Russia’s draft DTAs with Belgium and China

Belgium's Ministry of Finance issued Circular 2026/C/33 on 24 February 2026, establishing a separate 5% capital gains tax on the disposal of shares in SICAV-RDT/DBI-BEVEK investment companies effective from the assessment year 2026. It also

Belgium’s government submitted an Omnibus Bill No. 56 1378/001 to parliament on 23 February 2026, proposing several tax amendments, including an increase in the annual tax on securities accounts and a higher dividend withholding tax rate for

Belgium’s tax authority announced, in the Official Gazette no. 2026001356 of 23 February 2026, that Belgian intermediary legal entities and Belgian recognised representative legal entities are required to file annual tax returns on securities

On 18 February 2026 an IMF Country Focus was published, generally based on the report issued by the IMF following consultations with China under Article IV of the IMF’s articles of agreement. China’s economy has remained resilient through

The Bank of Russia Board of Directors decided to cut the key rate by 50 basis points to 15.50% per annum on 13 February 2026. The economy continues to return to a balanced growth path. In January, price growth accelerated significantly due to

The Belgian Council of Ministers approved a Royal Decree on 13 February 2026 introducing higher VAT rates for specific goods and services. The changes target pesticides, plant protection products, furnished accommodations, and camping facilities.