Cyprus extends deadline for reduced VAT housing applications amid planning delays
The Tax Department of the Republic of Cyprus has announced, on 4 May 2026, that the Tax Commissioner will continue examining applications for the reduced VAT rate on residential property under Article 63 until 31 December 2026, where delays by
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Greece updates VAT transition rules with extended penalty waiver window
Greece’s Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) has introduced a penalty waiver for farmers required to move from the special agricultural flat-rate VAT scheme to the standard VAT regime for the 2026 tax year, following the issuance of
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Belgium, Liechtenstein sign income tax treaty
Liechtenstein has announced the signing of its first income and capital tax treaty with Belgium on 4 May 2026 on the occasion of the 8th European Political Community (EPC) Summit in Yerevan. This follows after Belgium and Liechtenstein officials
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Austria extends fuel tax relief, tightens margin limits until end-May
The Austrian government has approved amendments affecting both fuel margin limits and mineral oil tax reductions, extending relief measures through the end of May 2026. Under the revised Verordnung zur Margenbegrenzung bei Treibstoffen, issued on
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Czech Republic: Government approves bill to reinstate EET, cut VAT on soft drinks, and exempt tips
The Czech Republic government has approved a comprehensive overhaul of the country's sales recording system alongside significant tax relief measures for businesses and citizens. First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry and Trade
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Cyprus grants VAT and VIES filing extension amid TFA platform shutdown
The Cyprus Tax Department has announced a temporary shutdown of its Tax For All (TFA) online platform for scheduled maintenance on 5 May 2026. The system will be inaccessible from 1:00 PM on Thursday, 7 May 2026, until 7:30 AM on Tuesday, 12 May
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San Marino ratifies amending protocol to tax treaty with Georgia
San Marino has ratified an amending protocol that updates its income and capital tax treaty with Georgia, according to Council Decree No. 63 published on 30 April 2026. The protocol, which was signed on 17 October 2025, introduces a significant
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Malta, San Marino: Amending protocol to tax treaty enters into force
The amending protocol to the 2005 income tax treaty between Malta and San Marino entered into force on 22 April 2026. Signed on 1 April 2024, the protocol removes the three-year time limit for resolving cases under the Mutual Agreement
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Croatia: Parliament approves tax treaty with New Zealand
Croatia’s parliament has passed the law for the ratification of the income tax treaty with New Zealand on 30 April 2026. The agreement, which was signed on 20 November 2025, establishes comprehensive tax rules between the two nations. The
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Greece postpones implementation of e-transport Phase B
Greece has postponed and restructured Phase B of its e-transport mandate, introducing a two-stage implementation timeline for the digital monitoring of goods movement transmitted to myDATA under Decision A.1094/2026. Under the revised schedule,
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Netherlands: Omnibus tax bill clarifies treatment of qualifying domestic top-up taxes for participation credit
The Netherlands government has submitted the Omnibus Tax Bill (Fiscale Verzamelwet 2027) to parliament for approval. The Bill, together with its explanatory memorandum, was published on 29 April 2026. It sets out the legislative progress of the
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Romania ratifies convention to implement Pillar Two tax rule
Romania has officially ratified the Multilateral Convention to Facilitate the Implementation of the Pillar Two Subject to Tax Rule (STTR MLI), marking a significant step in international tax cooperation. The ratification was formalised through Law
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Greece updates CRS exchange list, now covering 88 jurisdictions
Greece has updated the list of jurisdictions with which it applies the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on the Automatic Exchange of Financial Account Information (MCAA CRS) on a bilateral basis. The revised framework now covers 88
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Russia approves tax code amendments on digital currency, digital rights regulation
The Government of the Russian Federation has approved amendments to the Tax Code at a government meeting held on 29 April 2026, aligning its provisions with a draft federal law establishing comprehensive regulation for the organisation and
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France updates AEOI CbC participating jurisdictions list under CGI rules
France has updated the list of participating jurisdictions for the automatic exchange of information (AEOI) on country-by-country (CbC) reports through an order published in the Official Gazette on 26 April 2026. The update modifies the framework
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Russia: Central bank cuts key rate on easing price pressures
The Board of Directors of the Bank of Russia on 24 April 2026 decided to cut the key rate by 50 basis points to 14.50% per annum, citing easing underlying price pressures and the economy’s gradual return to a balanced growth path. However,
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Croatia’s parliament has approved legislation that ratified the pending income tax treaty with Australia on 30 April 2026. The treaty is the first of its kind between the two countries and follows an agreement between Croatia and Australia on
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Switzerland further extends ‘too big to fail’ withholding tax exemption until end 2031
Switzerland has extended the withholding tax exemption provisions applicable to instruments issued by financial institutions designated as too big to fail (TBTF) for a fixed period until 31 December 2031. This announcement was on 30 April
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