Philippines: BIR issues further VAT clarifications on digital services
The Philippines Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) issued Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) No. 059-2026 on 2 June 2026, which provides supplementary guidance to clarify issues arising from the implementation of Revenue Regulations (RR) No. 003-2025
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Bangladesh announces Budget 2026-27, proposes sweeping incentives for foreign investment
Bangladesh’s Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury presented the National Budget 2026-27 today, 11 June 2026, after his cabinet endorsed the proposed budget on the same day. The total outlay of the FY 2026-27 budget is set at BDT 9.38
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Malta: Tax and Customs Administration introduces online process for VAT registration status changes
Malta's Tax and Customs Administration has announced that requests to switch between VAT registrations under Article 10 and Article 11 of the VAT Act can now be submitted through the VAT e Services portal. In Malta, persons carrying out economic
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Luxembourg issues VAT guidance for photovoltaic (PV) solar installations
Luxembourg's tax administration has issued a circular on 1 June 2026, clarifying the VAT treatment of photovoltaic (PV) installations, setting out how VAT obligations and deduction rights apply depending on how the electricity generated by the
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UAE: FTA expands VAT refund scheme for UAE nationals building new homes
The UAE’s Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has launched a new initiative expanding the scope of expenses eligible for VAT refunds for UAE nationals constructing new residences, allowing citizens to claim refunds on an additional range of construction
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Spain issues two technical guides for B2B e-invoicing system
Spain's Tax Authority (AEAT) on 1 June 2026 published two technical documents—the Ministerial Order Project for the Public Electronic Invoicing Solution (SPFE) and Public Electronic Invoicing Solution (SPFE) Technical Aspects—setting out the
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Rwanda issues VAT collection rules for digital, online supplies
Rwanda’s government has published Ministerial Order No. 004/26/10/TC of 29 April 2026 in the Official Gazette No. Special of 29/04/2026, which introduces several key changes and measures regarding Value Added Tax (VAT) on online services,
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Bangladesh to introduce major tax relief package to boost investment, to reduce AIT and VAT across various sectors
The Bangladesh government is preparing sweeping tax cuts across multiple sectors in its upcoming 2026-27 budget, designed to make Bangladesh a more attractive investment destination. The push includes reduced advance income tax (AIT) rates, slashed
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Slovak Republic offers three-month grace period for e-invoicing compliance
The Slovak Republic's Ministry of Finance has unveiled a softened approach to the upcoming e-invoicing mandate through a draft VAT Act amendment currently under review. The proposal seeks to balance regulatory compliance with business readiness by
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Slovak Republic overhauls VAT system to support digital economy and fair competition
The Slovak Republic’s Ministry of Finance announced that it is advancing a modernised VAT framework designed to streamline compliance, level the competitive playing field between traditional and digital service providers, and strengthen anti-fraud
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Bolivia enacts tax amnesty and structural reforms under new legislation
Bolivia's National Tax Service (NTS) has announced the implementation of Law No. 1733 of 27 May 2026, which introduces a tax relief programme to help taxpayers settle outstanding historical tax liabilities through automatic full debt forgiveness and
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Poland: Council of Ministers approves VAT overhaul to ease burden on business owners
Poland's Council of Ministers has approved amendments to the Act on the Goods and Services Tax and taxpayer identification laws on 2 June 2026, reshaping how entrepreneurs handle tax compliance from 1 October 2026. The reforms eliminate
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Chile introduces VAT on transactions for foreign online gambling platforms
Chile’s Internal Revenue Service (SII) announced that it released Resolution No. 69 on 3 June 2026, establishing the registration system and setting a mechanism for platforms without domicile or residence in Chile that provide betting, gambling,
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UK consults on tariff cuts for 125 essentials, mileage rate increase
The UK government has launched a consultation on suspending tariffs on more than 100 everyday essentials and has confirmed an increase in mileage rates for workers using their own vehicles for business use. The package, published by HM Treasury
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Denmark reduces corporate tax in government coalition agreement
Denmark has published the four-party government coalition policy agreement on 2 June 2026, setting out a broad package of proposed tax reforms aimed at increasing national wealth, strengthening competitiveness, and encouraging work and
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Italy: Personal boats can enter Italy VAT-free under new EU ruling
Italy's Revenue Agency has issued a clarification on 26 May 2026 confirming that pleasure boats transferred from outside the EU qualify for VAT exemption when imported by relocating residents, even when held through foreign corporate
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Portugal issues VAT group regime return form, filing rules
Portugal published Ordinance No. 244/2026/1 in its Official Gazette on 1 June 2026, approving the VAT declaration (return) form and accompanying instructions for the newly introduced VAT Group Regime (Regime de Grupos de IVA). The ordinance
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Bulgaria considers 0% VAT on essential food items under draft bill
Bulgaria’s National Assembly is reviewing a draft bill submitted on 18 May 2026 that proposes introducing a 0% VAT rate on “socially beneficial and essential foods and drinks” under the Value Added Tax (VAT) Act. The proposed measure would
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