Colombia revises tax decree, reinforces transfer pricing compliance rules
The Colombian Ministry of Finance and Public Credit published a revised edition of Decree No. 1625 of 2016 on 8 May 2026. The decree consolidates rules covering income tax, occasional gains tax, transfer pricing, withholding tax, VAT, national
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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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Egypt 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
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Switzerland considers extending accommodation VAT rate to 2035
The Swiss Federal Council published a dispatch on 7 May 2026 concerning a draft amendment to extend the reduced VAT rate of 3.8% for the accommodation services sector, including hotels. Under current legislation, the reduced VAT rate of 3.8% is
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Austria: Parliament considers VAT cut on essential food items
The Austrian Parliament is reviewing a draft bill amending the Value Added Tax Act 1994 (Umsatzsteuergesetz 1994) to introduce a reduced VAT rate of 4.9% on selected basic foodstuffs. The measure was approved by the Finance Committee on 12 May 2026
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Peru updates electronic invoicing rules, delays Machupicchu entry fee rollout
Peru has issued Superintendency Resolution No. 000075-2026/SUNAT of 30 April 2026 in the Official Gazette, introducing changes to the timing for mandatory electronic invoicing and the use of the Integrated System of Electronic Records (Sistema
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Poland further extends temporary VAT, excise relief on motor fuels
In an announcement on 13 May 2026, Poland's Minister of Finance and Economy extended temporary reductions in VAT and excise tax on motor fuels until 31 May 2026, maintaining relief measures initially introduced to counter price volatility stemming
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Slovak Republic: Parliament rejects VAT threshold increase
The Slovak Republic’s National Council voted down proposed changes to VAT registration requirements on 7 May 2026, ending plans to raise turnover thresholds for small businesses. This follows the consideration by the Slovak Republic parliament
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Serbia updates rulebook on electronic invoicing
Serbia’s Ministry of Finance has approved amendments to the Rulebook on Electronic Invoicing, published in Official Gazette No. 30/2026, with the changes applying from tax periods commencing 1 April 2026. The regulations define the mandatory
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Sri Lanka proposes sweeping VAT reforms targeting digital services, compliance
Sri Lanka’s government has released the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill, introducing significant changes to the VAT Act No. 14 of 2002. The amendments focus mainly on digital services, updated tax rates, revised registration thresholds, and
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EU: Economic and Financial Affairs Council agrees to strengthen cooperation with EU investigative bodies to combat VAT fraud
The EU Economic and Financial Affairs Council provisionally agreed on new rules to strengthen the fight against value added tax (VAT) fraud in the EU by ramping up cooperation between member states, the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO)
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UAE extends e-invoicing accredited service provider appointment deadline for large businesses
The UAE Ministry of Finance (MoF) has announced targeted amendments to the ministerial decisions governing the eInvoicing system, including an extension of the deadline for the appointment of an Accredited Service Provider (ASP) from 31 July 2026 to
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Bulgaria proposes higher VAT threshold to support small businesses
Bulgaria’s National Assembly is considering proposals to raise the mandatory Value Added Tax (VAT) registration threshold to EUR 85,000, up from the current level of around EUR 50,130–51,130. Members of parliament have submitted two separate
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Rwanda introduces detailed VAT rules for online goods and services
Rwanda has issued new rules governing the application of value-added tax (VAT) on online goods and services through Ministerial Order No. 004/26/10/TC, published in the Official Gazette on 29 April 2026. The Order implements the VAT framework for
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Dominican Republic: DGII extends e-invoicing deadline for small, micro and unclassified taxpayers
Dominican Republic’s General Directorate of Internal Taxes (DGII), under the Ministry of Finance and Economy (RNC: 401-50625-4), has announced an exceptional and general administrative extension to the deadline for the implementation of electronic
See MoreSri Lanka: IRD begins national e-invoicing rollout under 2026 Budget
The Sri Lankan Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has issued a Notice on 4 May 2026 to Value Added Tax (VAT) Registered Persons announcing the implementation of a National e-Invoicing System under the National Budget 2026. The project has already
See MoreAustria consults on major tax law reform draft for 2026
Austria’s Ministry of Finance has published a draft bill introducing amendments to various tax laws and has opened a public consultation. The proposal aims to improve tax fairness, combat tax fraud, reduce the tax burden on workers, and simplify
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Slovak Republic clarifies e-invoicing and e-reporting rules as 2027 deadline approaches
The Slovak Republic’s Financial Administration has published further updates to its frequently asked questions on mandatory electronic invoicing in April 2025, adding new clarifications on VAT treatment and technical implementation requirements
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