Poland: Government considers increasing VAT on select non-alcoholic drinks
The Polish government is considering raising the value-added tax (VAT) on certain non-alcoholic beverages, including non-alcoholic beer, wine, cider, and energy drinks. Currently, non-alcoholic beverages classified under the Combined Nomenclature
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Cyprus: Tax department clarifies VAT treatment for events combined with restaurant services
The Cyprus Tax Department issued Circular 6/2025 on 8 October 2025, clarifying the VAT treatment of events combined with catering or restaurant services. Cyprus applies a 5% reduced VAT rate to tickets for cultural events, such as performances,
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Zambia: MoF presents 2026 budget, promotes corporate investments in key sectors
Zambia’s Ministry of Finance and National Planning delivered the 2026 Budget Speech to the National Assembly on 26 September 2025, announcing a series of revenue measures aimed at strengthening domestic resource mobilisation, supporting small
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Chile: SII to impose VAT on small online imports from 20 major foreign platforms
Chile’s tax authority (SII) announced on 24 October 2025 that it will start applying VAT to remote purchases of goods valued up to USD 500 when bought through 20 registered foreign retailers and intermediary platforms, which account for 90% of
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Uruguay: Economy, Tourism Ministries reintroduce VAT cut for foreign tourists
The Ministry of Economy and Finance and the Ministry of Tourism issued a joint decree on 23 October 2025, announcing the reintroduction of a significant tax benefit for foreign tourists. The measure provides for a reduction of the Value Added Tax
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Latvia considers reducing VAT for select foods, publications
Latvia is considering reducing the VAT rate for select food items and publications under the 2026 state budget. As such, Latvia will introduce a 12% VAT rate for selected food products from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027. This would include all
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France: Tax Authority clarifies VAT rate on biocontrol macro-organisms
RF Report The French tax authorities issued a rescript BOI-RES-TVA-000227 on 29 October 2025, clarifying the value-added tax (VAT) treatment for pollinating macro-organisms used in organic farming, gardens, green spaces, and public
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Slovak Republic enacts public finance consolidation measures for 2026
The 2026 public finance package introduces a sharply increased minimum corporate tax for large companies, raises VAT on high-sugar and high-sodium foods, and limits VAT deductions on motor vehicles to 50% between 2026 and 2028. Regfollower
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Hungary: Parliament reviews Autumn Tax Package measures
Hungary’s draft autumn tax package, presented on 14 October 2025, proposes adjustments across corporate, VAT, insurance, retail, and advertisement taxes—including R&D incentives, global minimum tax compliance, reduced VAT on beef,
See MoreLatvia: Government approves 2026 budget
The 2026 budget aims to boost revenue through excise taxes while easing living costs via a temporary VAT reduction on essential foods from July 2026. Latvia’s government has approved the 2026 state budget measures on 14 October 2025 and the
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EU releases report on member states’ departures from standard VAT rates
The report mentions that three countries—Luxembourg, Ireland, and Italy—account for 75% of the 64 identified VAT rate deviations, while the remaining 25% are spread across seven other EU nations. The European Commission (EC) has published a
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Belgium introduces VAT bill on service supply rules and margin scheme for arts, antiques
The draft VAT bill updates rules on the place of supply for specific services, the profit margin scheme for art and antiques, and VAT rates, partly implementing EU Directive 2022/542. The Belgian government has introduced a draft VAT bill to the
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Latvia: Finance minister outlines key priorities in 2026 draft budget, initiates discussions with social partners
The 2026 budget proposes diversifying revenue sources through higher gambling and excise taxes, while supporting investment and easing living costs with tax law amendments and a temporary VAT cut on basic foods starting July 2026. Latvia's
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Ireland presents 2026 Budget, proposes increased R&D tax credits
Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe said the Budget aims to boost productivity, protect jobs, and strengthen Ireland’s economic foundations. Ireland's Department of Finance has released the Budget 2026, which was presented on 7 October 2025,
See MoreEuropean Commission releases reports on member states’ VAT rate exemptions
This report reviews how Member States apply VAT rate derogations, revealing an uneven distribution. The European Commission has released a report examining the VAT rate exemptions utilised by EU Member States, accompanied by annexes detailing
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Slovak Republic: Parliament approves third consolidation package of tax reforms, includes higher corporate taxes
Key tax changes include higher corporate and investment taxes, along with increased consumption taxes, including higher VAT on specific food products, and increased tax on online gaming. The Slovak Republic’s National Council gave its approval
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The national budget for 2026 proposes amendments to key tax laws to enhance revenue, provide targeted relief, promote equity, support economic formalisation, and align with international standards. Zambia’s Minister of Finance and National
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Croatia: Government consults streamlined VAT rules ahead of 2026 e-invoicing rollout
The consultation is set to conclude on 18 October 2025. Croatia’s Ministry of Finance has amended the Value Added Tax Act (VAT) to align it with the Fiscalization Act, which mandates e-invoicing for domestic B2B transactions starting 1 January
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