EU launches infringement procedures against member states over DAC8, DAC9 transposition
The European Commission issued formal notices to 12 Member States for not fully implementing Directive (EU) 2023/2226 (DAC8) on crypto-asset information exchange, and to 10 Member States for incomplete transposition of Directive (EU) 2025/872 (DAC9)
See MoreLatvia introduces controlled transactions report to streamline transfer pricing compliance
Latvia has significantly reshaped its transfer pricing compliance framework from 1 January 2026, following amendments to the Law โOn Taxes and Feesโ adopted at the end of 2025. The changes are designed to modernise reporting requirements, reduce
See MoreIreland: Revenue updates guidance on residential zoned land tax
The Irish Revenue has issued eBrief No. 024/26 on 29 January 2026, updating Tax and Duty Manual Part 22A-01-01 with guidance on the Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT). The update reflects amendments introduced under the Finance Act 2025. Key
See MoreMalta: Tax and Customs Administration clarifies VAT for taxi operators using ride-hailing platforms
The Malta Tax and Customs Administration has issued an explanatory note on 26 January 2026, outlining the Value Added Tax (VAT) obligations for taxi operators using online ride-hailing platforms. The explanatory note clarifies VAT treatment for
See MoreItaly to raise small parcel tax to EU level
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
See MoreSlovenia to ratify multilateral GloBE tax info exchange
The Slovenian Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs announced on 27 January 2026 that it has submitted a draft regulation to the National Assembly to ratify the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on the Exchange of Global Anti-Base
See MoreLuxembourg: Tax Authority publishes 2025 EUR reference exchange rates
The Luxembourg Administration of Direct Tax has issued Circular L.G.-A No. 60bis/11 on 27 January 2026, providing the reference exchange rates of the euro for the year 2025. The rates, which include both year-end (31 December 2025) and annual
See MoreSweden proposes withholding tax exemption on dividends paid to certain foreign states
The Swedish Ministry of Finance has released a proposal on 27 January 2026, introducing a withholding tax exemption for dividends paid to foreign governments and foreign entities equivalent to Swedish regions, municipalities, or municipal
See MoreFrance: Tax Authority updates deductible interest rates for shareholder loans
The French tax authorities have published updated interest rates (BOI-BIC-CHG-50-50-30), on 28 January 2026, that determine the deductibility of interest payments made by companies to their shareholders. In accordance with the provisions of the
See MorePoland proposes new digital services tax legislation
Polandโs 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
See MoreNetherlands: Government pushes for upper house approval of DAC8 crypto-asset reporting, information-exchange legislation
The Netherlands State Secretary for Finance published Letter No. 2026-0000019577 on the Ministry of Financeโs website on 28 January 2026, urging the upper house of parliament to swiftly approve the bill implementing the Amending Directive to the
See MoreRomania amends D100 tax declaration form
Romania has published Order No. 57/2026 in the Official Gazette No. 55 on 23 January 2026, amending the D100 tax declaration form originally introduced under Order No. 587/2016 by the President of Romaniaโs tax authority, the National Agency for
See MoreBelgium updates Local File form, clarifies use of โTermination of CBC notification obligationโ
Belgiumโs 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 โTermination of notification obligationโ for CbC filings
See MoreAustria, Oman sign income and capital tax treaty
Austria and Oman signed an income and capital tax treaty on 28 January 2026. The agreement seeks to prevent double taxation and fiscal evasion between the two nations. The treaty will enter into force after the exchange of ratification
See MoreMalta updates tax regime for highly skilled expatriates
Malta has issued Legal Notice 20 of 2026, introducing the Tax Treatment of Highly Skilled Individuals Rules, 2026, which consolidate and expand the countryโs preferential tax regime for expatriates in selected senior and specialist roles. The
See MoreSpain repeals VAT, PIT, corporate tax measures
Spainโs Official State Gazette (BOE) published the Congressional Resolution of 27 January 2026 on 28 January 2026, formally announcing that Royal Decree-law 16/2025 โ which was introduced to support socially vulnerable groups and implement
See MoreNetherlands: Parliament passes DAC8 crypto-asset reporting, exchanging tax information rules
The Netherlands' lower house of parliament has approved a bill to implement the rules of the Amending Directive to the 2011 Directive on Administrative Cooperation (2023/2226) (DAC8) on 27 January 2026. The bill introduces new rules for reporting
See MoreFinland consults amendments to Pillar 2 minimum tax law, proposes side-by-side arrangement
Finlandโs Ministry of Finance launched a public consultation on 23 January 2026 regarding additional proposed amendments to the Minimum Tax Act, focusing on the implementation of the OECD/G20 Pillar 2 global minimum tax rules. The consultation
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