UAE updates VAT framework with new input tax apportionment, cash payment rules
The UAE’s Ministry of Finance announced the issuance of Cabinet Decision No. (149) of 2026 on 8 September 2026, amending certain provisions of the Executive Regulation of the Federal Decree-Law No. 8 of 2017 on Value Added Tax (VAT), as part of
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UK: HMRC revises VAT refunds, gives businesses route to revisit rejected claims
The UK HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), has published Revenue and Customs Brief 8(2026) on 8 September 2026, setting out revised rules for UK VAT refund claims made by non-UK businesses that are members of a VAT group. All non-UK businesses that
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Mexico proposes tighter corporate tax rules, business deductions under 2027 economic package
Mexico’s executive branch has proposed a series of tax changes under its 2027 Economic Package, submitted to the Chamber of Deputies on 8 September 2026. The proposals would amend the Income Tax Law (LISR), Federal Internal Revenue Law (LIF) and
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Namibia: NIPDB investment guide highlights corporate tax measures, transfer pricing, updated tax framework
The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) released the Namibia Investment Guide: Tax Laws in Namibia, Volume 5, on 4 September 2026, detailing the tax laws, compliance framework, and financial regulations governing investors and
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Serbia updates e-invoicing rules, introduces preliminary VAT return framework
Serbia’s Ministry of Finance has adopted amendments to the Rulebook on Electronic Invoicing, published in Official Gazette No. 71/2026. The amendments took effect on 1 August 2026, except for provisions concerning the preparation of preliminary
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UAE: FTA clarifies VAT amendments on e-invoicing, imports, tax credits
The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has issued VAT Public Clarification - VATP046, explaining amendments to Federal Decree-Law No. 8 of 2017 on Value Added Tax and its Executive Regulation. The amendments were introduced through Federal
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Lithuania: MoF unveils VAT gap measures
Lithuania’s Ministry of Finance has outlined measures to reduce the country’s VAT gap and shadow economy, with a target of bringing the VAT gap down to no more than 10% in 2026–2027 and 9% in 2028. Minister of Finance Taurimas Valys
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European Commission reports growth in OSS VAT
The European Commission reported on 31 August 2026 that VAT declared through the EU’s three One-Stop Shop (OSS) schemes rose to more than EUR 38.8 billion in 2025, an increase of EUR 5.7 billion, or 17%, from the previous year. The Union OSS
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France starts nationwide e-invoicing rollout for businesses
France's Directorate General of Public Finance began the nationwide rollout of business-to-business electronic invoicing on 1 September 2026. Large and medium-sized enterprises must now issue invoices electronically, while all businesses, regardless
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Serbia’s Ministry of Finance has adopted amendments to the Rulebook on Value Added Tax (VAT), published in Official Gazette No. 71/2026. The amendments will apply from the tax period beginning in January 2027, covering the January–March 2027
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Indonesia: DGT overhauls tax compliance supervision, expands digital transaction oversight
Indonesia's Directorate General of Taxes (DGT) rolled out three coordinated regulatory changes in July 2026 to modernise compliance oversight, expand data access, and capture revenue from digital transactions. The reforms mark a departure from
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Russia proposes VAT, SME tax changes
Russia’s State Duma has received draft law No. 1331250-8, submitted on 2 September 2026, proposing to reduce the standard VAT rate from 22% to 20% and raise the VAT threshold for businesses using the simplified tax regime from RUB 20 million to
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Bolivia: SIN consults on revised VAT billing system specifications
Bolivia’s tax authority, the National Tax Service (SIN) has approved a Regulatory Board Resolution (RND) No. 102600000034 on 7 September 2026, launching a public consultation period for revised billing system specifications designed to improve VAT
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Iceland: 2027 budget proposes financial institution tax hike, VAT measures
Iceland’s Ministry of Finance presented the 2027 Budget proposal on 7 September 2026, proposing higher taxes and fees, reduced tax incentives, and adjustments to existing charges to raise government revenue. The proposed tax and revenue
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Taiwan clarifies invoice rules when penalty offsets reduce project payments
The Taipei National Taxation Bureau of the Ministry of Finance issued a guidance on 4 September 2026 clarifying how businesses must handle invoicing when late-completion penalties offset outstanding project balances. The ruling clarifies that
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Ghana: President enacts major tax, VAT, customs reforms
The Ghanaian President has signed 10 legislative bills into law, including several measures relating to taxation on 26 August 2026. The key legislative acts are summarised below: Excise Act, 2026: This Act consolidates excise duty regulations
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Ethiopia introduces electronic invoicing directive
Ethiopia has issued the Electronic Invoicing System Administration Directive No. 1142/2026, establishing rules for electronic invoicing and the approval and operation of invoicing systems. Issued by the Minister of the Ministry of Revenues, Aynalem
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UAE: FTA clarifies VAT rules for concerned goods
The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has issued VAT Public Clarification VATP045 – Concerned Goods – Tax Invoices and Input Tax Recovery on 26 August 2026, setting out the VAT treatment for Concerned Goods imported into the UAE on or before 31
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