Iceland cuts fuel VAT to 11% for summer period
Iceland's parliament has approved emergency legislation to slash the VAT rate on fuel from 24% to 11% for four months, offering relief to motorists during the summer travel season. The Law Amending the Value Added Tax Act and the Competition Act
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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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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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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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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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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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Croatia grants government emergency powers to adjust VAT on energy products
The Croatian Parliament is moving to adopt urgent amendments to the Value Added Tax Act that would authorise the government to temporarily modify VAT rates on energy products during market crises, bypassing the standard legislative process. The
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Sri Lanka: IRD revises VAT treatment on fabric imports, supplies
Sri Lankan Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has issued Notice PN/VAT/2026-04/1 on 08 April 2026 to all Value Added Tax (VAT) registered persons, providing clarification on the VAT treatment of fabric imports and supplies following recent Gazette
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IMF Spring Meetings: Oxfam Report on IMF Tax Recommendations
On 14 April 2026 at the IMF spring meetings a civil society policy forum discussed Making IMF Tax Policy Work for People. The basis for the discussion was a report published by Oxfam earlier in April 2026 analysing the tax advice given by the IMF in
See MoreIceland: Government approves temporary reduced VAT on fuel
Iceland’s government has approved a package of emergency economic measures to curb inflation and mitigate the impact of soaring oil prices triggered by the conflict in the Persian Gulf region. The temporary interventions, set to run from 1 May
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Ecuador confirms VAT rules for processed foods
Ecuador’s Internal Revenue Service (SRI) has clarified that only foods in their natural state are eligible for the 0% VAT rate. Any food that has been processed, prepared, or transformed is subject to the standard 15% VAT. This includes fruit
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Cyprus introduces temporary zero VAT on meat, fish
The Cyprus Ministry of Finance has announced on 31 March 2026 a temporary tax relief measure that will eliminate VAT on fresh meat and fish products for six months, effective 6 April 2026 through 30 September 2026. The tax exemption applies to
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Korea (Rep.) expands temporary fuel tax cuts amid Middle East conflict
Korea (Rep.) will increase its temporary fuel tax reductions to ease costs amid the Middle East conflict, the finance ministry said Thursday 2 March 2026. Gasoline taxes will rise from a 7% cut to 15%, and diesel from 10% to 25%. The measure,
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Croatia gazettes reduced VAT rate extension for natural gas, heating
Croatia has gazetted the Law on the Amendment of the Value Added Tax Act on 27 March 2026. This law extends the application of the reduced VAT rate of 5% for natural gas, district heating, firewood, pellets, briquettes, and wood chips for an
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Spain cuts corporate, VAT, energy taxes under crisis response plan
Spain’s Tax Agency has issued a statement outlining the tax provisions of Royal Decree-Law 7/2026 on 20 March 2026. Published in the Official State Gazette on 21 March, the decree enacts the Comprehensive Response Plan to the Crisis in the Middle
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Poland temporarily cuts VAT, excise duty on fuel
Poland's Ministry of Finance has introduced emergency tax relief measures on 31 March 2026 to offset surging fuel costs triggered by the escalating conflict in the Middle East. The Finance and Economy Ministry announced a temporary VAT reduction
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Netherlands introduces ‘Freedom Contribution’ in 2026 Spring Memorandum
The Dutch Government has published the Spring Memorandum 2026, updating the 2026 budget and outlining forward-looking plans, including a range of tax measures. Key provisions reflect those agreed in the Coalition Agreement for 2026–2030, released
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