Romania: ANAF updates tax certificate issuance rules
Romania’s tax authority, the National Agency for Fiscal Administration (ANAF) has amended Order No. 1699/2021 to allow electronic issuance of both VAT Registration Certificates and Tax Registration Certificates, alongside the existing paper
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Netherlands consults sugar tax reforms, proposes tiered levy on beverages and food products by 2030
The Netherlands Ministry of Finance has launched a public consultation on proposed sugar tax reforms on 16 July 2026. The proposals would replace the current flat-rate excise tax on non-alcoholic beverages with a tiered sugar-based tax and
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UK: HMRC publishes Oil and Gas Revenue Levy, foreign PE reforms for Finance Bill 2026-27
The UK HMRC has published policy papers, draft legislation, and explanatory notes covering two proposed tax measures: the introduction of a new Oil and Gas Revenue Levy to replace the existing Energy Profits Levy, and reforms to the foreign
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Germany unveils anti-tax evasion package with tougher penalties, AI-powered enforcement
Germany's government has unveiled an ambitious 26-point package aimed at strengthening the country's response to tax evasion, financial crime and illicit financial activity through tougher sanctions, enhanced enforcement powers and greater use of
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France confirms mandatory e-invoicing rollout from September 2026
The French Ministry of Economy and Finance has announced the forthcoming implementation of mandatory electronic invoicing (e-invoicing) requirements in Communication No. 898 issued on 11 July 2026. From 1 September 2026, all businesses must be
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EU states push back on plans to tax transport fuelsÂ
The European Commission faces a pushback from ten member states over its strategy to impose a carbon price on heating and transport fuels. On 15 July 2026, Italy, Poland, Bulgaria, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Romania and
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Bosnia and Herzegovina adopts broad package of economic, energy, administrative measures
Bosnia and Herzegovina's Republic of Srpska has adopted a regulation introducing pension and family support measures, public investment and borrowing initiatives, new energy concessions and electricity licences, extensive appointments across public
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Germany announces suspension of double taxation treaty with Russia
Germany has notified Russia that it will suspend the agreement of 29 May 1996 between the two nations for the Avoidance of Double Taxation with respect to Taxes on Income and on Capital, effective from 1 January 2027. The notification was
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Belgium approves multi-year personal income tax reform through 2030
Belgium’s Chamber of Deputies approved legislation introducing a range of personal income tax reforms on 9 July 2026. This legislation outlines a comprehensive reform of the Belgian personal income tax system, scheduled for implementation
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Lithuania proposes PIT exemption for qualifying startup share disposals from 2027
Lithuania's parliament has proposed amendments to the Law on Personal Income Tax (PIT) that would introduce a new Personal Income Tax (PIT) exemption for individuals investing in startups. If enacted, the measure will take effect on 1 January 2027
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UK: HMRC consults simplification of treaty relief for overseas withholding tax on interest
UK’s HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) launched a consultation on Simplifying Treaty Relief from Withholding Tax on Interest Paid Overseas on 13 July 2026. This consultation details the current processes for obtaining treaty relief available under
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Germany: Bundesrat approves ordinance to expand Minimum Tax Act framework
Germany’s Federal Council (Bundesrat) approved the amendment of the regulation on the application of the minimum taxation law (Mindeststeuer-Bericht-Verordnung – MinStBV) on 10 July 2026. The measure expands the framework under the Minimum
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Greece enacts sweeping law on housing, debt settlement, energy relief and tax measures
Greece has enacted Law 5313/2026, published in Government Gazette A' 102 on 25 June 2026, introducing a broad package of measures aimed at addressing the impact of the energy crisis, increasing disposable income and expanding housing support,
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UK: Tax rules on business succession, digital compliance enters into force in April 2026
The UK's 2026/27 tax year introduces a broad package of tax measures taking effect from April 2026, with changes affecting business succession, tax compliance, employment costs, property taxation and employee incentives. Although many of the
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Spain clarifies application of public CbCR rules for multinational groups
Spain’s Institute of Accounting and Audit (ICAC) has clarified the application of Spain's public country-by-country reporting (public CbCR) rules through ICAC Query 5 (BOICAC 144). The guidance confirms that when the ultimate parent company is
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UK's HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has officially launched the Advance Tax Certainty Service, with applications open since 1 July 2026 to provide binding tax clearances for eligible major investment projects. The service is intended to reduce tax
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Austria: Nationalrat approves 24% higher CIT rate in 2027–2028 budget
Austria's parliament (Nationalrat) approved the Budget for 2027 and 2028 on 10 July, including the Budget Accompanying Act 2027–2028 (Budgetbegleitgesetz 2027–2028), which introduces a range of tax measures. Financial and tax
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Greece: AADE extends filing deadline for 2025 corporate, personal income tax returns
Greece’s Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) has extended the deadline for submitting income tax returns for the 2025 tax year from 15 July 2026 to 24 July 2026. The extension applies to both personal income tax returns filed by
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