Croatia publishes final revisions to Corporate Income Tax Ordinance
Croatia has published the amendments to the Corporate Income Tax Ordinance in the Official Gazette No. 39/2026 on 15 April 2026. All key changes previously outlined in the draft released for public consultation have been adopted, with only minor
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Ukraine, Canada Customs Mutual Administrative Assistance Agreement enters into force
Ukraine’s Ministry of Finance has stated that the Agreement between Ukraine and Canada on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Customs Matters entered into force on 7 April 2026. Canada and Ukraine signed an agreement on mutual administrative
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Belgium: Constitutional Court upholds tax penalty rules blocking loss deductions
Belgium’s Constitutional Court delivered its decision regarding Case No. 41/2026 of 9 April 2026, following preliminary questions from the Dutch-language Brussels Court of First Instance, the Limburg Court of First Instance (Hasselt division), and
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Slovak Republic consults on new income tax treaty with Egypt
The Slovak Republic has launched a public consultation on a new income tax treaty with Egypt, open until 5 May 2026. It aims to eliminate double taxation, strengthen economic cooperation, and prevent tax evasion and avoidance, including
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Ireland cuts fuel excise, announces support package for transport and agriculture
Ireland’s government announced a new package of measures, on 13 April 2026, on fuel costs and to support the transport, farming and fisheries sectors. These measures follow significant recent engagement with industry representatives and are in
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Poland: Council of Ministers proposes excise duty expansion for e-cigarettes
Poland’s Council of Ministers has approved a draft amendment to the Excise Duty Act on 14 April 2026, extending excise taxation to e-cigarettes that operate using electromagnetic induction. The reform aims to align their treatment with existing
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Netherlands consults stricter anti-dividend stripping rules with 15% net return test
The Dutch Ministry of Finance has initiated a public consultation regarding additional measures to prevent dividend stripping on 16 April 2026. Dividend stripping is a method by which individuals or companies attempt to pay less or no tax on
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Lithuania updates excise guidance for heated tobacco, e-cigarette liquids
Lithuania State Tax Inspectorate has updated its excise duty guidance on heated tobacco products and electronic cigarette liquids, clarifying liability, rates, exemptions and compliance under the Law on Excise Duties on 14 April 2026. For heated
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Ireland cuts tax on fuel, postpones carbon tax increase
Irish Revenue published eBrief No. 078/26 on 15 April 2026, announcing a reduction in mineral oil tax on certain fuels, and a postponement of the scheduled carbon tax increase. The Tax and Duty Manual on Excise Duty Rates on Energy Products and
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France: Tax Authority grants penalty relief following corporate tax rate ruling
The French tax administration announced penalty relief for companies on 14 April 2026, that incorrectly claimed a reduced corporate income tax rate, following a landmark decision by the Council of State in March 2025. On 13 March 2025, France's
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Italy: Revenue Agency updates tax codes for transition 5.0 credit, CFC regime
The Italian Revenue Agency has introduced new tax codes to facilitate payments under two distinct fiscal frameworks: the Transition 5.0 plan and the reformed controlled foreign companies (CFC) regime. These updates aim to streamline tax compliance
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Denmark launches Indian Danish Chamber of Commerce in New Delhi
Denmark expanded its economic engagement with India on 8 April 2026 with the launch of the Indian Danish Chamber of Commerce (IDCC) in New Delhi, aiming to strengthen trade, investment and business linkages ahead of the anticipated ratification of
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Lithuania introduces temporary cut in diesel excise duty
The Lithuanian Parliament has adopted amendments to the Law on Excise Duties through Law No. XV-811, signed by President Gitanas NausÄ—da on 14 April 2026, introducing a temporary reduction in the fixed component of excise duties applicable to
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Malta issues guidance on VAT exemption scope for gambling sector
Malta’s Tax and Customs Administration has issued guidelines on 6 April 2026 setting out updates to the VAT and gaming tax frameworks for the gaming sector, with changes entering into force on 1 October 2026. The measures include a clarified scope
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UK: HMRC publishes draft CBAM regulations covering emissions monitoring and administration
The UK’s HMRC has issued draft regulations on the carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) on 9 April 2026. The draft covers the administration of the tax, including emissions, as well as the monitoring and verification of emissions data. This
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The Italian Revenue Agency has published translated versions of its Annual VAT Return Form and related instructions for the 2026 filing season, continuing its annual effort to support taxpayers with different linguistic needs. The standard annual
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Greece updates jurisdictions for automatic exchange of CbC reports under MCAA
Greece has updated the list of jurisdictions participating in the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement (MCAA) on the exchange of country-by-country (CbC) reports for the 2024 tax year, according to Decision No. A 1080 published in the Official
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Iceland: Government approves temporary reduced VAT on fuel
Iceland’s government has approved a package of emergency economic measures to curb inflation and mitigate the impact of soaring oil prices triggered by the conflict in the Persian Gulf region. The temporary interventions, set to run from 1 May
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