EU Commission moves to raise tariffs to shield steel sector
The European Commission proposed halving tariff-free steel import quotas and imposing a 50% duty on excess imports to support the EU steel industry. The European Commission has proposed measures on 7 October 2025 to safeguard the EU steel sector,
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Latvia: Finance minister outlines key priorities in 2026 draft budget, initiates discussions with social partners
The 2026 budget proposes diversifying revenue sources through higher gambling and excise taxes, while supporting investment and easing living costs with tax law amendments and a temporary VAT cut on basic foods starting July 2026. Latvia's
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Luxembourg: MoF presents 2026 state budget to Chamber of Deputies, proposes fiscal measures to bolster innovation-driven investments
The 2026 budget focuses on strengthening its financial centre through tax reforms and tech investments, while expanding incentives and support measures for SMEs and start-ups to boost innovation and entrepreneurship. Luxembourg's Minister of
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Denmark updates platform reporting rules under DAC7, DAC8
Danish Official Gazette issues Executive Order 1159/2025 updating platform reporting rules under DAC7 and DAC8, introducing ID service use and EU central register oversight from 1 January 2026. The Danish Official Gazette published Executive
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Ireland: Revenue updates 2024 income tax return guidance
Revenue issues eBrief with updates on non-resident landlords, PRSA contributions, and PRSI exemptions. The Irish Revenue published Revenue eBrief No. 181/25 on 6 October 2025 with amendments to the Tax and Duty Manual Part 38-01-04I related to
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Denmark expands CbC reporting requirements
Denmark expanded CbC reporting, requiring full entity details from 1 January 2028. The Danish government has published Executive Order No. 1157 on 9 September 2025, broadening the scope of information that multinational enterprise (MNE) groups
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Ireland presents 2026 Budget, proposes increased R&D tax credits
Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe said the Budget aims to boost productivity, protect jobs, and strengthen Ireland’s economic foundations. Ireland's Department of Finance has released the Budget 2026, which was presented on 7 October 2025,
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Liechtenstein: Parliament ratifies income and capital tax treaty with Estonia
The treaty will take effect 15 days after the exchange of ratification documents and apply from 1 January of the following year. The Liechtenstein parliament approved the ratification of the income and capital tax treaty with Estonia on 3 October
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Slovak Republic: MoF launches six-month tax amnesty period
The Finance Ministry unveils a six-month tax amnesty, excluding arrears settled before 2026. The Slovak Republic’s Ministry of Finance has outlined key dates for taxpayers planning to take advantage of the government’s “tax amnesty”
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Sweden adopts stricter F-tax measures
Companies, including foreign entities, that fail to comply with green technology refund obligations or provide essential tax data may face F-tax denial or revocation from 1 November 2025. Sweden’s government plans to introduce new rules to
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Sweden: MoF proposes amending targeted interest deduction limitation rules
The changes are aimed at adjusting the interest deduction rules to align with EU regulations. The Swedish Ministry of Finance (MOF) has released a draft bill 2025/26:20 outlining specific changes to the Income Tax Act, aimed at adjusting
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Netherlands: MoF revises VAT rules on valuation, fuel cards, and negative interest
The Decree provides guidance on calculating the VAT taxable amount, offering clarification on the treatment of fuel or charging cards and the transfer of negative interest by service providers. The Netherlands Ministry of Finance published Decree
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Netherlands consults new VAT rules for digital platforms in short-term rentals, passenger transport
The consultation closes on 3 November 2025. The Netherlands government has opened a public consultation on a proposed law targeting VAT responsibilities for digital platforms involved in short-term accommodation rentals and passenger transport on
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EU Commission recommends expanding access to tax-favoured savings and investment accounts (SIAs)
The EU recommended measures are aimed at increasing access to simplified, tax-advantaged savings and investment accounts. The European Commission (EC) issued a recommendation aimed at expanding access to savings and investment accounts (SIAs)
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Bulgaria consults proposed transfer pricing reforms, positions to match OECD standards
The consultation is set to conclude on 23 October 2025. Bulgaria has initiated a public consultation on its proposed draft regulations to update its transfer pricing regulations as part of its efforts to join the Organisation for Economic
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Belgium defines fixed financial asset requirement for participation exemption
The participation exemption applies to shareholders with at least 10% ownership or investments of EUR 2.5 million, provided the latter qualify as fixed financial assets. Belgium's Ministry of Finance has released Circular 2025/C/63 on 3 October
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European Commission releases reports on member states’ VAT rate exemptions
This report reviews how Member States apply VAT rate derogations, revealing an uneven distribution. The European Commission has released a report examining the VAT rate exemptions utilised by EU Member States, accompanied by annexes detailing
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Germany: MOF revises guidance on cross-border tax dispute resolution
The key changes in the guidance are aimed at simplifying terminology, clarifying the interaction of dispute resolution mechanisms, and providing expanded guidance for joint applications from partnerships and corporate groups. Germany’s Ministry
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