Lithuania: MoF consults DAC8 tax information exchange rule amendments
The Lithuanian Ministry of Finance (MoF) opened a public consultation on 17 November 2025, proposing changes to Order No. VA-114, which regulates mutual assistance and the exchange of tax information with EU Member States. The amendments are
See MoreLithuania: Parliament considers higher corporate tax for banks, credit Institutions
Lithuania has proposed an amendment to its Corporate Tax Law that would increase the additional tax on banks and credit institutions from 5% to 10%. The draft, registered with the Seimas on 10 November 2025 under project No. XVP-973, targets
See MoreSlovenia to introduce mandatory e-invoicing for B2B transactions from 2028
Slovenia has enacted the Act on the Exchange of Electronic Invoices and Other Electronic Documents, published in the Official Gazette on 6 November 2025, which establishes mandatory e-invoicing for domestic B2B transactions. Under the Act,
See MoreSweden: MoF proposes automatic exchange of top-up tax information under DAC9
The Swedish Ministry of Finance (MoF) submitted a proposal to the Legislative Council, on 13 November 2025, to introduce new rules for the automatic exchange of Top-up Tax information. The changes align Swedenโs framework with Council Directive
See MoreKuwait ratifies amending protocol to tax treaty with Luxembourg
Kuwait has ratified the 2021 amending protocol to its 2007 Income and Capital Tax Treaty with Luxembourg through Decree Law No. 138 of 2025 on 1 September 2025. The protocol was published in the Official Gazette No. 1755 of 7 September
See MoreEU Parliament endorses BEFIT corporate tax framework
The European Parliament has approved Legislative Resolution No. P10_TA(2025)0268 on the Business in Europe Framework for Income Taxation (BEFIT) on 13 November 2025. The resolution introduces a unified framework for corporate taxation across the
See MoreCzech Republic: Supreme Administrative Court issues ruling on limits of transfer pricing rules
The Supreme Administrative Court (SAC) of the Czech Republic has issued a ruling on 12 November 2025, concerning a tax dispute involving the company Astemo Czech, s. r. o., and the Appellate Financial Directorate. The ruling includes informal
See MoreBelgium extends Pillar 2 supplementary tax return deadline
Belgiumโs Federal Public Service (SPF) Finance has announced, on 17 November 2025, an extension to the filing deadline for the annual supplementary national tax return. The law of 19 December 2023 (concerning the introduction of a minimum tax
See MoreLiechtenstein: Parliament approves income tax treaty with Latvia
Liechtensteinโs parliament approved the ratification of its income and capital tax treaty with Latvia on 7 November 2025. Signed on 2 October 2025, the treaty aims to eliminate double taxation on cross-border transactions and strengthen
See MoreBelarus terminates tax treaty with Estonia
The Belarus Ministry of Taxes and Duties, in a notice on 14 November 2025, confirmed that the tax treaty between Belarus and Estonia has been terminated. Signed on 21 January 1997, the Belarus-Estonia tax treaty aimed to prevent double taxation
See MoreBelgium expands tax-neutral rules to simplify sister mergers
Belgiumโs Chamber of Representatives approved a law extending the countryโs tax-neutral treatment to simplified sister mergers on 23 October 2025. The legislation, based on the EU Mobility Directive (2019/2121), amends the Income Tax Code and
See MoreUS: Trade deals with several countries pledge to avoid discriminatory treatment of US digital goods, services
The Trump Administration's trade framework agreements, announced this week by the White House, include commitments from Argentina (signed 13 November 2025), Ecuador (signed 13 November 2025), El Salvador (signed 13 November 2025), Guatemala (signed
See MoreEstonia calls for Pillar 2 tax flexibility for small EU economies
Estonia announced a call for flexibility in implementing the Pillar 2 global minimum tax during a recent EU finance ministersโ meeting on 13 November 2025, the Ministry of Finance said. The country is among five EU member states that have
See MoreGermany: Bundestag approves Pillar 2 amendments
Germanyโs lower house of parliament (Bundestag) approved the second revised draft of a law amending domestic Pillar 2 rules and related measures on 13 November 2025. The legislation, formally titled โLaw to Amend the Minimum Tax Act and
See MoreEU Commission pushes for enhanced collaboration against tax fraud
The European Commission unveiled a proposal to enhance cooperation in combating VAT fraud, focusing on improved information exchange and access to VAT data on 13 November 2025. The European Commission proposed an amendment to strengthen
See MoreEU: ECOFIN ends duty-free entry for imports below EUR 150
The EUโs Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) agreed to end the exemption for goods under EUR 150 from customs duties on 13 November 2025. ECOFIN noted that such small parcels, especially from China, have led to unfair competition
See MoreSlovenia: Government endorse amendments to draft 2026-27 budget implementation act, includes corporate tax increases
During a correspondence session on 15 November 2025, Sloveniaโs government endorsed proposed amendments to the draft Act on the Implementation of the Budgets of the Republic of Slovenia for 2026 and 2027. The revisions were prepared in response
See MoreRomania: ANAF consults Globe Information Return (GIR), notification
Romaniaโs tax authorities (ANAF)ย have launched a public consultation on a draft order regarding the approval of the format and content of the forms for the GloBE Information Return (GIR) and the Notification of the obligation to submit the GIR,
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