UK consults on tariff cuts for 125 essentials, mileage rate increase
The UK government has launched a consultation on suspending tariffs on more than 100 everyday essentials and has confirmed an increase in mileage rates for workers using their own vehicles for business use. The package, published by HM Treasury
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Spain revises non-cooperative jurisdictions list, adds Russia
Spain's Ministry of Finance has published a Draft Ministerial Order that proposes amendments to Order HFP/115/2023 of 9 February 2023, which currently defines the list of countries, territories, and harmful tax regimes considered non-cooperative
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Ireland: Revenue updates full self-assessment time limits in tax and duty Manual 41A-05-04
Irish Revenue issued eBrief No. 097/26 on 21 May 2026, relating to updates to Tax and Duty Manual 41A-05-04 on Full self-assessment. The manual sets out the authority of Revenue officers to conduct enquiries, the time limits within which such
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Belgium gazettes programme law, introduces increased withholding tax rate
Belgium has gazetted the Programme Law of 30 May 2026 on 1 June 2026, a comprehensive legislative act designed to implement diverse fiscal and administrative reforms. This legislation introduces significant taxation adjustments, specifically
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Denmark reduces corporate tax in government coalition agreement
Denmark has published the four-party government coalition policy agreement on 2 June 2026, setting out a broad package of proposed tax reforms aimed at increasing national wealth, strengthening competitiveness, and encouraging work and
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France approves GloBE Information Exchange Agreement under Pillar Two for automatic tax data exchange
The French Council of Ministers approved the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on the Exchange of GloBE Information (GIR MCAA) under Pillar Two of the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on BEPS on 27 May 2026. The GIR MCAA is designed to
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Switzerland, Finland sign protocol of amendment to double taxation agreement
Switzerland and Finland have moved forward with updating their longstanding tax agreement, with the Swiss State Secretariat for International Finance announcing the signing of an amending protocol to their 1991 income and capital tax treaty on 28
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Luxembourg publishes list of jurisdictions for automatic GloBE GIR exchange
Luxembourg has published the Grand-Ducal Regulation of 26 May 2026 in the Official Gazette, setting out the list of jurisdictions with which it will automatically exchange information from GloBE Information Returns (GIRs) in relation to the global
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Belarus: President ratifies income tax treaty with Jordan
The Belarusian President signed a law for the ratification of the income tax treaty with Jordan on 25 May 2026. Signed on 16 December 2025, this treaty is aimed at preventing double taxation and facilitating economic cooperation between the
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Italy: Personal boats can enter Italy VAT-free under new EU ruling
Italy's Revenue Agency has issued a clarification on 26 May 2026 confirming that pleasure boats transferred from outside the EU qualify for VAT exemption when imported by relocating residents, even when held through foreign corporate
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Portugal issues VAT group regime return form, filing rules
Portugal published Ordinance No. 244/2026/1 in its Official Gazette on 1 June 2026, approving the VAT declaration (return) form and accompanying instructions for the newly introduced VAT Group Regime (Regime de Grupos de IVA). The ordinance
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Romania gazettes simplified e-invoicing rules with key exemptions, digital updates
Romania's Parliament formally approved sweeping amendments to its electronic invoicing framework through Law No. 88, which brings Government Emergency Ordinance No. 128/2024 into effect on 29 May 2026. The changes, originally issued on 7 November
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Bulgaria considers 0% VAT on essential food items under draft bill
Bulgaria’s National Assembly is reviewing a draft bill submitted on 18 May 2026 that proposes introducing a 0% VAT rate on “socially beneficial and essential foods and drinks” under the Value Added Tax (VAT) Act. The proposed measure would
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Germany approves agreement for automatic exchange of digital platform income data
The German Federal Cabinet (Bundesregierung) approved the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on Automatic Exchange of Information on Income Derived Through Digital Platforms (DPI MCAA), advancing the implementation of global reporting
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France’s Directorate General of Public Finances (DGFiP) has clarified its position on the centralised filing and exchange of the GloBE Information Return (GIR), confirming its intention to apply a transitional relief framework aligned with the
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Poland further extends fuel tax relief until mid-June 2026
Poland's government announced on 29 May 2026 that it has prolonged its fuel pricing relief programme through 15 June 2026, continuing temporary cuts to VAT and excise duties on petrol, diesel, and biofuel components. The extension builds on
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UK: HMRC updates DOTAS guidance on disclosure rules, reporting duties, and penalties
The UK HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has revised its guidance outlining the statutory requirements for the Disclosure of Tax Avoidance Schemes (DOTAS) regime on 29 May 2026. The Disclosure of Tax Avoidance Schemes (DOTAS) regime is designed to
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Sweden proposes statutory definition of permanent residence for tax purposes
The Swedish government has proposed introducing a statutory definition of “permanent residence” in the Income Tax Act, a key concept used to determine whether an individual is subject to unlimited tax liability in Sweden. An individual who is
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