced a temporary reduction in the value-added tax (VAT) on food and bottled water, lowering the rate from 12% to 6% from 1 April 2026 to 31 December 2027, as published in the Official Gazette on 3 March 2026. The move follows
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The Philippine Senate is reviewing draft Bill No. SBN-1916, known as the VAT Reduction Act, was introduced on 26 February 2026. The VAT Reduction Act proposes lowering the Value-Added Tax (VAT) in the Philippines from 12% to 10% to align with the
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Italy: Food supplements, medications subject to 10% reduced VAT rate
The Italian Revenue Agency has clarified on 4 March 2026 that certain medical products and food supplements qualify for a reduced VAT rate of 10%, but only after obtaining proper classification from the customs agency. Medical devices for wound
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Belgium: 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
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Sweden to cut VAT on dance events
The Swedish Government has submitted a bill to the Riksdag proposing a reduced VAT rate on admission to dance events, including dance band performances. The measure, announced in the 2026 Budget Bill, aims to promote dance and cultural activities
See MoreFrance issues VAT guidance for cross-border distance sales
The French tax authorities released guidance detailing VAT rules for international commercial transactions on 4 March 2026. The guidance focuses on distance sales of imported goods delivered to consumers in France or other European Union
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South Africa revises income tax, capital gains tax, VAT thresholds in new draft legislation
The South African government has introduced the draft rates and monetary amounts and amendment of Revenue Laws Bill on 25 February 2026, outlining changes to tax legislation for the 2026/27 year. The Bill updates personal income tax brackets,
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Montenegro: Parliament revises VAT law
Montenegro’s parliament has approved amendments to the Value Added Tax Law, published in Official Gazette No. 12/2026 on 6 February 2026. From 1 April 2026, sales of construction land with a building permit will be subject to VAT. Foreign
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Russia: MoF proposes tax changes to ease SME transition in 2026
The Russian Ministry of Finance (MoF) has submitted amendments to the Tax Code aimed at helping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) adapt to the tax changes that took effect in 2026. The Tax Code is proposed to be supplemented with the
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Romania updates tax registration forms and procedures to enhance digital services
Romania’s Ministry of Finance and the National Agency for Fiscal Administration (ANAF) have amended Order No. 1699/2021 to update taxpayer registration forms and procedures under Law No. 245/2025. Key changes include clarified instructions for
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