Romania: ANAF tightens VAT reimbursement screening with expanded risk criteria
Romania's National Agency for Fiscal Administration is amending Order No. 352/2022—which sets out the procedure for settling VAT returns with negative balances and reimbursement options—to incorporate new risk-detection rules introduced by
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Netherlands amends tax penalty rules to support Pillar Two, DAC8, DAC9 rollout
The Netherlands has gazetted Decision No. 2026-14582 of 30 July 2026 on 7 August 2026, bringing amendments to the Decree on Administrative Fines of the Tax and Customs Administration (BBBB). These changes primarily adapt the administrative penalty
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Luxembourg: Administrative Court rules on transfer pricing treatment of debt restructuring
The Luxembourg Administrative Court (Cour administrative) issued its decision in case 53194C on 22 July 2026, concerning the application of the arm’s length principle to an intra-group debt restructuring and the deductibility of interest
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Luxembourg: Tax Authorities remind taxpayers of Pillar Two filing obligations
Luxembourg’s Direct Tax Administration has urged constituent entities, joint ventures and entities affiliated with joint ventures to regularise outstanding Pillar Two filing obligations as soon as possible. In a 6 August 2026 reminder, the
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Russia: Government proposes VAT calculation changes
The Government of the Russian Federation has submitted draft legislation to amend Article 168 of Part Two of the Tax Code of the Russian Federation, seeking to address how VAT should be treated under existing contracts when tax legislation
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Italy consolidates tax compliance and assessment rules into single code
Italy has gazetted a sweeping reform of its tax compliance and assessment rules. Legislative Decree No. 141, signed 5 August 2026 and published in the Official Gazette No. 181 (Ordinary Supplement No. 28) on 6 August 2026, consolidates scattered tax
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Croatia drafts one-off 50% tax on excess corporate profits for 2026
Croatia’s government has published a draft law proposing amendments to the Corporate Income (Profit) Tax Law. The key measure is the introduction of a temporary excess profit tax applicable exclusively for the 2026 tax year. This legislation
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Denmark consults on digital bookkeeping rules
Denmark’s Business Authority has launched a public consultation on proposed changes to requirements for registered standard digital bookkeeping systems (DBS), with the aim of increasing e-invoicing adoption on 1 July 2026. Under the proposal,
See MoreRomania introduces temporary windfall tax, diesel excise cuts
Romania has gazetted Law No. 162/2026 on 4 August 2026. Law No. 162/2026 aims to manage a crisis state within the domestic oil and petroleum product markets. The law introduces strict commercial margin limits for fuel distributors and
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Italy: Milan Court rules consignment sales fall outside digital services tax scope under consignment-type agreements
The Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance has published Judgment No. 292, issued by the Milan Tax Court on 20 January 2026, concerning the application of Italy’s 3% Digital Services Tax (DST) to online sales. Introduced in 2020, the DST
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Serbia: National Assembly reviews ratification of tax treaty with Angola
Serbia's National Assembly (parliament) is advancing legislation to ratify its income tax treaty with Angola. The agreement, finalised on 9 June 2026, establishes a formal tax coordination framework between the two nations. The agreement aims
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Luxembourg proposes mandatory B2B e-invoicing from 2028
Luxembourg’s parliament is considering a draft law submitted on 30 July 2026 that would introduce mandatory electronic invoicing for domestic Business-to-Business (B2B) transactions from 2028. The draft law (Bill 8815) would amend the Law of 16
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Hungary revises windfall tax on oil producers, extends levy to 2027
Hungary has published Act XXXII of 2026 in the Official Gazette, which will enter into force on 18 August 2026. The Act consists of excerpts from the 18 July 2026 issue of the Hungarian Gazette, detailing several newly enacted laws and government
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France introduces new e-invoicing compliance rules
France has issued new legislation completing the regulatory framework for mandatory electronic invoicing ahead of the September 2026 implementation, introducing detailed operational, governance and compliance requirements for plateformes agréées
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Luxembourg proposes mandatory B2B e-invoicing under ViDA reforms
Luxembourg’s government has published a draft bill to expand mandatory electronic invoicing from business-to-government (B2G) contracts to domestic business-to-business (B2B) transactions, introducing a phased implementation from 2028. The
See MoreSerbia: National Assembly reviews tax treaty ratification bill with Algeria
The Serbian National Assembly is reviewing legislation to ratify the pending income and capital tax treaty with Algeria. Signed on 31 March 2026, the agreement will establish a tax treaty between the two countries once it enters into
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France updates reference rate for deductible shareholder loan interest
France's tax administration has published updated administrative guidance confirming the reference interest rates used to determine the tax deductibility of interest paid on advances granted by partners or shareholders beyond their capital
See MoreItaly temporarily cuts excise duty on diesel to combat fuel price surge
Italy has lowered the excise tax on diesel fuel to EUR 532.90 per thousand litres for 17 days, effective 7 August 2026, under Law decree No. 139/2026, which was published in the Official Journal No. 180 of 5 August 2026. The cut applies to gas
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