Russia: VAT return for first quarter must be filed using revised form
The Russian Federal Tax Service has reminded taxpayers, on 17 April 2026, that the VAT return for the first quarter of 2026 must be submitted using the updated form, with the deadline for submission set for 27 April 2026. The relevant order of
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Ireland updates guidance on CGT relief on company reconstruction, amalgamation transactions
Irish Revenue has published eBrief No. 084/26 on 22 April 2026, issuing revised guidance on Capital Gains Tax (CGT) relief for company reconstruction or amalgamation transactions. Tax and Duty Manual Part 20-01-02 explains the operation of CGT
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Russia, China sign tax cooperation memorandum
Russia's Federal Tax Service announced on 21 April 2026 that Russia and China have formalised their collaboration through a Memorandum of Understanding signed by Daniil Egorov, Head of Russia's Federal Tax Service, and Hu Jinglin, Head of China's
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Brazil, Germany advance talks on new income tax treaty negotiations
Brazil and Germany announced plans to intensify negotiations on a new income tax treaty during their Joint Declaration on the 3rd German-Brazilian Intergovernmental Consultations in Hanover on 20 April 2026. The proposed agreement aims to boost
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Slovak Republic joins the OECD ICAP
The OECD has announced that the Slovak Republic has joined the International Compliance Assurance Programme (ICAP), increasing the number of participating countries to 25. ICAP is a voluntary risk assessment and assurance programme to facilitate
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Italy: Revenue Agency approves IRAP refund procedures for banks, financial institutions
The Italian Revenue Agency published Provision Prot. n. 123184/2026 on 22 April 2026, which outlines the formal procedures for claiming a refund or utilising compensation for the portion of Regional Tax on Productive Activities (IRAP) paid on
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Spain to open Pillar Two notification filings under Global Minimum tax rules
Spain will open the first global information reporting (GIR) and notification filing window under its Pillar Two framework on 30 April 2026, marking a key compliance milestone for multinational groups subject to the global minimum tax rules. The
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Finland: Government cuts corporate tax in fiscal plan for 2027–2030
The Finnish government has announced the economic plan for the years 2027–2030 on 22 April 2026. Key measures include tax incentives for households and businesses, significant investments in infrastructure and housing, and a strategic focus on
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Belgium: Lower House reviews legislation for digital services tax
The Belgian members of the lower house submitted bill No. 56K1491001 to the parliament on 17 April 2026, which outlines a proposal to establish a digital services tax 9DST) in Belgium targeting global technology giants from 1 January 2027. The
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Austria updates list of jurisdictions for CbC exchange under AEOI framework
The Austrian Federal Ministry of Finance has issued BMF Letter No. 2026-0.325.631 on 17 April 2026, updating the list of jurisdictions with which Austria exchanges Country-by-Country (CbC) reports under the automatic exchange of information (AEOI)
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Netherlands updates list of developing countries for tax treaty purposes in 2025
The Dutch Tax Authority has published its annual list of countries designated as developing nations under Article 6 of the 2001 Double Taxation Prevention Decree (Bvdb 2001) for 2025. Since 1 January 2017, the Netherlands has applied specific
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Norway: Parliament approves new income tax treaty with China
The Norwegian parliament (Storting) approved a new income tax treaty with China on 21 April 2026. The agreement aims to prevent double taxation on income and curb tax evasion between Norway and China. Signed on 12 May 2023, it will replace the
See MoreAustria consults on tax, pension incentives to encourage work beyond retirement age from 2027
The Austrian Ministry of Finance has published a draft bill on 17 April 2026 for consultation introducing incentives aimed at increasing the labour force participation of individuals continuing employment or self-employment after reaching the
See MoreItaly streamlines tax rules under new PNRR law
Italy’s Revenue Agency has announced that it has enacted Law no. 50 of 20 April 2026, converting Decree Law no. 19/2026, which introduces significant tax simplifications as part of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP)
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Belgium enacts law for capital gains tax on financial assets, crypto
Belgium has enacted a law that introduces capital gains taxation on financial assets, effective 1 January 2026. The Act, signed into law on 6 April 2026, represents a fundamental shift in how the country taxes investment income. Progressive tax
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Luxembourg implements Pillar One ‘Amount B’ simplified transfer pricing rules
The Luxembourg tax administration issued Circular L.I.R. n° 56/2 – 56bis/2 on 13 April 2026, introducing a simplified and rationalised approach for applying the arm’s length principle to baseline marketing and distribution activities, referred
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Romania unveils major tax reforms and investment incentives to boost economic growth
The Romanian government published Government Emergency Ordinance (GEO) No. 8/2026 in the Official Gazette on 25 February 2026, introducing sweeping fiscal reforms designed to stimulate industrial development, attract strategic investments, and
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Ireland: Irish Revenue issues eBrief No. 081/26 on living city initiative guidance update
Irish Revenue has published eBrief No. 081/26 on 17 April 2026, providing new and updated guidance on the Living City Initiative. The Living City Initiative is a scheme of property tax incentives provided for in Chapter 13 of Part 10 of the Taxes
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