Europe

Russia: Ryazan Public Councils Hold Joint Session with FNS and Treasury

On 2 October 2026, a joint meeting of the Public Councils under the Federal Tax Service of Russia and the Federal Treasury was held in Ryazan. The session focused on enhancing transparency in tax administration and budget execution at the regional level. Key discussion points included the implementation of the “Transparent Budget” portal showing real-time

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Greece:Online Meeting with Accounting Offices on 2026 OSDE Progress

On 2 October 2026, the Ministry of Rural Development and Food (ΥΠΑΑΤ) and AADE conducted an online meeting with representatives of Certified Accounting Offices (ΚΥΔ) to review the progress of 2026 Single Application (OSDE) submissions. The session addressed common errors, system functionality, and the timeline for aid disbursement. Key Takeaways Submission Rates: As of the

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Latvia: Latvia Tax Authority Publishes September 2026 Regulatory Review

The State Revenue Service (VID) published its monthly regulatory review on 2 October 2026, summarizing all tax‑related normative acts adopted or entering into force during September 2026. Key highlights include amendments to the Excise Duty Law adjusting rates for petroleum products, updates to VAT regulations implementing EU Directive 2026/112 on digital services, and new reporting

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Estonia: EU States Discuss Fuel Tax Relief Measures Amid Price Surge

On 2 October 2026, European Union member states convened an extraordinary meeting of the Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) to coordinate a joint response to the sharp spike in wholesale fuel prices driven by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and reduced refinery capacity in Northwest Europe. The European Commission presented a toolkit of

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Lithuania: Lithuania VMI Approves Self-Service Rules for Tax Compliance

On 2 October 2026, the State Tax Inspectorate (VMI) under the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Lithuania officially approved the updated Self-Service Usage Rules, marking a significant step in the digital transformation of tax administration. The new rules, developed under the “New Generation Lithuania” plan funded by EU recovery funds, aim to streamline

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Poland: Poland Family Foundation Tax Bill: Costs and Benefits Analysis

On 2 October 2026, the government submitted a draft amendment to the PIT and CIT Acts concerning family foundations (Sejm paper no. 3148). The proposal introduces both costs and benefits for entrepreneurs using family foundations for asset management and succession planning. Key changes include modified taxation of foundation income, new rules for distributions to beneficiaries,

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Poland: Poland KAS Recovers PLN 40M in Tax Revenue Via Audits

On 2 October 2026, the Polish National Revenue Administration (KAS) announced that recent control activities yielded over PLN 40 million in additional tax revenue for the state budget. The result reflects intensified audit operations targeting corporate income tax (CIT), value-added tax (VAT), and excise duty discrepancies across multiple sectors. KAS emphasized the deployment of advanced

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Russia: Russia FNS Explains Tax Notification Purpose and Compliance Steps

On 2 October 2026, the Federal Tax Service of Russia released a detailed explanatory article “What Is a Tax Notification and How to Execute It” on its official portal. The article decodes the structure of the consolidated tax notification (form No. KND 1150081), which combines property, land, and transport tax liabilities into a single document.

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Estonia: Estonia Virtual Office Guide: Tax Obligations for Founders

As of 1 January 2026, the Estonian Commercial Code (§ 124) mandates every private limited company (OÜ) to maintain a registered contact address in Estonia where official correspondence from the Tax and Customs Board, the Commercial Register, and courts can be delivered. This guide clarifies that a virtual office service satisfies this statutory requirement but

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Ireland: People Before Profit Proposes Millionaires Tax and 20% Corp Rate

On 2 October 2026, People Before Profit (PBP) published its alternative Budget 2027 framework, centring on a new ‘Millionaires Tax’ targeting net assets exceeding €1 million, a corporate tax rate increase to 20% (from the current 12.5% for trading income), a €500 universal energy credit, and a statutory cap of €1.75 per litre on petrol

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