Belgium officially ends grace period for the adoption of mandatory e-invoicing
Belgium’s Federal Public Service (SPF) Finance announced, on 2 April 2026, that it had concluded its three-month grace period for mandatory electronic invoicing, which began on 1 January 2026. All VAT-registered businesses in the country must now
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Italy clarifies R&D tax credit repayment rules under new patent box regime
The Italian Revenue Agency has issued guidance on 3 April 2026, clarifying how small and medium-sized enterprises must handle R&D tax credit repayments when switching to the new patent box incentive scheme. In Response Number 102/2026, the
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Belgium extends Pillar Two tax filing deadlines
Belgium’s Federal Public Service (SPF) Finance has announced, on 3 April 2026, the extension of the filing deadlines for Pillar Two minimum tax declarations. The extensions apply to both the Qualified Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax (QDMTT) and
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Cyprus introduces temporary zero VAT on meat, fish
The Cyprus Ministry of Finance has announced on 31 March 2026 a temporary tax relief measure that will eliminate VAT on fresh meat and fish products for six months, effective 6 April 2026 through 30 September 2026. The tax exemption applies to
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Poland unveils stricter oversight for large-scale investments in public finance reforms
Poland's Ministry of Finance announced on 3 April 2026 that it is implementing comprehensive reforms across budget classification, state budget management, and public investment oversight, with new legislation taking effect on 14 April 2026. The
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UK: Financial Reporting Council issues guidance on generative, agentic AI in audits
The UK’s Financial Reporting Council (FRC) announced it has published guidance for audit firms on using generative and agentic AI tools in audit engagements on 30 March 2026. The guidance sets out how firms can mitigate risks to audit quality
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Lithuania: VMI clarifies rules for transferring tax losses within corporate groups
Lithuania's State Tax Inspectorate (VMI) has provided updated guidance for Article 56-1(1) and (9) of the Corporate Income Tax Law, applicable for calculating taxable profit for periods beginning in 2026. These provisions regulate the transfer of
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Malta clarifies election for final income tax without imputation
Malta’s Tax and Customs Administration announced on 27 March 2026 that taxpayers opting for a final income tax without imputation must make the election through their income tax return. The authority confirmed that once exercised, the election
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France: Tax Authorities issue guidance on reduced electricity excise rates
France’s tax administration has issued guidance on the application of lower electricity excise duty following the enactment of 2026 Finance Act. Published on 1 April 2026, the guidance explains how Article 71 of Law No. 2026-103 should be
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Ireland updates DAC6 cross-border tax arrangement guidance
Ireland’s Revenue Commissioners published eBrief No. 067/26 on 30 March 2026, updating guidance on the application and operation of DAC6. DAC6 mandates reporting of cross-border tax arrangements showing specific "hallmarks" of potential tax
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Greece joins multilateral competent authority agreement on the exchange of GloBE information (GIR MCAA)Â
Greece joined the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on the Exchange of GloBE Information (GIR MCAA) on 18 March 2026, according to an OECD update published on 31 March 2026. The GIR MCAA is a global multilateral agreement developed by
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Finland officially announces suspension of tax treaty with Russia
Finland has formally published its decision to suspend the 1996 income tax treaty with Russia, with the suspension set to take effect on 1 July 2026. The decision was published in Finland's Official Gazette on 2 April 2026, following an
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Belarus: Council of Republic approves tax treaty with Myanmar
The Belarusian Council of the Republic (the upper house of parliament) has approved the income tax treaty between Belarus and Myanmar on 2 April 2026. The agreement was signed on 28 November 2025 during the official visit of Belarusian President
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EU: EU Customs Authority (EUCA) to be headquartered in Lille, FranceÂ
The European Commission and the European Parliament reached an agreement on 25 March 2026 to establish the new EU Customs Authority (EUCA) in Lille, France. The Commission received nine applications from Member States looking to host EUCA. It
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Cyprus: DAC 8 crypto reporting rules enters into force
The Cyprus Tax Department announced on 2 April 2026Â that the Administrative Cooperation in Taxation Law (Amendment) of 2026 (DAC8) officially entered into force on 1 January 2026, introducing new reporting obligations for cryptocurrency service
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Poland announced, on 27 March 2026, details the specific nations and territories subject to tax information reporting requirements for the year 2025. The decree facilitates the automated exchange of financial data under the Common Reporting Standard
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Romania introduces temporary excise duty cut to diesel, introduces oil solidarity taxÂ
Romania’s Ministry of Finance has unveiled emergency measures on 2 April 2026 to shield consumers from surging fuel costs triggered by rising hostilities in the Middle East and global oil supply disruptions. Starting immediately upon the
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Germany to cut air travel tax from July 2026
Germany’s federal government has agreed to reduce the air travel tax, lowering rates for short-, medium-, and long-haul flights from 1 July 2026. The move is intended to strengthen the aviation sector and enhance Germany’s position as an
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