EC proposes tax simplification package to streamline compliance, boost competitiveness
The European Commission adopted an ambitious tax simplification package on 24 June 2026, that includes two legislative proposals aimed at simplifying EU tax rules: reducing compliance burdens for businesses, and strengthening the competitiveness of
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EU issues Pillar Two compliance manual for 14 member states
The European Commission released a country-by-country compliance guide for multinationals navigating the EU's new global minimum tax framework on 10 June 2026. The “Manual for MNE Groups on Global Minimum Tax (Pillar Two) Compliance
See MoreEU issues implementing regulation introducing interim flat-rate customs duty on low-value parcels
The EU has published the Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1200 of 5 June 2026, which has been published in the Official Journal of the European Union, setting out measures to introduce an interim flat-rate customs duty of EUR 3 on goods
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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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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
See MoreEuropean Commission confirms Cyprus meets Pillar Two income inclusion rule standard, new FAQ available
The European Commission published a new frequently asked question (‘FAQ’) on 28 May 2026, which affirms that all EU Member States must treat Cyprus as having a qualified income inclusion rule under the EU Pillar Two Directive. The income
See MoreEuropean Commission announces 2026 ViDA work programme availabilityÂ
The European Commission announced, on 22 May 2026, that it has published the work programme for VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA), covering implementation activities planned for 2026. The programme builds on the implementation strategy released in
See MoreEuropean Commission endorses VFX uplift tax credit for Ireland
The European Commission has approved Ireland’s enhancement of the Section 481 Film Tax Credit, known as the Visual Effects (VFX) Uplift, via a State aid authorisation published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 12 May 2026. The
See MoreEuropean Commission urges Spain to address discriminatory tax treatment of non-resident workers residing in the country
The European Commission has issued a reasoned opinion urging Spain to end the discriminatory taxation of non-resident taxpayers who work and habitually reside in the country, as outlined in its April 2026 infringements package published on 28 April
See MoreEU Parliament EUR 60 billion annually from new tax sources in 2028-34 budget, considers new levies on digital services, gambling, crypto
The European Parliament endorsed its position on the Interim report on the proposal for the multiannual financial framework for 2028-2034, which was approved on 28 April 2026. The seven-year budget proposal underscores Parliament's continued
See MoreEU Commission presents proposal for single set of corporate rules (28th company regime)
The European Commission, on 18 March 2026, presented its proposal and a dedicated FAQ page for EU Inc., a new single set of corporate rules, building the cornerstone and starting point for the EU's 28th regime. EU Inc. is an optional,
See MoreEuropean Commission sends Spain to CJEU for non-compliance with VAT rules for small enterprises
The European Commission announced on 11 March 2026 that it will refer Spain to the Court of Justice of the European Union for failing to transpose two separate Directives related to VAT measures into national law. Council Directive (EU)
See MoreEU updates tax blacklist: Turks and Caicos, Vietnam added; Fiji, Samoa, Trinidad and Tobago removed
The Council of the European Union has published Council conclusions on the revised EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes (C/2026/1465) in the Official Journal of the EU on 6 March 2026. The revised list of non-cooperative tax
See MoreEU Commission authorises French aid package to expand clean tech production capacity
The European Commission announced that it approved a EUR 1.1 billion French scheme on 27 February 2026 to support strategic investments that add clean technology (cleantech) manufacturing capacity in line with the objectives of the Clean Industrial
See MoreCJEU rules Belgium non-compliant for excluding foreign tax credits under ADAT CFC framework
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) delivered a judgment on 26 February 2026, examining how Belgium has transposed the Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) rules under the Anti-Tax Avoidance Directive (ATAD). The case centred on whether
See MoreEU Council approves streamlined sustainability reporting, due diligence rules for businesses
With a view to boosting EU competitiveness, the EU Council announced the approval of a simplification of the sustainability reporting and due diligence requirements for companies on 24 February 2026. This legislation simplifies the directives on
See MoreEU: Commission authorises Greek state aid programme to strengthen cleantech, green industrial goals
The European Commission has approved a EUR 400 million Greek State aid scheme to support strategic investments that add clean technology (cleantech) manufacturing capacity in line with the objectives of the Clean Industrial Deal on 24 February
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EU Commission consults to simplify corporate tax rules
The European Commission has opened a call for evidence to gather stakeholder input on a new initiative aimed at simplifying the EU’s legal framework for direct taxation on 16 February 2026 . The consultation seeks to reduce administrative burdens
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