Sweden proposes broader corporate tax deduction for sponsorship expenses from 2027
The Swedish government has submitted a bill to the Council on Legislation proposing to expand the corporate income tax deduction for sponsorship and similar expenses, with the aim of making the tax treatment of such costs clearer and more
See MoreDenmark: Government reintroduces PIT, VAT relief amongst other measures
The Danish government has reintroduced a series of tax measures that were originally included in the 2026 Finance Act but lapsed when the election was called. The proposals, which fall under the Ministry of Taxation and Growth, are intended to
See MorePortugal: Council of Ministers approves privileged tax regimes list to align with EU
Portugal's Council of Ministers has approved an amendment to the General Tax Law to replace the country's existing list of countries, territories and regions with privileged tax regimes with the EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions, aligning its
See MoreUK announces reforms to simplify tax system, strengthen customs enforcement
The UK government has unveiled a broad package of tax and customs reforms aimed at simplifying compliance, expanding digital services and strengthening tax enforcement. Announced in a statement by Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury Dan Tomlinson on
See MoreItaly delays EUR 2 handling fee on low-value imports
Italy's Council of Ministers has postponed the EUR 2 administrative handling fee on imports below EUR 150 by a further three months. The decision was approved at the Council of Ministers' meeting on 22 June 2026. The fee, which applies to
See MoreBelgium updates withholding tax declaration forms following enactment of capital gains tax law
Belgium's Federal Public Service (SPF) Finance has announced the issuance of new versions of the withholding tax declaration forms yesterday, 25 June 2026. These updated withholding tax return forms include: Declaration 273A-Div: Withholding
See MoreFrance ratifies amending protocol to tax treaty with Sweden
France has published Law No. 2026-510 of 15 June 2026 in the Official Gazette, providing for the ratification of the protocol to the 1990 income and capital tax treaty with Sweden. Signed on 22 May 2023, the protocol updates the treaty in line
See MoreNetherlands, Sweden sign new tax treaty
The Netherlands government has announced that it has signed a new income tax treaty with Sweden on 24 June 2026. This new tax treaty replaces the 1991 agreement between the two countries to align with both countries' current tax policy
See MoreGermany updates CRS participating jurisdictions list for 2026
The German Federal Central Tax Office (BZSt) has announced the publication of the final list of participating jurisdictions for the automatic exchange of financial account information under the Common Reporting Standard (CRS) for the 2026 reporting
See MoreSlovak Republic to automatically assign tax IDs to NGOs for 2027 e-invoicing
The Slovak Republic’s Financial Administration announced on 23 June 2026 that non-governmental organisations will receive automatic tax identification numbers (TIN) to prepare for mandatory electronic invoicing beginning in 2027. Approximately
See MoreUkraine: Cabinet of Ministers approves 27-29 budget declaration
Ukraine's Cabinet of Ministers issued Resolution No. 793 on 17 June 2026, approving the budget declaration for 2027–2029, which includes a broad package of tax measures aimed at increasing budget revenues, strengthening tax administration and
See MoreBelgium: EUR 3 duty on low-value e-commerce imports from non-EU countries takes effect
Belgium’s tax authority, the Federal Public Service (SPF) Finance, announced on 23 June 2026 that, from 1 July 2026, new European regulations concerning online purchases of goods from non-EU countries valued up to EUR 150 come into effect. A flat
See MoreItaly finalises implementation of DAC8 crypto-asset reporting framework
Italy's Revenue Agency has finalised implementation of DAC8 (Directive (EU) 2023/2226) through a provision signed on 22 June 2026 by Director Vincenzo Carbone. The new rules establish mandatory registration and reporting obligations for
See MoreCyprus extends deadline for 2025 individual tax filing period
The Cyprus Tax Department announced on 18 June 2026 that it has activated the TAXISnet System for 2025 Individual Income Tax Return submissions at https://taxisnet.mof.gov.cy. Under Council of Ministers Decree K.D.P. 52/2025, employees,
See MoreFinland consults proposed comprehensive tax reforms to boost household incomes, work incentives
Finland's Ministry of Finance has initiated a public consultation on sweeping amendments to income taxation and the Income Tax Act, designed to strengthen purchasing power and encourage employment. The package targets a EUR 230 million reduction in
See MoreMonaco–UAE tax treaty enters into force
The income tax treaty between Monaco and the UAE entered into force on 12 June 2026. Signed in Dubai on 13 November 2021, the agreement is intended to eliminate double taxation between the two jurisdictions while strengthening measures to prevent
See MoreGermany: Federal Council approves tax advisory reforms, anti-profit shifting measures
The German Federal Council (Bundesrat) approved the Ninth Act Amending Provisions in Tax Consultancy Law and Tax Law on 11 June 2026. The legislation introduces a broad package of administrative, procedural and substantive tax measures designed
See MoreRussia: Central Bank of Russia cuts key rate by 25 basis points
The Central Bank of Russia (CBR)’s Directors decided to cut the key rate by 25 basis points to 14.25% per annum on 19 June 2026. The CBR’s key interest rate is applied in calculating interest deductions and the interest on late payment of
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