Europe

France: France Launches National Business Tax Helpline 0806 807 807

Starting 8 October 2026, the Directorate General of Public Finance (DGFiP) consolidated its fragmented professional contact centers into a single national hotline: 0 806 807 807 (free service + call cost). The line operates Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, staffed by 350 specialized agents trained on VAT, corporate income tax, payroll taxes,

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Ireland:Ireland Updates Baggage Control and Examination Manual

On 9 October 2026, Revenue published eBrief No. 145/26, updating the Manual on the Control and Examination of Baggage. This manual guides customs officers on the examination of accompanied and unaccompanied baggage, including risk-based selection, prohibited goods, and duty-free allowances. It incorporates recent changes in customs legislation and EU regulations. Key Takeaways Risk-Based Approach: The

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North Macedonia: North Macedonia Publishes Tax Debtors List for Q2 2026

On 9 October 2026, the Public Revenue Office (PRO) of North Macedonia published the tenth edition of its annual tax debtors list (List No. 10/2026). This list includes taxpayers with outstanding liabilities that fell due by 30 June 2026 and remained unpaid as of 30 September 2026. The publication is part of the PRO’s ongoing

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Romania: Romania Finds 6.2M Lei Tax Fraud in Asian Recruitment Scheme

On 9 October 2026, Romania’s National Agency for Fiscal Administration (ANAF) announced that its General Directorate for Fiscal Anti-Fraud (DGAF) uncovered a tax evasion scheme worth over 6.2 million lei (approximately €1.25 million) involving five companies operating in the recruitment and placement of Asian workforce. The investigation, triggered by risk analysis, revealed that these entities

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Russia: Auto-USN Does Not Exempt From Accounting and Reporting Obligations

On 9 October 2026, the Federal Tax Service clarified that organizations and individual entrepreneurs applying the Automatic Unified Simplified Tax System (Auto‑USN) remain obligated to maintain full statutory accounting records and submit annual financial statements to the tax authority. The clarification responds to widespread misconceptions that the simplified tax regime relieves taxpayers from general accounting

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San Marino: San Marino Extends Fuel Excise Cut: 10-Cent Reduction Until Oct 31

On 24 September 2026, San Marino issued Decree-Law No. 143, extending the extraordinary measures to contain fuel prices until 31 October 2026. The provision maintains the temporary reduction of 10 cents per liter on excise duties for gasoline and diesel, a policy initially introduced to mitigate the impact of international energy price volatility on consumers

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France: France Fuel Allowance 2026: Key Regulatory Changes Ahead

On 9 October 2026, the French government via Service-Public.fr published an official update detailing the evolution of the fuel allowance (prime carburant) for professional travel through the end of 2026. This allowance provides a tax-exempt reimbursement mechanism for employees who use personal vehicles for business purposes, governed by specific regulatory ceilings and social contribution exemptions.

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Italy: Italy Corporate Governance: Decree 47/2026 Organizational Requirements

On 8 October 2026, the Fondazione Nazionale di Ricerca dei Commercialisti (National Research Foundation of Chartered Accountants) announced a specialized training course addressing the transformative impact of Legislative Decree 47/2026 on corporate governance frameworks in Italy. The decree significantly amends the obligations under Article 2086 of the Italian Civil Code, which requires enterprises to establish

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Poland: KAS Concludes Investigation: 14 Charged in Organized Tax Crime Group

On 8 October 2026, the National Revenue Administration (KAS) announced the conclusion of a major investigation into an organized criminal group specializing in value-added tax (VAT) fraud, resulting in the submission of an indictment against 14 individuals. The probe, conducted by the KAS Investigation Department in coordination with the National Prosecutor’s Office, uncovered a sophisticated

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Ukraine:Ukraine Cross-Border Income: Tax Service Issues Declaration Guidance

On 8 October 2026, the State Tax Service of Ukraine (STS) released official clarifications regarding the declaration and taxation of income received from abroad by Ukrainian tax residents. The guidance addresses the applicable provisions of the Tax Code of Ukraine, double taxation treaties, and the Common Reporting Standard (CRS) framework. It outlines the procedural steps

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