European Commission urges Poland to address DAC7 reporting non-compliance by foreign digital platforms
The European Commission has issued a letter of formal notice to Poland for incorrectly transposing Council Directive (EU) 2021/514 (DAC7), specifically regarding the exemption from EU registration and reporting obligations for foreign platform
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Norway: MoF consults Pillar Two Side-by-Side Package implementation
The Norwegian Ministry of Finance has launched a public consultation on proposed amendments to the Supplementary Tax Act, introduced in January 2024 to implement the Pillar Two global minimum tax rules. The Act of 12 January 2024 implements
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Portugal introduces housing tax incentives to expand affordable rental market
Portugal has introduced a broad package of tax incentives and housing reforms through Decree-Law No. 97/2026 on 20 May 2026, with measures aimed at increasing housing supply and supporting moderate-priced homes for the middle class and first-time
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Portugal gazettes DAC8 crypto reporting, DAC9 Pillar Two information exchange rules
Portugal has published Law No. 26/2026 of 3 June 2026, implementing Council Directive (EU) 2023/2226 (DAC8) and Council Directive (EU) 2025/872 (DAC9). The legislation establishes a comprehensive framework for administrative cooperation in tax
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UK consults on tariff cuts for 125 essentials, mileage rate increase
The UK government has launched a consultation on suspending tariffs on more than 100 everyday essentials and has confirmed an increase in mileage rates for workers using their own vehicles for business use. The package, published by HM Treasury
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Spain revises non-cooperative jurisdictions list, adds Russia
Spain's Ministry of Finance has published a Draft Ministerial Order that proposes amendments to Order HFP/115/2023 of 9 February 2023, which currently defines the list of countries, territories, and harmful tax regimes considered non-cooperative
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Ireland: Revenue updates full self-assessment time limits in tax and duty Manual 41A-05-04
Irish Revenue issued eBrief No. 097/26 on 21 May 2026, relating to updates to Tax and Duty Manual 41A-05-04 on Full self-assessment. The manual sets out the authority of Revenue officers to conduct enquiries, the time limits within which such
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Belgium gazettes programme law, introduces increased withholding tax rate
Belgium has gazetted the Programme Law of 30 May 2026 on 1 June 2026, a comprehensive legislative act designed to implement diverse fiscal and administrative reforms. This legislation introduces significant taxation adjustments, specifically
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Denmark reduces corporate tax in government coalition agreement
Denmark has published the four-party government coalition policy agreement on 2 June 2026, setting out a broad package of proposed tax reforms aimed at increasing national wealth, strengthening competitiveness, and encouraging work and
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France approves GloBE Information Exchange Agreement under Pillar Two for automatic tax data exchange
The French Council of Ministers approved the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on the Exchange of GloBE Information (GIR MCAA) under Pillar Two of the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on BEPS on 27 May 2026. The GIR MCAA is designed to
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Switzerland, Finland sign protocol of amendment to double taxation agreement
Switzerland and Finland have moved forward with updating their longstanding tax agreement, with the Swiss State Secretariat for International Finance announcing the signing of an amending protocol to their 1991 income and capital tax treaty on 28
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Luxembourg publishes list of jurisdictions for automatic GloBE GIR exchange
Luxembourg has published the Grand-Ducal Regulation of 26 May 2026 in the Official Gazette, setting out the list of jurisdictions with which it will automatically exchange information from GloBE Information Returns (GIRs) in relation to the global
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Belarus: President ratifies income tax treaty with Jordan
The Belarusian President signed a law for the ratification of the income tax treaty with Jordan on 25 May 2026. Signed on 16 December 2025, this treaty is aimed at preventing double taxation and facilitating economic cooperation between the
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Italy: Personal boats can enter Italy VAT-free under new EU ruling
Italy's Revenue Agency has issued a clarification on 26 May 2026 confirming that pleasure boats transferred from outside the EU qualify for VAT exemption when imported by relocating residents, even when held through foreign corporate
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Portugal published Ordinance No. 244/2026/1 in its Official Gazette on 1 June 2026, approving the VAT declaration (return) form and accompanying instructions for the newly introduced VAT Group Regime (Regime de Grupos de IVA). The ordinance
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Romania gazettes simplified e-invoicing rules with key exemptions, digital updates
Romania's Parliament formally approved sweeping amendments to its electronic invoicing framework through Law No. 88, which brings Government Emergency Ordinance No. 128/2024 into effect on 29 May 2026. The changes, originally issued on 7 November
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Bulgaria considers 0% VAT on essential food items under draft bill
Bulgaria’s National Assembly is reviewing a draft bill submitted on 18 May 2026 that proposes introducing a 0% VAT rate on “socially beneficial and essential foods and drinks” under the Value Added Tax (VAT) Act. The proposed measure would
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Germany approves agreement for automatic exchange of digital platform income data
The German Federal Cabinet (Bundesregierung) approved the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on Automatic Exchange of Information on Income Derived Through Digital Platforms (DPI MCAA), advancing the implementation of global reporting
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