Poland temporarily cuts VAT, excise duty on fuel
Poland's Ministry of Finance has introduced emergency tax relief measures on 31 March 2026 to offset surging fuel costs triggered by the escalating conflict in the Middle East. The Finance and Economy Ministry announced a temporary VAT reduction
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Cyprus: Tax Department announces new payment method for defence, health contributions
The Cyprus Tax Department announced, on 26 March 2026, the introduction of a temporary change in how certain contributions are paid for the 2026 tax year. For the time being, taxpayers will make payments for the following contributions directly
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Netherlands introduces ‘Freedom Contribution’ in 2026 Spring Memorandum
The Dutch Government has published the Spring Memorandum 2026, updating the 2026 budget and outlining forward-looking plans, including a range of tax measures. Key provisions reflect those agreed in the Coalition Agreement for 2026–2030, released
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Belgium issues guidance on Pillar One Amount B
The Belgian Ministry of Finance has released Circular 2026/C/45 on 19 March 2026, introducing an addendum to the transfer pricing guidance set out in Circular 2020/C/35. The Circular clarifies how multinational enterprises should apply
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Austria updates CRS participating, reportable jurisdiction lists
Austria has updated the lists of participating and reportable jurisdictions for the automatic exchange of financial account information under the Common Reporting Standard (CRS), as published in the Federal Law Gazette (BGBl. II 64/2026) on 20 March
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Ukraine approves digital platform reporting rules, VAT on international parcels, new individual tax rate
Ukraine's Cabinet of Ministers approved three draft laws on 30 March 2026, introducing significant tax reforms. These changes aim to bring shadow economy activities into the formal sector, create fair competition, and generate revenue for post-war
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EU: Parliament approves tariff framework for USÂ trade agreement, ensures American compliance
The European Parliament announced on 26 March 2026 that its members endorsed their position on two proposals covering tariff arrangements under the EU-US Turnberry trade deal. The agreement, reached in summer 2025, aims to remove most tariffs on
See MoreEU ends customs duty exemption for low-value shipments
Starting 1 July 2026, new customs regulations will eliminate duty exemptions for goods imported into the European Union in shipments valued up to EUR 150. The Official Journal of the EU published Council Regulation (EU) 2026/382, dated 11
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Italy exempts foreign trust beneficiaries from wealth tax
Italy’s Revenue Agency announced, through Response No. 84 on 25 March 2026, that Italian tax residents who receive only income from foreign trusts without any ownership rights to the underlying assets are not required to pay IVAFE (Italy's VAT on
See MoreEU: Parliament considers EPPO, OLAF access to VAT data to tackle cross-border fraud
The European Parliament's Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee examined a proposal to grant the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) and the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) enhanced access to VAT information across the EU. The initiative
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Lithuania: VMI issues draft amendments for crypto-asset reporting rules under DAC8
Lithuania's State Tax Inspectorate (VMI) published on 24 March 2026 draft amendments to the rules on reporting information about reportable crypto-asset users, aligning with the Amending Directive to the 2011 Directive on Administrative Cooperation
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Germany: MOF publishes draft bill for the ratification of 2024 CRS MCAA addendum
Germany’s Ministry of Finance has published a draft bill on 24 March 2026 for the ratification of the 2024 Addendum to the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on Automatic Exchange of Financial Account Information (CRS MCAA). The
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Ireland: Revenue revises guidance on defensive measures for outbound payments
Irish Revenue has released eBrief No. 065/26 on 30 March 2026, which updates the guidance about outbound payments defensive measures. Tax and Duty Manual Part 33-05-01 has been updated as follows: New section 3.4.2 has been included
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Finland consults proposal to suspend tax treaty with Russia
The Finnish Ministry of Finance has launched a public consultation on 20 March 2026 regarding a draft proposal to suspend the Finland-Russia Income Tax Treaty of 1996, as amended in 2000. Due to the urgency of aligning domestic law with the
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Germany updates jurisdiction list for the exchange of CbC reports
Germany has issued the Eighth Regulation Amending the Country-by-Country (CbC) Report Extension Regulation, which was published in the Official Gazette on 30 March 2026. The regulation updates the list of jurisdictions with which Germany will
See MoreItaly suspends key articles of tax treaty with Russia
Italy notified Russia about the suspension of significant portions of their bilateral tax treaty. The suspension was published in Italy's Official Gazette on 24 March 2026. The suspension affects the Convention signed in Rome on 9 April 1996,
See MoreCyprus: Tax Department extends income tax return deadline
The Tax Department has announced on 26 March 2026 an extension for filing certain income tax returns for the 2025 tax year. The extension applies to companies (Form T.F.4) and individuals (Form T.F.1 Log.) who are required to prepare audited or
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Italy suspends certain tax treaty provisions with Belarus
Italy officially notified Belarus on 12 March 2026 of its decision to suspend specific provisions of their bilateral income and capital tax treaty from 2005. This decision was published in Italy's Official Gazette (Gazzetta Ufficiale) No. 69 on 24
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