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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Germany: MOF consults filing rules for GloBE Information Return
Stakeholders are requested to submit feedback on the draft by 6 October 2025. The German Ministry of Finance (MOF) published a draft ordinance setting out the rules for filing and exchanging the GloBE Information Return (GIR) on 29 September
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Poland: Council of Ministers approve corporate tax increases for banks, cuts special bank levy
Starting in 2026, the standard corporate tax rate for banks will increase from 19% to 30% before dropping to 26% in 2027 and 23% from 2028 onward, while the reduced rate will rise from 9% to 20% in 2026 and then fall to 16% in 2027 and 13% in
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Romania joins crypto-asset reporting framework (CARF-MCAA)
Romania plans to begin exchanging information under CARF by 2027. Romania signed the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement (MCAA) under the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) on 3 September 2025. This framework standardizes the
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Portugal hosts 77th Congress of the International Fiscal Association (IFA)
The 77th Congress will be held from 5 to 9 October 2025 at the Lisbon Congress Centre (CCL) The global tax community is convening in Lisbon, Portugal for the 77th Congress of the International Fiscal Association (IFA) from 5 to 9 October 2025 at
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San Marino ratifies amending protocol to tax treaty with Luxembourg
The protocol will take effect once both countries have exchanged ratification instruments and will apply from 1 January of the year following its entry into force San Marino issued Council Decree No. 120 on 26 September 2025, ratifying the
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Ireland: Revenue updates Tax Duty Manual, provides guidance on tax treatment where employer provides meals for staff
Irish Revenue updated its guidance on exemptions of certain staff meals from taxable benefits Irish Revenue has issued eBrief No. 178/25, providing updated guidance on the tax treatment of employer-provided meals, on 26 September 2025. The
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Slovak Republic: Parliament approves third consolidation package of tax reforms, includes higher corporate taxes
Key tax changes include higher corporate and investment taxes, along with increased consumption taxes, including higher VAT on specific food products, and increased tax on online gaming. The Slovak Republic’s National Council gave its approval
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Ireland: Revenue issues guidance on new E-liquid products tax
Revenue published guidance to help suppliers comply with the new E-liquid products tax starting 1 November 2025. Ireland Revenue published detailed guidance on 30 September 2025 to assist suppliers in understanding their obligations under the new
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Poland: MoF begins KSeF 2.0 API open testing ahead of mandatory e-invoicing rollout
The KSeF 2.0 API enables testing of software that facilitates the exchange of information between the National e-Invoice System and commercial invoicing systems. Poland’s Ministry of Finance has released the test (integration) environment of
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The European Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra responded that the European Commission notes Canada’s decision to suspend its digital services tax but considers it a sovereign matter and will not comment further. The European Parliament released a
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OECD: Australia, Belgium, Netherlands, New Zealand revise arbitration rules under BEPS MLI
Part VI of the MLI enables jurisdictions that opt in to implement mandatory binding arbitration to resolve disputes arising under tax treaties. The OECD has released updated arbitration profiles for Australia, Belgium, Netherlands, and New
See MorePoland: Senate approves bill simplifying reporting requirements to secure corporate tax exemption for holding companies
The bill eliminates the requirement for Polish Holding Companies (PSKs) to submit a formal declaration of intent to apply for a CIT exemption on income from share disposals. Poland's Senate (upper house of the parliament) approved a bill amending
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