Poland to update VAT rules under EU Digital Age Directive
Poland is preparing major amendments to its VAT legislation to comply with EU Directive 2025/516, which modernises tax rules for digital commerce. The changes, managed under project UC147, aim to resolve practical issues that have emerged since
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Ireland: Revenue updates VAT guidance for accommodation, catering
Irish Revenue has published eBrief No. 086/26 on 28 April 2026, which provides updated guidance on the VAT treatment of guest and holiday accommodation and the VAT treatment of restaurant and catering services. Both categories will be subject to the
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Chile unveils major tax reform to boost economic recovery, support national reconstruction
The Chilean government has introduced a comprehensive tax reform draft bill before Congress aimed at reviving economic growth, attracting investment, and creating formal employment opportunities across the country. The draft legislation,
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Ecuador: SRI revises VAT filing, payment rules for electronic submissions
Ecuador’s Internal Revenue Service (SRI) has amended the rules governing the filing and payment of VAT through electronic systems under Resolution No. NAC-DGERCGC26-00000016, published in the Official Gazette on 15 April 2026 and entered into
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Poland extends temporary fuel tax relief to mid-May amid Middle East tensions
Poland’s Ministry of Finance announced, on 27 April 2026, that it has extended its fuel package tax cuts through 15 May 2025, offering continued relief to consumers as Middle East conflicts keep fuel markets volatile. This follows the Finance
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Namibia: MoF adjusts e-invoicing implementation timeline
Namibia’s Ministry of Finance has revised its roadmap for implementing a nationwide e-invoicing system, moving away from the previously announced April 2026 launch date. The Ministry of Finance (MoF) now indicates the initiative will roll out
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Kenya: KRA to integrate export process in iCMS with the VAT return in iTAX
Kenya’s tax authority (KRA), in a release on 23 April 2026, has notified taxpayers and the public that, effective May 2026, the VAT return export data in ICMS will be integrated with the declaration of zero-rated supplies in the VAT return in
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Bangladesh plans uniform 15% VAT across all sectors
Bangladesh government plans to introduce a uniform 15% value-added tax (VAT) rate across all sectors, National Board of Revenue (NBR) Chairman Abdur Rahman Khan said at a pre-budget meeting on 21 April 2026. He said "Standard VAT rate will be
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Russia: VAT return for first quarter must be filed using revised form
The Russian Federal Tax Service has reminded taxpayers, on 17 April 2026, that the VAT return for the first quarter of 2026 must be submitted using the updated form, with the deadline for submission set for 27 April 2026. The relevant order of
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Finland: Government cuts corporate tax in fiscal plan for 2027–2030
The Finnish government has announced the economic plan for the years 2027–2030 on 22 April 2026. Key measures include tax incentives for households and businesses, significant investments in infrastructure and housing, and a strategic focus on
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South Africa updates income tax, VAT, carbon tax rules
South African President has signed the Taxation Laws Amendment Act 5 of 2026, amending the Carbon Tax Act, 2019 and related Schedules. The Act was passed on 31 March 2026 and published in the Government Gazette on 1 April 2026. It introduces
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UAE: MoF launches e-invoicing 4-Corner model for electronic invoice exchange
The UAE Ministry of Finance (MoF) announced the launch of the eInvoicing 4-Corner model, marking a significant milestone in the UAE’s digital transformation journey and enabling businesses to exchange electronic invoices seamlessly across
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Saudi Arabia: ZATCA urges VAT-registered businesses to file March, Q1 2026 tax returns by deadline
Saudi Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) urged business sector establishments subject to VAT, with goods and service revenues exceeding SAR 40 million, to file their tax returns for the March 2026, while urging businesses whose annual supplies
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Italy streamlines tax rules under new PNRR law
Italy’s Revenue Agency has announced that it has enacted Law no. 50 of 20 April 2026, converting Decree Law no. 19/2026, which introduces significant tax simplifications as part of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP)
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Cambodia issues instruction shifting VAT liability on diesel, LPG to the state
Cambodian Ministry of Economy and Finance on 3 April 2026, has issued an Instruction on the state assumption of Value Added Tax (VAT) liability for the supply of diesel fuel and LPG gas, in response to rising international market prices of diesel
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Colombia Constitutional Court strikes down VAT, excise hikes in emergency decree
Colombia’s Constitutional Court issued a press release on 17 April 2026 confirming that Legislative Decree No. 1474 of 29 December 2025 has been declared unconstitutional. The summary refers to Sentencia C-079/26, as set out in the Court’s
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Turkey enacts tax law banning deductions on gambling advertisements, promotions
Turkey's Revenue Administration has gazetted Law No. 7577 on 17 April 2026. Law No. 7577, which introduces widespread amendments to various tax, finance, and administrative statutes scheduled for 2026. The legislation implements strict
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Sri Lanka removes VAT zero-rating on fabric imports, scraps CESS levy
Sri Lanka's Inland Revenue Department has announced on 8 April 2026 major changes to the tax treatment of fabric imports, effective 1 April 2026, which will impact both importers and local suppliers in the textile sector. VAT rate increases to
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