Germany: Federal Cabinet approves draft to modernise tax consultancy, adjust trade tax
The German Federal Cabinet has approved a draft bill on 14 January 2026 to modernise the Tax Consultancy Law and update other tax rules, aiming to make tax advisory services more flexible for citizens and ensure fairer corporate taxation. The
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Malta: MTA extends electronic corporate income tax filing deadlines for 2026
Malta’s Tax and Customs Administration (MTA) has announced extended deadlines for the submission of corporate income tax returns in 2026, specifically for electronic filings. Manual submissions and tax payments must still meet the deadlines set
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UK: Scotland presents 2026-27 budget, proposes new levies
Scotland’s Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government presented the 2026-27 State Budget to the parliament on 13 January 2026. The Budget’s key proposals include higher personal income tax brackets and the introduction of new levies,
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Andorra ratifies income tax treaty with Estonia
Andorra has gazetted the ratification of the income and capital tax treaty with Estonia on 13 January 2026. Signed on 23 September 2025, the agreement seeks to eliminate double taxation on income and capital while preventing tax evasion. It
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Romania implements 2026 tax reforms: Limits deductions for IP, consulting fees
Romania has published Law No. 239/2025 and Emergency Ordinance No. 89/2025, which introduce a 1% cap on deductions for payments to non-resident related parties for intellectual property and management or consulting services. The limit applies to
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Portugal: Tax and Customs Authority updates monthly withholding tax rates for 2026
The Portuguese Tax and Customs Authority issued the Order of 5 January 2026, introducing new monthly withholding tax tables reflecting the updated personal income tax brackets set by the 2026 State Budget Law. Rates now range from 12.50% on
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Hungary: Tax authority updates retail tax guide for 2025
Hungary’s tax authority published a retail tax guide on 19 December 2025, presented in a Q&A format, detailing obligations for domestic and foreign businesses, including platform operators, for the 2025 tax year. Under the rules, businesses
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Ireland enacts Finance Act 2025, enhances R&D tax credits
Ireland has enacted the Finance Act 2025, following its approval by parliament on 23 December 2025, delivering a wide-ranging package of tax measures that include enhanced corporation tax reliefs for construction and the creative industries, an
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Germany: Federal Ministry of Finance updates status of tax treaties, negotiations
The German Federal Ministry of Finance has released its latest overview of tax treaties and related agreements, providing a snapshot of the country’s international tax relations as of 1 January 2026. The report details ongoing negotiations,
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Portugal: Government updates withholding tax rates for 2026
The Portuguese government has set new monthly withholding tax rates for employment and pension income in mainland Portugal for 2026 through Order No. 233-A/2026, issued on 6 January 2026. The changes reflect updates introduced in the 2026 State
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Latvia: Parliament revises capitalisation rules, introduces individual-owned company tax relief
Latvia has published Amendments to the Corporate Income Tax Law on 18 December 2025, which were approved on 3 December 2025, introducing new provisions affecting port authorities, taxpayers composed only of natural persons, and interest payments on
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Czech Republic, Mauritius holds second round of tax treaty talks
Officials from the Czech Republic and Mauritius are meeting for the second round of talks on a potential income tax treaty from 13 to 16 January 2026. If an agreement is reached it will prevent double taxation and fiscal evasion between the two
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Belgium: Government proposes DAC8 crypto-asset framework rules
The government has presented the bill No. 56 1249/001 of 17 December 2025 to parliament on 9 January 2026 to implement the Amending Directive to the 2011 Directive on Administrative Cooperation (DAC8, 2023/2226). Set to take effect retroactively
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European Commission confirms application of side-by-side arrangement under the Pillar 2 Directive
The European Commission, in a notice on 12 January 2026, acknowledged the Side-by-Side arrangement on Safe Harbours and confirmed its application within the framework of Council Directive (EU) 2022/2523 (Pillar 2 Directive). Under Article 32 of
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Hungary updates transfer pricing documentation framework
Hungary has adopted revised transfer pricing documentation rules under Decree No. 45/2025, published in the Official Gazette on 23 December 2025. The revised rules will require taxpayers to reassess their compliance approach ahead of the 2026
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Tax treaty between Estonia, Liechtenstein enters into force
Estonia’s Ministry of Finance has confirmed that the income and capital tax treaty between Estonia and Liechtenstein entered into force on 26 December 2025. Signed on 10 July 2025, the agreement seeks to eliminate double taxation and prevent
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Greece: AADE introduces special VAT regime for non-established EU businesses
Greece’s Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) has issued a decision establishing the framework for a special VAT regime for businesses based in other European Union (EU) Member States. The regime allows non-established enterprises to
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Tax treaty between Gabon, Italy enters into force
The income tax treaty between Gabon and Italy, signed on 28 June 1999, entered into force on 19 December 2025. The agreement applies to Gabon’s corporate tax, flat-rate minimum tax, individual income tax, and tax on income from immovable
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