OECD urges Spain to bolster long-term growth with deeper reforms, efficient public finances
According to an OECD report on 26 November 2025, Spain’s economy has shown impressive performance, growing by 10% since late 2019 and outpacing other European countries. This momentum offers a solid base for addressing longer-term challenges, and
See MoreNetherlands: Lower House approves amendments to minimum tax law, DAC9 implementation bill
The Netherlands' lower house of the parliament has adopted amendments to the Minimum Tax Act and an implementation bill for DAC9 on 27 November 2025. This bill is part of the 2026 Tax Plan package. It ensures that the Netherlands complies with
See MoreSri Lanka: Cabinet approves signing of amending protocol to tax treaty with Luxembourg
The Sri Lankan Cabinet approved the signing of an amending protocol to the 2013 income and capital tax treaty with Luxembourg on 24 November 2025. The new agreement aims to align with the latest international standards and implement
See MoreGreece: Ministry of National Economy and Finance consults draft development laws
Greece’s Ministry of National Economy and Finance has initiated a public consultation on a number of draft laws regarding the new national development programme, transfer of the payment and control organisation for EU guidance and guarantee
See MoreHungary: NAV publishes draft 08E form to simplify insured-relationship reporting from 2026
Hungary’s National Tax and Customs Administration (NAV) has published a draft version of the new 08E form, which will replace the long-standing T1041 reporting form for insured relationships from 1 January 2026. The draft includes updated form
See MoreFinland: Tax Administration updates Pillar 2 guidance on profit, tax allocation in complex group structures
Finland’s Tax Administration has issued an updated version of its guidance on the Law on Minimum Tax by Large Groups (Laki suurten konsernien vähimmäisverosta), providing fresh clarification on how profits, losses and taxes should be allocated
See MoreGreece: Ministry of Economy and Finance announces State Budget Execution for January – October of 2025
Greece’s Ministry of Economy and Finance announced, on 25 November 2025, the execution of the State Budget on a modified cash basis. The State Budget balance for the period of January – October of 2025 presented a surplus of EUR 3,037
See MorePoland: Ministry of Finance consults new CIT tax form templates
Poland’s Ministry of Finance has launched public tax consultations on a series of updated corporate income tax (CIT) form templates and is inviting taxpayers, advisers and other stakeholders to provide feedback by 3 October 2025. The
See MoreFrance issues guidance on 2022 tax treaty with Moldova
The French General Directorate of Public Finance issued new guidance on 19 November 2025 regarding the application of the 2022 income tax treaty with Moldova. The guidance provides detailed explanations on several aspects of the treaty, including
See MoreIreland: Revenue updates guidance on Scrip Dividends
Irish Revenue published eBrief No. 213/25 on 14 November 2025, updating guidance on the treatment of scrip dividends for income and corporation tax purposes. Tax and Duty Manual (TDM) Part 33-02-01 outlines the tax treatment under section 816 of
See MoreSweden plans temporary VAT cut on food to ease costs
Sweden’s Ministry of Finance released a draft proposal to lower the VAT on food from 12% to 6% for a limited period. This announcement was made on 25 November 2025. The measure aims to make grocery bills more affordable for all households,
See MoreIreland: DoF opens consultation on Phase One of interest tax reform
Ireland’s Department of Finance has opened a consultation on Phase One of its proposed reform of the country’s interest taxation regime. The consultation period begins on 21 November 2025. The reform, outlined in a “Strawman Proposal,”
See MoreEU Commission unveils business wallets to streamline operations and boost competitiveness
The EU Commission has proposed a regulation on 19 November 2025 to establish European Business Wallets to simplify business operations across the EU. Designed for Businesses and developed by Businesses, the EU Business Wallers will modernise and
See MoreItaly: Revenue Agency reminds taxpayers about deadline for transition 5.0 tax credit applications
Italy’s Revenue Agency has announced on 24 November 2025 that it published Decree no. 175/2025 in the Official Gazette as of 21 November 2025, in which it notified that companies have until 27 November 2025 to submit applications for the
See MoreLatvia adopts legislation to enforce DAC8
Latvia published the Law on Amendments to the Law on Taxes and Duties in the Official Gazette on 21 November 2025, introducing measures to implement Council Directive (EU) 2023/2226 of 17 October 2023 (DAC8), including new reporting and due
See MoreAustralia, Croatia sign income tax treaty
Australia and Croatia signed a new income tax treaty on 24 November 2025. This agreement aims to eliminate double taxation on income and prevent tax evasion and avoidance between the two countries. The treaty sets dividend withholding tax at
See MoreAustria: Government approves tax amendment Act 2025 to align with EU rules
The Austrian Government gave its approval to the proposed Tax Amendment Act 2025 (Abgabenänderungsgesetz 2025) on 18 November 2025. The Act introduces changes to several tax laws and ensures national legislation complies with EU requirements. It
See MoreAustria: Government approves draft law to implement crypto reporting rules (DAC8)
The Austrian government has approved a draft law to implement the Amending Directive to the 2011 Directive on Administrative Cooperation (DAC8, 2023/2226). The legislative proposal focuses on introducing the Betrugsbekämpfungsgesetz 2025 Teil
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