Netherlands submits draft bill for DAC8 implementation to parliament
The initial reporting of information is required by 31 January 2027, concerning the year 2026. The Netherlands Ministry of Finance notified the House of Representatives on 7 July 2025, regarding the submission of a draft bill to implement Council
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Poland gazettes Act increasing VAT exemption threshold
The Act increases the VAT exemption threshold from PLN 200,000 to PLN 240,000 from 2026. Poland published the Act of 24 June 2025 in the Official Gazette on 7 July 2025, raising the VAT exemption threshold from PLN 200,000 to PLN 240,000,
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Bulgaria to adopt the euro from 2026
Bulgaria will adopt the euro starting 1 January 2026, replacing the lev at a fixed rate after meeting EU criteria. Bulgaria will officially adopt the euro as its currency on 1 January 2026, becoming the 21st member of the eurozone. The decision
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Luxembourg ratifies tax treaty with Oman
Luxembourg has ratified its income and capital tax treaty with Oman, following parliamentary approval and publication in the Official Gazette. Luxembourg published the Law of 4 July 2025 in the Official Gazette on 7 July 2025, formally ratifying
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Denmark and Italy sign OECD agreement on automatic exchange of digital platform income data
Denmark and Italy have joined the OECD’s DPI-MCAA to automatically exchange tax data on income earned through digital platforms, supporting improved compliance in the digital economy. Denmark and Italy have signed the Multilateral Competent
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Lithuania implements DAC8 and APA rollback in tax law amendments
Lithuania has amended its tax law to implement DAC8, APA rollback, and update reporting, VAT, GDPR, and penalty rules, which take effect on 1 January 2026. Lithuania adopted amendments to the Law on Tax Administration on 30 June 2025, which
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Lithuania extends corporate income tax exemption for large-scale investment projects
Under the amended Corporate Income Tax (CIT) Law, companies undertaking qualifying projects may receive tax relief for up to 20 tax years. Lithuania has extended its corporate income tax exemption for large-scale investment projects under a new
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Italy signs DPI MCAA for automatic exchange of digital platform income data
A total of 31 jurisdictions have signed the DPI MCAA as of 3 July 2025. Italy has signed the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on Automatic Exchange of Information on Income Derived Through Digital Platforms (DPI MCAA) under the OECD
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Latvia, Andorra tax treaty enters into force
Latvia and Andorra's agreement to eliminate double taxation and prevent tax evasion came into effect on 16 June 2025. Andorra announced in the Official Gazette that the income and capital tax treaty between Andorra and Latvia entered into force
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Netherlands: Dutch Council of Ministers approves signing of Curacao–Mauritius tax treaty
Negotiations for the treaty ended on 5 February 2025. The Netherlands Council of Ministers has authorised the Minister of Foreign Affairs to sign Curacao's first income tax treaty with Mauritius on 30 June 2025. Negotiations for the treaty
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Sweden proposes law to implement DAC9
Legislation to take effect from 1 April 2026, with transitional rules and temporary penalty relief The Swedish Ministry of Finance published a memorandum on 4 July 2025 proposing legislation to implement the Amending Directive to the 2011
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EU: European Commission proposes measures to curb carbon leakage in exports
The proposal, set for finalisation by end-2025, aims to protect at-risk producers from carbon leakage and ensure equal treatment of all goods within EU trade. The European Commission has announced plans to introduce a new measure to address the
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EU adopts regulation to facilitate automatic exchange of tax information under DAC9
With this implementing regulation, the EU aims to provide technical solutions to facilitate the automatic exchange of information between Member States under DAC9. The European Commission (EC) announced on 7 July 2025 that it has adopted a
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Netherlands: Senate approves tax treaty between Curacao, San Marino
The tax treaty aims to prevent double taxation and curb tax evasion in cross-border transactions between Curacao and San Marino. The Dutch Senate approved the income and capital tax treaty between Curaçao and San Marino on 1 July 2025. Signed
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China imposes medical device import restrictions in response to EU ban
China has announced restrictions on government purchases of EU medical devices worth over CNY 45 million. China's finance ministry has announced restrictions on government purchases of EU medical devices worth over CNY 45 million (USD 6.3
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Poland published final schema FA_VAT (3) and KSeF 2.0 API documentation
Poland's Council of Ministers approved a draft law mandating the National e-Invoicing System (KSeF), pending parliamentary review and expected enactment by July 2025. Poland announced that the final schema, FA_VAT (3), will supersede the
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Denmark launches consultation on draft law to implement DAC9 requirements
Denmark has launched a public consultation on draft legislation to implement DAC9 with feedback due by 21 August 2025. The Danish Ministry of Taxation has opened a public consultation on draft legislation to implement Council Directive (EU)
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France, Kenya and allies push global airline ticket tax to fund climate adaptation
A coalition including France, Kenya, Barbados, and others aims to expand air travel taxes to raise billions for climate resilience in developing countries ahead of the 2025 UN climate summit. A coalition of countries including France, Kenya,
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