Greece: AADE extends VAT transition deadlines for farmers with high subsidies
Greece’s Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) has issued circular E.2014/2026 on 24 March 2026, providing guidance on submitting change-of-status declarations for farmers moving from the special VAT regime to the standard VAT regime
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Croatia gazettes reduced VAT rate extension for natural gas, heating
Croatia has gazetted the Law on the Amendment of the Value Added Tax Act on 27 March 2026. This law extends the application of the reduced VAT rate of 5% for natural gas, district heating, firewood, pellets, briquettes, and wood chips for an
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Russia: MoF confirms Finland’s suspension of tax treaty
The Russian Ministry of Finance (MoF) announced on 26 March 2026, citing Note No. VN/1187/2026-UM-10, issued by the Embassy of Finland in Moscow on 13 March 2026, states that the Government of Finland will fully suspend the Agreement between the
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Belgium clarifies financial fixed asset requirement for dividend withholding tax exemption
Following parliamentary questions, the Belgian Minister of Finance has provided clarification on the financial fixed asset condition for applying the Tate & Lyle dividend withholding tax exemption (the exemption) for dividends paid to
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Slovak Republic, Andorra negotiate first income tax treaty
The Slovak Republic and Andorra are working toward their first bilateral income tax agreement, according to a statement from the Slovak Republic's Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs released on 31 March 2026. State Secretary Marek EÅ¡tok
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Russia updates reporting rules for foreign accounts, electronic payments
Russia’s government Resolution No. 305, published in the Official Gazette on 24 March 2026, introduces amendments to reporting requirements for resident legal entities regarding foreign accounts and electronic payment instruments (EPI). The decree
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Spain cuts corporate, VAT, energy taxes under crisis response plan
Spain’s Tax Agency has issued a statement outlining the tax provisions of Royal Decree-Law 7/2026 on 20 March 2026. Published in the Official State Gazette on 21 March, the decree enacts the Comprehensive Response Plan to the Crisis in the Middle
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Serbia, Algeria sign new income tax treaty
The Serbian Prime Minister and Algerian Prime Minister have signed an income and capital tax treaty on 31 March 2026, marking a significant step in deepening relations between the two countries. This marks the first agreement of its kind between
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Italy issues rules for optional substitute tax as alternative to CFC regime
Italy’s tax authorities have issued updated guidance, under Protocol No. 106520 of 31 March 2026, which details the voluntary tax option that allows Italian controlling entities to pay a flat 15% substitute tax on the net accounting profits of
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Luxembourg enacts DAC8 crypto reporting rules
Luxembourg has enacted a new law implementing EU Directive 2023/2226 (DAC8) on 27 March 2026, setting out reporting requirements for Crypto-Asset Service Providers (CASPs). The rules take effect from 1 January 2026 and apply to both authorised
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Netherlands: Senate approves DAC8 crypto-asset reporting implementation billÂ
The Netherlands Senate (upper house of the parliament) has adopted a bill on the implementation of the rules of the Amending Directive to the 2011 Directive on Administrative Cooperation (2023/2226) (DAC8) on crypto-asset reporting, which was
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Greece consults DAC9 Top-up Tax Information Return, DAC8 crypto-asset reporting
The Greek Ministry of Finance (MoF) has launched a public consultation on a draft bill aimed at modernising administrative cooperation in taxation and implementing recent European Union directives on 29 March 2026, after which it is expected to
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Poland temporarily cuts VAT, excise duty on fuel
Poland's Ministry of Finance has introduced emergency tax relief measures on 31 March 2026 to offset surging fuel costs triggered by the escalating conflict in the Middle East. The Finance and Economy Ministry announced a temporary VAT reduction
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Cyprus: Tax Department announces new payment method for defence, health contributions
The Cyprus Tax Department announced, on 26 March 2026, the introduction of a temporary change in how certain contributions are paid for the 2026 tax year. For the time being, taxpayers will make payments for the following contributions directly
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Netherlands introduces ‘Freedom Contribution’ in 2026 Spring Memorandum
The Dutch Government has published the Spring Memorandum 2026, updating the 2026 budget and outlining forward-looking plans, including a range of tax measures. Key provisions reflect those agreed in the Coalition Agreement for 2026–2030, released
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The Belgian Ministry of Finance has released Circular 2026/C/45 on 19 March 2026, introducing an addendum to the transfer pricing guidance set out in Circular 2020/C/35. The Circular clarifies how multinational enterprises should apply
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Austria updates CRS participating, reportable jurisdiction lists
Austria has updated the lists of participating and reportable jurisdictions for the automatic exchange of financial account information under the Common Reporting Standard (CRS), as published in the Federal Law Gazette (BGBl. II 64/2026) on 20 March
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Ukraine approves digital platform reporting rules, VAT on international parcels, new individual tax rate
Ukraine's Cabinet of Ministers approved three draft laws on 30 March 2026, introducing significant tax reforms. These changes aim to bring shadow economy activities into the formal sector, create fair competition, and generate revenue for post-war
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