Belgium: Parliament adopts revisions clarifying scope, compliance under minimum tax 

09 February, 2026

Belgium has updated its minimum tax rules to implement the EU Minimum Taxation Directive, introducing a 15% top-up tax for large multinational and domestic groups. The law mandates digital reporting, clarifies the treatment of joint ventures, requires a single group representative, and strengthens joint liability, while setting clear timelines and rules under the IIR and UTPR to align with international tax standards.

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Italy issues unified VAT code, effective January 2027

09 February, 2026

SF: Italy has launched a new Consolidated VAT Code to unify and modernise VAT legislation. Effective from January 2027, the Code streamlines e-invoicing, digital reporting, export documentation, and regulatory references, giving businesses a year to update compliance processes and procedures. 

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Slovenia: Tax authority issues guidance on minimum tax reporting under ZMD

09 February, 2026

Slovenia’s Financial Administration has set out key reporting requirements and June and July 2026 filing deadlines for minimum tax and top-up tax returns under the ZMD.

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Switzerland sets 2026 interest rates for loans in CHF, foreign currencies

09 February, 2026

The Swiss Federal Tax Administration has published 2026 interest rates for loans in Swiss francs and foreign currencies. The circulars set minimum and maximum rates to prevent undeclared pecuniary benefits.

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Uruguay: DGI launches website for domestic minimum top-up tax compliance

09 February, 2026

Uruguay’s tax authority, DGI, has launched a website to guide compliance with the Qualified Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax (IMCD). The site provides regulatory and OECD guidance and explains full or partial exemptions for multinational groups covered by fiscal stability clauses. Applications open in September 2026.

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Sweden: MoF initiates e-invoicing review 

09 February, 2026

Sweden will appoint a special investigator to guide the implementation of the EU’s VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) rules, assessing both cross-border and potential domestic digital reporting requirements, with findings due by November 2027.

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Austria issues guidelines for minimum tax report filing

09 February, 2026

Austria has issued new regulations for implementing the Minimum Taxation Act, requiring businesses to submit electronic reports in standardised XML format via FinanzOnline, in English, and in line with EU information exchange rules, retroactive to fiscal years starting after 31 December 2023.

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Italy introduces optional tax risk, cooperative compliance regime for SMEs

09 February, 2026

Italy’s Revenue Agency has launched an optional tax risk management regime for mid-sized companies with turnovers under EUR 500 million, allowing them to adopt formal systems to monitor and control tax risks. Participation offers exemptions from penalties for disclosed risks, with clear procedures, forms, and documentation requirements established to support compliance.

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Malawi: MRA extends e-invoicing pilot ahead of full rollout to May 2026

09 February, 2026

The Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) has extended the pilot phase for its electronic invoicing system (EIS) to 30 April 2026, giving businesses extra time to transition from Electronic Fiscal Devices (EFDs) and access technical support.

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