Europe

Greece: Greece: Parliament to Vote 120‑Installment Debt Settlement Bill in October

On 1 October 2026, the Ministry of Finance announced that a legislative proposal allowing taxpayers to settle outstanding tax and social security debts in up to 120 monthly installments will be voted in Parliament within October. The bill, which applies retroactively to debts existing as of 30 September 2026, includes a 50% down‑payment requirement for

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Poland: Poland Inheritance Tax: Foreign Private Pension Exempt for Surviving Partner

On 30 September 2026, KIS issued an interpretation (dated 27 April 2026) confirming that a private pension from a foreign pension fund received by a surviving partner after the participant’s death is not subject to Polish inheritance and donation tax. The payment arises from a contractual death benefit clause in the pension agreement, not from

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Slovakia: Slovakia August Tax Audits Uncover €24.6M in Violations

On 30 September 2026, the Financial Administration released results from 778 tax audits conducted in August 2026, uncovering violations totalling over €24.6 million. Key findings included improper application of VAT exemptions for intra-community supplies, undeclared income from motor vehicle sales, and non-deductible intermediary service expenses. Additionally, auditors performed 2,512 local inquiries and 1,225 oral hearings,

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Andorra: Andorra Matches Spain Fuel Tax Cuts to Keep Border Price Edge

On 30 September 2026, the Andorran government announced immediate plans to align its hydrocarbon tax rates with Spain’s recently extended fuel tax reductions, which run through December 2026. The move aims to prevent a significant price gap at the border that would disadvantage Andorran service stations amid rising global oil prices. The decision follows Spain’s

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Italy: Italy E-Invoicing VAT Base Grows 4.4% in Jan-Jul 2026

On 30 September 2026, the Italian Department of Finance released the statistical report on electronic invoicing flows for the period January through July 2026. The analysis, based exclusively on domestic business-to-business transactions, reveals a 4.4% increase in the VAT taxable base compared to the same period in 2025. This growth confirms the positive trajectory observed

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Poland: Poland Property Tax: School After-Hours Rental Triggers Tax Liability

As of 30 September 2026, the article addresses whether schools renting out premises after teaching hours become liable for property tax (podatek od nieruchomości). Under the Local Taxes and Fees Act, property used for business activity (including rental) loses the statutory exemption for educational institutions. The tax obligation arises from the month following the commencement

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Belarus: Belarus Customs Detects Illegal Pear Exports Evading Duties

On 30 September 2026, the State Customs Committee of the Republic of Belarus (GTK) reported that Gomel customs officers, during special enforcement operations at the Belarusian-Russian border, identified two instances of illegal export of fresh pears to the Russian Federation. The operations were conducted under the framework of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) Customs Code

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Hungary: Event Security Firm Fined for Undeclared Workers at University Function

On 30 September 2026, NAV auditors uncovered serious employment violations at a security company providing services for a university event. Not a single security guard was declared to the tax authorities, constituting undeclared work and evasion of social security contributions and personal income tax withholding. The company faces substantial fines and potential criminal liability for

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Estonia: Estonia Land Tax and Income Tax Deadline Looms for Thousands

On 30 September 2026, the Estonian Tax and Customs Board (MTA) issued a reminder that the deadline for the second installment of land tax (maamaks) and any additional personal income tax (tulumaks) arising from the 2025 tax returns falls on 1 October 2026. This deadline affects tens of thousands of individual taxpayers who either own

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Moldova: Moldova Customs Releases NCTS Phase 6 Opt-In Guide for Traders

On 30 September 2026, the Moldovan Customs Service officially published a comprehensive guide detailing the utilization of the New Computerised Transit System (NCTS) Phase 6 Opt-in mechanism. This release marks a significant step in Moldova’s ongoing alignment with European Union customs legislation, particularly the Union Customs Code (UCC) and its implementing provisions. The NCTS Phase

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