Social Security Agreement and protocol between Canada and Italy ratified

The Canadian government released an updated guidance on the global minimum tax on 30 January 2026, outlining preparatory steps for filing. The guidance details filing templates, deadlines, and the required information for the GloBE Information

Italy plans to align its levy on low-value packages with a EUR 3 EU duty, which will become effective on 1 July 2026, Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti said on 29 January 2026. The move targets inexpensive e-commerce imports, especially from

Canada’s Department of Finance launched a consultation on several draft legislative proposals to implement a range of previously announced tax measures on 29 January 2026. The proposed changes aim to clarify and improve tax rules, close gaps to

US President Donald Trump has warned that Canada could face serious consequences if it moves forward with closer trade ties with China. In a post on Truth Social on 24 January 2026, Trump said he would impose a 100% tariff on all Canadian goods

Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a joint statement announcing that Qatar’s Amir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met on 18 January 2026 to discuss bilateral relations and agreed to start negotiations

The Italian tax authorities have released the 2026 annual VAT return forms, Modello IVA 2026 and the simplified IVA BASE 2026, together with their official instructions for the 2025 tax year. The forms are available electronically on the Agenzia