Russia: State Duma approves 2026 tax code amendments
Russia’s State Duma has approved amendments to the Tax Code introducing key tax measures for 2026. Draft Law No. 1026190-8 passed its third and final reading on 20 November 2025. Under the changes, the standard VAT rate rises from 20% to 22%.
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Russia expands VAT exemptions for precious metal banking transactions
Russia has introduced new VAT relief measures for banking operations involving precious metals following the publication of Federal Law No. 417-FZ on 17 November 2025. The law adds two categories of transactions to the list of VAT-exempt
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Georgia implements several tax code modifications for 2026, strengthens transfer pricing rules
Georgia has issued Law No. 1061-IVМС-XIМП dated 12 November 2025 in the Official Gazette, introducing several amendments to the Georgian Tax Code. The amendments introduce targeted incentives for agriculture, capital markets, construction, and
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Belgium: Government reaches deal on multi-annual budget for 2026, raises corporate tax
Belgium’s government reached a budget agreement for 2026 on 24 November 2025 after months of tense negotiations, Prime Minister Bart De Wever announced. Following a Christmas deadline he set for his five-party coalition, he reached a deal that
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France: National Assembly rejects first part of 2026 Finance Bill
France’s National Assembly rejected the revenue (tax) section of the 2026 Finance Bill on 22 November 2025. A general vote held the previous day resulted in the Bill being rejected at its first reading after several weeks of public debate, with
See MoreRussia: MoF to introduce 2026 VAT measures for marketplace sales
Russia’s Ministry of Finance has clarified that taxpayers using the simplified taxation system can sell goods on marketplaces without paying VAT, and such transactions do not constitute a tax violation. This announcement was made on 21 November
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Angola: National Assembly approves 2026 budget, proposes several tax law modifications
Angola’s parliament has approved the General State Budget for 2026 on 19 November 2025, introducing amendments to several tax laws. The key amendments are: Corporate Tax Reforms Electronic filing mandate: General and simplified regime
See MoreFrance considers two-year grace period for e-invoicing mandate
France is considering a two-year grace period for its upcoming B2B e-invoicing and e-reporting requirements. Amendment n° I-1028 to the 2026 Finance Bill proposes suspending fines under Article 1737, Section III of the General Tax Code for
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France: Public Finances Authority clarifies VAT treatment of prepared food product deliveries between businesses
France’s public finances authority has clarified the applicable Value Added Tax (VAT) rate for successive deliveries of prepared food products made between VAT-registered businesses before being sold as takeaway to the final consumer. The
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Saudi Arabia: ZATCA urges VAT-registered business to file October returns
Saudi Arabia’s Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has urged VAT-registered businesses with goods and services revenues over SAR 40 million to file their October 2025 tax returns by 30 November 2025. This announcement was made on 20
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Slovenia: National Assembly adopts budgets for 2026, 2027
Slovenia’s National Assembly has adopted amendments to the state budget for 2026 and 2027 on 19 November 2025. The budget proposes systemic reforms to strengthen science, expand access to affordable housing, promote investment, accelerate the
See MoreRussia: State Duma passes major tax reform bill, introduces sector-specific measures
Russia’s State Duma has approved in its third reading a wide-ranging tax policy bill introducing new personal income tax (PIT) benefits, expanding support for families and participants in the Special Military Operation (SMO), and revising several
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OECD highlights achievements and obstacles in Brazil’s consumption tax reform
The OECD has published a report titled “The reform of Brazil's consumption tax system" on 10 November 2025, outlining both the milestones reached and the ongoing challenges in reforming Brazil's consumption tax system. Brazil’s 2023
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Hungary: Parliament proposes tax measures to ease business taxes
The Hungarian National Assembly is reviewing Bill T/13110, which aims to reduce the tax burden on businesses by introducing a range of changes to tax rules and thresholds. This legislative package, titled "Measures to Reduce the Tax Burden on
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Ghana: MoF presents 2026 budget, proposes VAT reforms
Ghana's Ministry of Finance has presented the 2026 Budget Speech to parliament on 13 November 2025, introducing various tax measures, including VAT reforms. The key tax measures are as follows: VAT reforms Ghana's government is proposing
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Hungary: Parliament adopts revised global minimum tax, reporting regulations
Hungary’s parliament approved two bills (T/12802/7 and T/12801/12) on 18 November 2025 that introduce significant updates to the country's tax framework and reporting obligations. Among the key changes, the legislation revises Hungary’s
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Sri Lanka: IRD reminds taxpayers of VAT deadlines
Sri Lanka’s Inland Revenue Department (IRD) issued a notice on 17 November 2025, reminding taxpayers to meet their VAT obligations for October 2025 by the prescribed deadlines. VAT payment deadline VAT payments for October must be made on
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Netherlands issues new decree on VAT exemption for share transactions
The Netherlands has published a new Decree on 15 October 2025 regarding the VAT exemption for share transactions. The Decree clarifies the scope of “intermediary services” in securities transactions and provides a broad application of the VAT
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