Sweden: MoF weighs new R&D tax incentives to boost investment
Sweden’s Minister of Finance (MoF) has received the final report from the Inquiry Officer evaluating the country’s research and development (R&D) tax incentive system on 19 January 2026 outlining two alternative approaches aimed at
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Poland confirms phased rollout of mandatory KSeF e-invoicing from February 2026
Poland is preparing to roll out its National e-Invoicing System (KSeF), a digital platform for issuing, sending, receiving, and storing structured invoices. The Ministry of Finance and the National Revenue Administration (KAS) outlined the
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Czech Republic, Mauritius conclude tax treaty talks
Officials from the Czech Republic and Mauritius finalised negotiations by initialling an income tax treaty on 16 January 2026, This agreement aims to prevent double taxation and reduce the risk of tax evasion. It will take effect only after it
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Luxembourg: Government Council updates CbC reporting jurisdiction list
Luxembourg’s Government Council chaired by Prime Minister Luc Frieden, met on 16 January 2026 to review international, European, economic, social and financial policy matters and to adopt a series of legislative and regulatory measures. Among
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Italy: Tax Authorities updates annual VAT return forms
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
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Finland implements DAC9 top-up tax simplified filing, information exchange rules
Finland has enacted legislation implementing the Amending Directive to the 2011 Directive on Administrative Cooperation (2025/872) (DAC9), which comes into force on 1 January 2026. The law was published in the official gazette on 29 December
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France revises 2026 budget, proposes aid for low income groups
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu unveiled amendments to his draft 2026 budget on Friday 16 January 2026, aiming to secure support from the Socialist Party by raising income supplement benefit for low‑income workers, students, and
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Ireland implements DAC8, DAC9 reporting rules
Ireland has adopted new EU directives under the Finance Act 2025, bringing the Amending Directive to the 2011 Directive on Administrative Cooperation (2025/872) (DAC9) and the Amending Directive rules (2023/2226) (DAC8) into national law. DAC8
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EU introduces import duties on fused alumina from China
The European Commission has announced the introduction of anti-dumping duties on fused alumina imported from China, citing concerns over unfair pricing and the EU’s growing reliance on a strategically important material. The new duties range
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US: Trump announces new tariffs over Greenland, EU mulls USD 108 billion in retaliatory tariffs
The weekend delivered a major jolt when President Donald Trump announced a new round of tariffs targeting eight allied nations. On 17 January 2026, Trump posted on Truth Social, demanding the "complete and total purchase of Greenland" from
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Cyprus extends zero VAT rate on essential goods through 2026
The Cyprus Tax Department has announced, on 15 January 2026, the extension of a zero value-added tax (VAT) rate on a range of essential goods for another year, covering the period from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2026. The zero VAT rate will
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Germany: Federal Cabinet approves draft to modernise tax consultancy, adjust trade tax
The German Federal Cabinet has approved a draft bill on 14 January 2026 to modernise the Tax Consultancy Law and update other tax rules, aiming to make tax advisory services more flexible for citizens and ensure fairer corporate taxation. The
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Malta: MTA extends electronic corporate income tax filing deadlines for 2026
Malta’s Tax and Customs Administration (MTA) has announced extended deadlines for the submission of corporate income tax returns in 2026, specifically for electronic filings. Manual submissions and tax payments must still meet the deadlines set
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UK: Scotland presents 2026-27 budget, proposes new levies
Scotland’s Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government presented the 2026-27 State Budget to the parliament on 13 January 2026. The Budget’s key proposals include higher personal income tax brackets and the introduction of new levies,
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Andorra ratifies income tax treaty with Estonia
Andorra has gazetted the ratification of the income and capital tax treaty with Estonia on 13 January 2026. Signed on 23 September 2025, the agreement seeks to eliminate double taxation on income and capital while preventing tax evasion. It
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Romania implements 2026 tax reforms: Limits deductions for IP, consulting fees
Romania has published Law No. 239/2025 and Emergency Ordinance No. 89/2025, which introduce a 1% cap on deductions for payments to non-resident related parties for intellectual property and management or consulting services. The limit applies to
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Portugal: Tax and Customs Authority updates monthly withholding tax rates for 2026
The Portuguese Tax and Customs Authority issued the Order of 5 January 2026, introducing new monthly withholding tax tables reflecting the updated personal income tax brackets set by the 2026 State Budget Law. Rates now range from 12.50% on
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Hungary: Tax authority updates retail tax guide for 2025
Hungary’s tax authority published a retail tax guide on 19 December 2025, presented in a Q&A format, detailing obligations for domestic and foreign businesses, including platform operators, for the 2025 tax year. Under the rules, businesses
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