EU: Court rules transfer pricing profit adjustments fall outside VAT scope
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) delivered its judgment on 13 May 2026 in Stellantis Portugal, S.A. v Autoridade Tributária e Aduaneira (Case C-603/24) concerning whether intra-group transfer pricing adjustments are subject to
See MoreEuropean Commission endorses VFX uplift tax credit for Ireland
The European Commission has approved Ireland’s enhancement of the Section 481 Film Tax Credit, known as the Visual Effects (VFX) Uplift, via a State aid authorisation published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 12 May 2026. The
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EU faces Chinese WTO challenge over EV tariffs, USTR announces similar measures
According to a post by the United States Trade Representative (USTR), China initiated formal proceedings at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) on 4 November 2024, challenging the European Union's imposition of definitive countervailing duties on
See MoreEU: Economic and Financial Affairs Council agrees to strengthen cooperation with EU investigative bodies to combat VAT fraud
The EU Economic and Financial Affairs Council provisionally agreed on new rules to strengthen the fight against value added tax (VAT) fraud in the EU by ramping up cooperation between member states, the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO)
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US confirms 25% tariff on EU car imports as trade tensions escalate
The US is proceeding with plans to increase tariffs on European Union automobile imports to 25%, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer confirmed during an interview with CNBC Monday, 4 May 2026. Greer said he had discussions with EU and German
See MoreUS: Trump Administration to raise EU auto tariffs to 25% amid trade deal dispute
US President Donald Trump announced on Friday, 1 May 2026, that he will increase tariffs on European Union automobiles and trucks to 25% next week, up from the previously agreed 15%, citing the bloc's failure to comply with their bilateral trade
See MoreEuropean Commission urges Spain to address discriminatory tax treatment of non-resident workers residing in the country
The European Commission has issued a reasoned opinion urging Spain to end the discriminatory taxation of non-resident taxpayers who work and habitually reside in the country, as outlined in its April 2026 infringements package published on 28 April
See MoreEU Parliament EUR 60 billion annually from new tax sources in 2028-34 budget, considers new levies on digital services, gambling, crypto
The European Parliament endorsed its position on the Interim report on the proposal for the multiannual financial framework for 2028-2034, which was approved on 28 April 2026. The seven-year budget proposal underscores Parliament's continued
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Ireland: Irish Revenue updates foreign entity classification guidance in Revenue eBrief No. 082/26
Irish Revenue has published Revenue eBrief No. 082/26 on 20 April 2026, addressing foreign entity classification for Irish tax purposes. Tax and Duty Manual (TDM) 35C-00-02: Foreign Entity Classification for Irish Tax Purposes has been updated
See MoreEU Commission consults revision of e-invoicing directive
The European Commission has launched a public consultation on 18 March 2026 on the revision of Directive 2014/55/EU on electronic invoicing in public procurement, inviting stakeholders to provide feedback on possible measures to update the current
See MoreEU: Five member nations push for windfall tax on energy firms amid Iran war crisis
Finance ministers from Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Austria sent a joint letter to the EU Commission on Friday, 4 April 2026, calling for immediate action to address the energy crisis triggered by military strikes that began on 28 February
See MoreEU: EU Customs Authority (EUCA) to be headquartered in Lille, FranceÂ
The European Commission and the European Parliament reached an agreement on 25 March 2026 to establish the new EU Customs Authority (EUCA) in Lille, France. The Commission received nine applications from Member States looking to host EUCA. It
See MoreEU: Parliament approves tariff framework for USÂ trade agreement, ensures American compliance
The European Parliament announced on 26 March 2026 that its members endorsed their position on two proposals covering tariff arrangements under the EU-US Turnberry trade deal. The agreement, reached in summer 2025, aims to remove most tariffs on
See MoreEU ends customs duty exemption for low-value shipments
Starting 1 July 2026, new customs regulations will eliminate duty exemptions for goods imported into the European Union in shipments valued up to EUR 150. The Official Journal of the EU published Council Regulation (EU) 2026/382, dated 11
See MoreEU: Parliament considers EPPO, OLAF access to VAT data to tackle cross-border fraud
The European Parliament's Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee examined a proposal to grant the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) and the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) enhanced access to VAT information across the EU. The initiative
See MoreAustralia–EU sign free trade agreement
After 8 years of negotiations, Australia has secured a landmark trade deal with the European Union, the world’s second largest economy, according to a media release on 24 March 2026. The Australia–European Union Free Trade Agreement will
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EU Commission presents proposal for single set of corporate rules (28th company regime)
The European Commission, on 18 March 2026, presented its proposal and a dedicated FAQ page for EU Inc., a new single set of corporate rules, building the cornerstone and starting point for the EU's 28th regime. EU Inc. is an optional,
See MoreEuropean Commission sends Spain to CJEU for non-compliance with VAT rules for small enterprises
The European Commission announced on 11 March 2026 that it will refer Spain to the Court of Justice of the European Union for failing to transpose two separate Directives related to VAT measures into national law. Council Directive (EU)
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