IMF alerts Slovak Republic on VAT rate cut

The Slovak Republic’s National Council voted down proposed changes to VAT registration requirements on 7 May 2026, ending plans to raise turnover thresholds for small businesses. This follows the consideration by the Slovak Republic parliament

The Slovak Republic’s Financial Administration has published further updates to its frequently asked questions on mandatory electronic invoicing in April 2025, adding new clarifications on VAT treatment and technical implementation requirements

The OECD has announced that the Slovak Republic has joined the International Compliance Assurance Programme (ICAP), increasing the number of participating countries to 25. ICAP is a voluntary risk assessment and assurance programme to facilitate

On 17 April 2026 the IMF held a press briefing on the Regional Economic Outlook for Sub Saharan Africa: Hard Won Gains Under Pressure. The IMF notes that Sub-Saharan Africa performed strongly in 2025, with regional growth estimated at around

The Slovak Republic has launched a public consultation on a new income tax treaty with Egypt, open until 5 May 2026. It aims to eliminate double taxation, strengthen economic cooperation, and prevent tax evasion and avoidance, including

The IMF Spring Meetings are taking place from 13 to 18 April 2026. The meetings include press briefings on the latest issues of IMF publications, panel discussions involving prominent politicians and finance experts, presentations of analytical