Iceland proposes changes to vehicle kilometre tax from 2027
Iceland’s Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs issued a legislative proposal on 2 September 2026 to amend the existing law on the vehicle kilometre tax (Law no. 100/2025), which has been in effect since 1 January 2026. A public consultation
See MoreItaly confirms single economic zone tax credit for pre-notification leased equipment
The Italian Revenue Agency announced the issuance of Response no. 169 on 3 September 2026, in which it ruled that companies operating within the Single Economic Zone (ZES Unica) can claim the regional tax credit for equipment leased in 2026 even
See MoreBelgium: MoF clarifies treaty coverage of Japan’s 4% corporate defence tax
The Belgian Ministry of Finance confirmed that Japan’s 4% special corporate tax on defence, effective from 1 April 2026, falls within the scope of the Belgium–Japan Income Tax Treaty (2016). It was clarified in Circular 2026/C/80 published on 2
See MoreGermany: Federal Cabinet unveils draft 2027 income tax reform, splits trade tax revenue for data centre companies
Germany’s Ministry of Finance has published the Draft Income Tax Reform Act 2027 (Einkommensteuerreformgesetz 2027), which was approved by the Federal Cabinet on 2 September 2026. The draft outlines a proposal from the German Federal Ministry
See MoreBolivia: SIN extends tax debt payment period
Bolivia’s National Tax Service has extended the maximum period for taxpayers to access tax debt Payment Facilities from 30 to 60 months under Normative Ruling of the Board of Directors (RND) 102600000033. The measure implements Supreme Decree
See MoreGreece unveils new foreign investment incentives
Greece’s Ministry of Development has opened public consultation on 1 September 2026 on a draft bill proposing new incentives for foreign direct investment, including an income tax exemption for eligible investment projects. Under the proposed
See MoreGermany: Federal Cabinet approves draft income tax reform Act 2027
Germany’s Federal Cabinet (Bundesregierung) has approved the draft income tax reform Act 2027 on 2 September 2026, proposing tax relief for individuals from 1 January 2027 alongside higher rates for high-income earners. The package would raise
See MoreGreece: AADE extends tax deadlines for Lesvos sectors
Greece’s Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) has introduced tax relief measures for businesses and professionals in Lesvos that suffered financial losses following the outbreak of Foot-and-Mouth Disease and the implementation of
See MoreIreland: Revenue updates 2025 Form 11 with new prefilled fields, expanded relief provisions
Ireland’s tax authority (Revenue) issued eBrief No. 127/26 on 31 August 2026, detailing a set of amendments to the ROS Form 11 2025 self-assessment income tax return. The form has been available since 1 January 2026 and continues to be updated on
See MoreItaly: Revenue Agency introduces automatic VAT settlement for unfiled returns
Italy’s Revenue Agency has published implementation rules for a new automatic VAT settlement process introduced by the 2026 Budget Law. The provision, signed on 28 August 2026, details how authorities can determine amounts owed when taxpayers
See MorePoland advances VAT modernisation through ViDA package implementation
Poland's Council of Ministers backed a draft amendment to the Act on Goods and Services Tax and related legislation, according to a release on 2 September 2026. The modifications target the VAT e-commerce package, which took effect on 1 July
See MorePoland proposes extending corporate withholding tax pay & refund suspension to 2028
Poland’s Ministry of Finance has published draft corporate income tax and personal income tax regulations for consultation that would extend the temporary exemption from the “pay and refund” withholding tax mechanism for so-called technical
See MoreFinland proposes reduced corporate tax rate in 2027 budget
Finland’s government has announced the 2027 budget proposal, on 1 September 2026, with the intention to stimulate the economy through targeted tax cuts for low- and middle-income earners and a significant reduction in the corporate tax rate to
See MoreHungary: NAV unveils eVAT tool ahead of 2027 filing overhaul
Hungary's National Tax and Customs Administration (NAV) has published a new eVAT Tool on its website from July 2026 to help businesses shift towards mandatory digital VAT reporting, ahead of the eVAT system becoming compulsory from 1 January
See MoreAustria extends temporary fuel tax relief
Austria’s Federal Minister of Economy, Energy and Tourism announced on 31 August 2026 that the temporary reduction of the mineral oil tax on petrol and diesel fuel will be extended until 30 September 2026. The mineral oil tax will remain
See MoreMontenegro enacts BEPS multilateral instrument
Montenegro enacted the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (MLI) on 1 September 2026. The convention will modify covered tax agreements where the required conditions for its
See MoreItaly confirms tax exemption for business transferees after failed restructuring
The Italian Revenue Agency clarified on 1 September 2026 that a business transferee retains full tax exemption even after a restructuring agreement fails due to the transferor's breach of contract. The ruling, contained in Legal Advice No. 9 of 1
See MorePoland proposes CIT hike to fund energy-intensive industry support
Poland's government has advanced a draft legislative proposal (Draft Act UD459) to support energy-intensive industries facing global competition disadvantages because electricity costs are nearly double those in competing regions. Draft Act UD459
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