Hong Kong, Slovenia to negotiate for tax treaty
Hong Kong’s Inland Revenue Department announced that officials from Hong Kong and Slovenia will meet for the first round of negotiations on an income tax treaty from 26 to 30 January 2026. If an agreement is reached, it will prevent double
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Poland reduces interest rates on tax arrears
Poland’s Ministry of Finance and Economy has announced reduced interest rates on overdue tax payments, effective immediately, according to the Tax Ordinance Act. Under the new regulation, three different interest rates will apply depending on
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Netherlands: Supreme Court strikes down higher tax interest rate for corporations
The Dutch Supreme Court ruled on 16 January 2026 that the higher tax interest rate for corporate taxpayers, set by the Tax and Recovery Interest Decree, is invalid. The court found it unfairly singles out companies by imposing a heavier burden than
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Belgium bans import of certain Russian petroleum products from third countries
Belgium’s Federal Public Service Finance (FPS) announced, on 19 January 2026, that it will ban the import of certain petroleum products made in third countries from Russian-origin crude oil, effective 21 January 2026. The measure is part of the
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Vietnam: Government issues decree regulating new corporate income tax law
The Government of Vietnam has issued Decree No. 320/2025/ND-CP on 15 December 2025, regulating the implementation of the Law on Corporate Income Tax 2025 (Law No. 67/2025/QH15), which entered into force on 1 October 2025. The Decree relates to
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Ireland: Revenue updates 2024 income tax return form guidance
Irish Revenue has published eBrief No. 015/26 on 19 January 2026, announcing updates to Tax and Duty Manual (TDM) Part 38-01-04I relating to the Income tax return form 2024. The manual has been amended to include a clarification at paragraph 4.2,
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Ireland: Revenue updates guidance on enhanced construction expenditure deduction
Irish Revenue has published eBrief No. 013/26 on 16 January 2026, providing updated guidance on the enhanced deduction for qualifying construction expenses introduced under the Finance Act 2025. A new Tax and Duty Manual (TDM) Part 04-06-27 –
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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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