Belgium publishes IIR tax return forms under Pillar Two minimum tax rules
Belgium’s Ministry of Finance has published a royal decree in the Official Gazette No. 129 of 15 June 2026 on the income inclusion rule (IIR) return form for the assessment year 2024. The decree details taxation forms for multinational
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Sweden: Government proposes additional tax relief for business R&D investment
The Swedish Government proposed, on 11 June 2026, additional tax relief for companies with employees engaged in research and development (R&D) activities to boost business investment in R&D, strengthen Sweden’s competitiveness and support
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UK: HMRC updates anti-avoidance rule for share exchanges, reconstructions
The UK’s HMRC outlined changes to Section 137 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 (TCGA) that took effect on 26 November 2025, published in the Capital Gains Manual on the Anti-avoidance rule for share exchanges and company
See MoreSweden lowers VAT rate on admission to dance events
Sweden has enacted an amendment to the Value Added Tax Act (2023:200) that lowers the VAT rate on admission to dance events from 25% to 6%. The change was approved by the Riksdag and formalised through Act SFS 2026:841, which was issued on 28 May
See MoreUK: HMRC consults double taxation issues for UK residents in US LLCs
UK’s His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has initiated a consultation on 10 June 2026 regarding the measures to mitigate double taxation affecting UK-resident individuals who are members of United States limited liability companies (LLCs) and
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Austria gazettes law on reduced VAT for on staple foods
Austria has published a law in the Federal Law Gazette (BGBl. I No. 37/2026) on 10 June 2026 introducing reduced Value Added Tax (VAT) rate for a range of essential food products under amendments to the Value Added Tax Act 1994 (UStG 1994). The
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Moldova negotiations amending protocol with Belgium on double tax treaty
Moldova has issued Decree No. 639 dated 4 June 2026, published in the Official Gazette, authorising negotiations on an amending protocol to the 2008 income and capital tax treaty with Belgium. The original Convention between Moldova and Belgium
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Russia: State Duma approves draft bill for regulation of digital assets
Russia’s State Duma, in the first reading, has approved a draft law designed to align the provisions of the Tax Code with separate legislation establishing a comprehensive framework for the regulation of the organisation and circulation of
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Italy formalises rules for requesting legal tax advice for trade bodies, public authorities, multinationals
The Italian Revenue Agency has issued Provision of 8 June 2026 (Prot. n. 171016/2026), which establishes the operational rules for requesting legal advice under Article 10-octies of the Statute of Taxpayer's Rights. This procedure is specifically
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Poland extends lower VAT on fuels through June 2026, withdraws excise cuts
Poland’s government announced on 15 June 2026 that it has prolonged the reduced VAT rate on petrol, diesel, and pure biocomponents until 30 June 2026, maintaining relief measures introduced under its CPN programme aimed at stabilising fuel prices
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Denmark: Supreme Court clarifies limitation period for tax refund claims
The Danish Supreme Court (Højesteret) issued a ruling in Cases BS-36976/2025-HJR and BS-36974/2025-HJR on 11 June 2026, concerning the limitation period (statute of limitations) for claims seeking refunds of withheld dividend and royalty taxes. The
See MoreBelgium: Tax authority extends GIR notification filing deadline
Belgium’s tax authorities announced, on 12 June 2026, that it has postponed the deadline for multinational enterprises and large domestic groups to notify their designated GloBE Information Return (GIR) filing entity. The notification portal
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Malta: MTCA issues guidance on Cyprus’ IIR treatment under Pillar Two
The Malta Tax and Customs Administration (MTCA) has notified taxpayers that the European Commission published a frequently asked question on 29 May 2026, clarifying that all EU Member States should treat Cyprus as having a qualified Income Inclusion
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Hong Kong, Cyprus sign double taxation agreement
Hong Kong’s Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Mr Christopher Hui, had a bilateral meeting with the Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus to China, Ms Koula Sophianou, in Hong Kong on 12 June 2026 and signed on behalf of the Hong
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Serbia, Angola sign income tax treaty
Serbia and Angola have signed an income tax treaty in Belgrade on 9 June 2026. The agreement aims to establish a cooperative fiscal framework to prevent double taxation and tax evasion between the two nations. It will take effect once the
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Norway raises import duties on Russian and Belarusian agricultural goods, fertilisers
Norway’s government announced on 12 June 2026 that it will introduce increased customs duties on agricultural products and fertilisers from Russia and Belarus as of 1 July 2026. The decision is based on similar measures adopted by the
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EU: FASTER directive signals need for Swiss withholding tax reform
The European Union's Faster and Safer Tax Relief of Excess Withholding Taxes (FASTER) directive establishes streamlined withholding tax relief procedures that expose significant gaps in Switzerland's current system. While EU member states prepare
See MoreUK: HMRC issues guidance for agents on accessing, updating Pillar Two top-up tax information
The UK's His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has published guidance outlining how agents can access and amend a client's domestic top-up taxes and multinational top-up taxes (Pillar Two top-up taxes) information through its online
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