Belgium raises VAT rates on pesticides, accommodations
The Belgian Council of Ministers approved a Royal Decree on 13 February 2026 introducing higher VAT rates for specific goods and services. The changes target pesticides, plant protection products, furnished accommodations, and camping facilities.
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EC enacts tariffs on low-value e-commerce packages
The European Council approved new customs duty rules on 11 February 2026, eliminating the current exemption for parcels valued under EUR 150. From 1 July 2026, an interim flat-rate duty of EUR 3 will apply to items in small parcels valued at less
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Slovenia specifies minimum tax directive reporting obligations
Slovenia’s Ministry of Finance has published a notice on 6 February 2026 outlining the principal reporting obligations under the Minimum Taxation Directive (2022/2523). A person liable for minimum tax under the Minimum Tax Act (Official Gazette
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Ireland: Revenue extends 2025 Form 11, CAT ROS filing deadline
Ireland’s tax authority (Revenue) issued eBrief No. 034/26 on 16 February 2026, extending the filing and payment deadlines for certain self-assessment Income Tax and Capital Acquisitions Tax (CAT) obligations for 2025. For self-assessment
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Finland: Government proposes side-by-side package implementation under Pillar 2 amendmentsÂ
Finland’s government submitted a new law proposal (HE 6/2026) to parliament on 12 February 2026, which supplements the earlier proposal HE 196/2025, introducing further amendments to the Law on Minimum Tax by Large Groups, which implements the
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WTO: Meeting of Ministers to Discuss Reform
On 11 February 2026 the director-general of the World Trade Organization (WTO) indicated that the WTO ministerial meeting in Cameroon in March 2026 will aim to make progress in reforming the organisation. The director-general has emphasised that the
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Poland enhances KSeF system with new authentication options, updates manual
Poland has modernised its National e-Invoice System (KSeF) through two major developments: expanded login capabilities launched on 14 February 2026, and a comprehensive manual update for KSeF 2.0. Streamlined access through multiple
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J5 warns OTC crypto desks and processors enable tax evasion, money laundering
The Joint Chiefs of Global Tax Enforcement (J5) published two law enforcement advisories on 11 February 2026 that detail how over-the-counter (OTC) cryptocurrency trading desks and cryptocurrency payment processors may be used to obfuscate and move
See MoreEU imposes tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles
The European Commission has implemented additional import duties on electric vehicles manufactured in China, with rates varying significantly by manufacturer. These charges come on top of the EU's standard 10% import duty on cars. Chinese EV
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Luxembourg: Chamber of Deputies approve amending protocol to tax treaty with Georgia
Luxembourg’s Chamber of Deputies approved the ratification of the amending protocol to the 2007 income and capital tax treaty with Georgia on 11 February 2026. Under the amendment, Article 27 of the treaty is replaced to align the exchange of
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France updates monetary 2026 erosion coefficients for taxes on buildable land sales
France’s tax authority (RFPI) announced on 11 February 2026 an update to the monetary erosion coefficients relevant to taxes on the sale of undeveloped land that has become buildable. Under Articles 1529 and 1605 nonies of the General Tax Code
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Sweden: Government launches inquiry on modern VAT rules, fraud prevention
The Swedish Government has decided to appoint an inquiry to analyze how new EU rules on value-added tax (VAT) should be implemented in Swedish law. Among other things, the new EU rules require that reporting of trade between EU countries be carried
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Romania introduces 3% incentive on 2025 direct tax liabilities
Romania’s Ministry of Finance has released draft legislation on 5 February 2026 proposing a 3% tax incentive for 2025, applicable to corporate income tax and microenterprise income taxes, which can also be used to offset other tax
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Romania: MOF proposes deferred tax accounting rules within GloBE framework
Romania's Ministry of Finance has issued a draft order on 9 February 2026 detailing how constituent entities subject to Law 431/2023 should account for deferred tax under the Minimum Taxation Directive (2022/2523). Entities applying Romanian
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Malta introduces excise duty on nicotine pouches from April 2026
Malta’s government issued Legal Notice 38 of 2026 on 6 February 2026, amending the Excise Duty Act, Chapter 382 of the laws of Malta, to introduce excise duty on nicotine pouches from 1 April 2026. The changes are implemented through the Excise
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Spain extends select depreciation incentives, higher simplified VAT threshold through 2026
Spain issued Royal Decree-Law 2/2026 on 3 February 2026, reintroducing several measures that had been extended under the now-repealed Royal Decree-Law 16/2025 of 23 December 2025. Housing and eviction protections Eviction Suspension:
See MoreRomania: MoF unveils comprehensive economic recovery plan
Romania's Ministry of Finance has published a comprehensive fiscal and investment package on 9 February 2026, designed to accelerate economic recovery and modernise the country's tax framework. Earlier, the Ministry of Finance published a draft
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Germany enacts law to strengthen financial sector, promote private investments
Germany published the Act on the promotion of private investment and the financial sector in the Official Gazette (BGBl. I 33/2026) on 9 February 2026 . The Act aims to strengthen Germany’s financial sector and encourage private investment through
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