Cyprus, Kyrgyzstan sign income tax treaty
The Cyprus Ministry of Finance announced that Cyprus and Kyrgyzstan signed an income tax treaty on 8 June 2026. The agreement is expected to strengthen economic, trade and investment relations between the two countries by enhancing the tax
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Belgium aligns with OECD’s common understanding on centralised filing, exchange of GIR
The OECD released the common understanding of implementing jurisdictions on the centralised filing and exchange of the GloBE Information Return (GIR) on 18 May 2026. 33 of the 37 implementing countries, which impose a reporting obligation from the
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Croatia: MoF issues implementing rules for global minimum tax framework
Croatia’s Ministry of Finance issued the Regulations (Ordinance) of 15 May 2026 on Minimum Global Corporate Profit Tax (published in Narodne novine No. 53/2026), providing the detailed legal framework for implementing the Global Minimum
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Montenegro, Spain sign double tax treaty to boost investment and curb tax evasion
Officials from the Montenegro Ministry of Finance and Spain signed a new Agreement on the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Income Tax Evasion on 5 June 2026 in Tivat, on the sidelines of the European Union–Western Balkans
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Ireland, Sweden sign protocol updating 1986 income tax treaty
Ireland and Sweden signed an amending protocol on 3 June 2026 to revise the 1986 income tax treaty, which had previously been updated by the 1993 protocol. The second protocol amending the treaty introduces several key updates. It replaces the
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Germany expands MLI tax treaty coverage under 2026 amendment law
Germany published the Act Amending the Act on the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (MLI) in the Official Gazette on 5 June 2026, expanding the scope of Covered Agreements
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UK: HMRC issues advance tax certainty service manual for major investment projects
The UK’s His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has published an Advance Tax Certainty Service Manual on 1 June 2026 to support both taxpayers and HMRC staff in operating the new Advance Tax Certainty Service. The manual provides structured
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Norway consults on updates to non-cooperative tax jurisdiction lists following EU changes
Norway's Ministry of Finance opened a public consultation on 3 June 2026 regarding amendments to Regulations No. 1379 (1 July 2025) on non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes. The consultation period closes on 17 June 2026, providing
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Slovak Republic offers three-month grace period for e-invoicing compliance
The Slovak Republic's Ministry of Finance has unveiled a softened approach to the upcoming e-invoicing mandate through a draft VAT Act amendment currently under review. The proposal seeks to balance regulatory compliance with business readiness by
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Netherlands, Peru sign customs mutual assistance agreement
Peru’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that officials from the Netherlands and Peru signed an Agreement on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Customs Matters on 4 June 2026. The agreement will facilitate the exchange of information
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Barbados, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, and Romania join multilateral competent authority agreement on the exchange of GloBE information (GIR MCAA)
The OECD announced that the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on the Exchange of GloBE Information (GIR MCAA) was signed by Barbados and Cyprus on 12 May 2026, by the Czech Republic on 11 May 2026, and by Romania on 9 April 2026. A key
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Slovak Republic overhauls VAT system to support digital economy and fair competition
The Slovak Republic’s Ministry of Finance announced that it is advancing a modernised VAT framework designed to streamline compliance, level the competitive playing field between traditional and digital service providers, and strengthen anti-fraud
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Finland: President approves suspension of Russia tax treaty implementation act
Finland’s President has signed the law suspending the implementing Act for the 1996 tax treaty with Russia on 29 May 2026, according to an update from the Finnish government. As previously reported, Finland had already notified Russia that the
See MoreBelgium to digitise diplomatic exemption requests for customs and excise duties
Belgium's General Administration of Customs and Excise announced on 5 June 2026 that it is introducing a digital system for exemption requests starting 1 July 2026. The initiative targets diplomatic missions, international organisations operating
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Sweden proposes digital reporting, new enforcement powers for coupon tax system
Sweden has submitted a proposal to the Council on Legislation from the Ministry of Finance introducing changes to the administration rules for reporting of withholding tax on dividends (coupon tax, Kupongskatt). The measures aim to reduce
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Poland: Council of Ministers approves VAT overhaul to ease burden on business owners
Poland's Council of Ministers has approved amendments to the Act on the Goods and Services Tax and taxpayer identification laws on 2 June 2026, reshaping how entrepreneurs handle tax compliance from 1 October 2026. The reforms eliminate
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Italy Tax Authority tightens gift tax relief rules for family business transfers
Italy's tax administration issued two critical rulings on 4 June 2026 dismissing attempts to minimise gift tax during generational corporate transfers. Both decisions reinforce a core principle: transferring shares to the next generation only
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European Commission urges Germany to remove restrictions on SME investment allowance abroad
The European Commission has issued a letter of formal notice to Germany for non-compliance with EU rules on freedom of establishment, finding that the country’s SME investment deduction allowance may discriminate against cross-border investments
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