Belgium: Parliament adopts revisions clarifying scope, compliance under minimum tax
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.
Read MoreItaly issues unified VAT code, effective January 2027
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.
Read MoreSlovenia: Tax authority issues guidance on minimum tax reporting under ZMD
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.
Read MoreSwitzerland sets 2026 interest rates for loans in CHF, foreign currencies
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.
Read MoreUruguay: DGI launches website for domestic minimum top-up tax compliance
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.
Read MoreSweden: MoF initiates e-invoicing review
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.
Read MoreAustria issues guidelines for minimum tax report filing
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.
Read MoreItaly introduces optional tax risk, cooperative compliance regime for SMEs
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.
Read MoreMalawi: MRA extends e-invoicing pilot ahead of full rollout to May 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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Uruguay: DGI launches website for domestic minimum top-up tax compliance
09 February, 2026
The Uruguayan tax authority (DGI) has launched a new website to provide
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Austria issues guidelines for minimum tax report filing
09 February, 2026
Austria has published the Ordinance titled “Regulation of the Federal
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Italy introduces optional tax risk, cooperative compliance regime for SMEs
09 February, 2026
Italy’s Revenue Agency has introduced a new optional regime on 3
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Belgium: Parliament adopts revisions clarifying scope, compliance under minimum tax
09 February, 2026
Belgium’s parliament has adopted a bill amending the minimum tax law to
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Slovenia: Tax authority issues guidance on minimum tax reporting under ZMD
09 February, 2026
Slovenia's Financial Administration has issued a notice on 6 February 2026
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Poland to simplify tax law with new deregulation measures
06 February, 2026
Poland’s Council of Ministers approved legislation on 3 February 2026
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Czech Republic: Council of Ministers considers DAC8 crypto-asset, DAC9 GloBE reporting rules
06 February, 2026
The Czech Republic Chamber of Deputies (lower house) is reviewing a draft
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Australia: ATO updates guidance on risk indicators for privately owned, high-wealth groups
06 February, 2026
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has released updated guidance on What
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Cameroon releases 2026 Finance Law, includes new rules for digital giants, green levies
06 February, 2026
Cameroon’s Ministry of Finance issued a circular on the execution of the
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US: Treasury, IRS release draft rules for clean fuel production credit under OBBB
05 February, 2026
The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
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India: Tax Authority appeals high court ruling on treaty limits to dividend tax
06 February, 2026
The Indian Income Tax Department filed a special leave petition before the Supreme Court on 30 January 2026, challenging a Bombay High Court ruling that held Dividend Distribution Tax (DDT) could be limited by applicable tax treaties. The appeal seeks to overturn a decision that
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OECD updates manual on effective mutual agreement procedures
06 February, 2026
The OECD has released updated guidance by the Inclusive Framework on BEPS on 2 February 2026, aimed at improving tax certainty by helping tax administrations and taxpayers resolve cross-border tax treaty disputes in an efficient, effective and timely manner. The Manual on
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US: IRS releases US–Spain competent authority agreement on arbitration
05 February, 2026
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released Internal Revenue Bulletin No. 2026-6 on 2 February 2026. The bulletin includes Announcement 2026-3, which sets out the Competent Authority Arrangement agreed between the US and Spain to implement the arbitration procedure
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France simplifies EU public CbC reporting rules
05 February, 2026
France adopted new rules on 28 December 2025 to streamline compliance with the EU public CbC reporting directive (Directive (EU) 2021/2101), fully aligning national law with EU requirements and implementing the multiple reporting exemption. The directive, effective for
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Latvia introduces controlled transactions report to streamline transfer pricing compliance
02 February, 2026
Latvia has significantly reshaped its transfer pricing compliance framework from 1 January 2026, following amendments to the Law “On Taxes and Fees” adopted at the end of 2025. The changes are designed to modernise reporting requirements, reduce administrative burdens for
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Poland proposes new digital services tax legislation
30 January, 2026
Poland’s Ministry of Digital Affairs announced on 27 January 2026 that it has submitted draft legislation to introduce a Digital Services Tax (DST). First discussed in August 2025, the draft proposes a DST of up to 3% on a broad range of digital services, expanding beyond
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China releases 16th annual APA report (2024), highlighting strong growth, efficiency
30 January, 2026
China’s State Taxation Administration (STA) published its 16th Annual Advance Pricing Agreement (APA) Report on 25 November 2025, providing a comprehensive overview of the country’s APA programme and its development between 2005 and 2024. The report highlights steady
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Belgium updates Local File form, clarifies use of ‘Termination of CBC notification obligation’
30 January, 2026
Belgium’s Federal Public Service (SPF) Finance has released a BEPS13 News update detailing the new Local File form issued in December 2025 and providing guidance on using the “Termination of notification obligation” for CbC filings (275.CBC.NOT). New Local File
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OECD publishes transfer pricing profiles for eight countries
23 January, 2026
The OECD has published the revised transfer pricing country profiles, including profiles for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Costa Rica, Croatia, Greece, Iceland, Korea (Rep.), and Norway on 22 January 2026. These profiles focus on countries' domestic legislation regarding
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Switzerland updates CbC reporting list
22 January, 2026
Switzerland has updated its list of jurisdictions for the automatic exchange of Country-by-Country (CbC) reports under the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on Automatic Exchange of Country-by-Country Reports (CbC MCAA). Decision No. RO 2026 28, published on 20
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India: 2026 budget proposes relaxed tax rules for multinationals, reforms safe harbour regime
India’s Minister of Finance, Nirmala Sitharaman, delivered the Union Budget for 2026-27 on 1 February 2026. The proposals aim to relax tax
Read MoreTaiwan: NRNTB mandates e-invoicing requirements for sales returns, purchase returns, discounts
Taiwan businesses must issue and upload electronic credit notes for returns or discounts to comply with tax rules. Regfollower Desk The National
Read MoreBelgium updates Local File form, clarifies use of ‘Termination of CBC notification obligation’
Belgium’s Federal Public Service (SPF) Finance has released a BEPS13 News update detailing the new Local File form issued in December 2025 and
Read MoreNetherlands: Government coalition outlines 2026–2030 budgetary and tax changes, introduces new business contribution
The Dutch government’s incoming coalition released its agreement for the 2026–2030 term on 30 January 2026, along with an appendix outlining
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