UK: HMRC proposes capital gains tax relief changes for business asset gifts
The UKโs His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has published a policy paper and draft legislation setting out reforms to the Capital Gains Tax (CGT) relief available for gifts of business assets. The policy paper, published on 23 June 2026,
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Ireland: Revenue updates dividend withholding tax guidance
Irelandโs Revenue has issued updated guidance on the operation of the Dividend Withholding Tax (DWT) regime. Tax and Duty Manual Part 06-08a-01 Dividend Withholding Tax - Details of Scheme, which provides guidance in respect of the operation of
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UK consults mandatory registration for customs intermediaries
The UKโsย HMRC has launched a consultation on plans to introduce mandatory registration for customs intermediaries that submit customs declarations on behalf of traders, as part of wider efforts to improve compliance, protect revenue and
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Malaysia, Switzerland end second round negotiations to update income tax treaty
Malaysiaโs Ministry of Finance announced on 27 June 2026 that Malaysia and Switzerland have completed the second round of negotiations to amend the 1974 tax treaty, held from 22 to 25 June 2026. The negotiation is aimed at modernising their
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Norway removes temporary tax priority exemption in restructuring cases
On 9 June 2026, the parliament adopted new rules on reconstruction in the Bankruptcy Act. The rules will replace the temporary Reconstruction Act when they enter into force. The announcement was made by the Norwegian government in a Ministry of
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Belgium to hand over PEPPOL authority to the finance ministry in 2027
Belgium's digital infrastructure overhaul continues with a significant administrative reshuffle. The Federal Public Service Finance (FPS Finance) will take control of the Belgian Peppol Authority from 2027, assuming responsibilities held by the
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Lithuania aligns import VAT payment deadline with customs duty rules from July 2026
Lithuania has amended its Law on Value Added Tax (VAT) to align the payment deadline for import VAT with the deadline applicable to customs duties where the special import VAT procedure is used. The changes were introduced under Law No. XV-984,
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Spain amends non-resident income tax returns
Spain has published Order HAC/623/2026 of 12 June 2026 in the Official State Gazette (BOE) on 23 June 2026, introducing amendments to several Non-Resident Income Tax returns and related filing procedures. The Order updates: Form 210 โ
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Ireland: Revenue updates Pillar Two TIR and NoF filing guidance, confirms penalty relief
Irish Revenue issued eBrief No. 109/26 on 26 June 2026, providing updated guidance on the filing of the Globe Information Return (Top-up Tax Information Return - TIR) and the Notification of Filer (NoF). The revised guidance also covers penalty
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Belgium gazettes electronic form for GIR notification
Belgium published the Royal Decree of 22 June 2026 in the Official Gazette on 29 June 2026, entering into force on the same day, establishing the procedure for submitting the GloBE Information Return (GIR). It adopts the standard GIR form under
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Italy, Paraguay negotiate income tax treaty
Italy and Paraguay are in negotiations for a bilateral income tax treaty, according to a release from the Italian Paraguayan Chamber of Commerce on 22 June 2026. The discussions come as Paraguay strengthens its position as a strategic investment
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Argentina: Chamber of Deputies approves amending protocol to tax treaty with France
The Argentine Chamber of Deputies announced that the protocol amending the 1979 income and capital tax treaty with France was approved on 24 June 2026. The amending protocol was signed on 6 December 2019. It will enter into force 30 days after
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Slovak Republic sets 30 June deadline for deferred tax returns; foreign income earners get extended timeline
The Slovak Republicโs tax authority, the Financial Administration (Finanฤnรก sprรกva) announced on 26 June 2026 that taxpayers face an immovable deadline of 30 June 2026 to submit deferred tax returns and settle their obligations. Taxpayers who
See MoreSpain updates non-cooperative tax jurisdictions list, adds Russian tax regime
Spain has updated its list of non-cooperative jurisdictions and harmful tax regimes following the publication of Order HAC/649/2026 in the Official Gazette on 27 June 2026. The order amends the list established under Order HFP/115/2023 to reflect
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Luxembourg clarifies treatment of Cyprus Income Inclusion Rule under EU Pillar Two
The Luxembourg Administration of Direct Tax (ACD) issued a statement on 26 June 2026 concerning the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) published by the European Commission on 29 May 2026. The FAQ clarifies that, under the EU Pillar Two Directive, all
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Slovak Republic: MoF consults OECD side-by-side package implementation draft
The Slovak Republicโs Ministry of Finance has launched a consultation on the Draft Law No. LP/2026/369 amending Act No. 507/2023 Coll., on 25 June 2026, which implemented the EU Minimum Taxation Directive. The proposed amendments aim to
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Austria: Federal Council approves Budget Measure Act 2026
Austria's Federal Council (Bundesrat) approved the Budget Measure Act 2026 on 25 June 2026, adopting a package of amendments to various tax laws aimed at promoting tax fairness, combating tax fraud, reducing the tax burden on workers and simplifying
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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
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