Europe

Denmark: Copenhagen Court Rules for IT Consultant in Tax & VAT Dispute

On 30 September 2026, the City Court of Copenhagen delivered a landmark ruling in favor of an IT consultant in a combined tax and VAT case, clarifying the classification of independent contractor services under Danish tax law. The decision addresses the longstanding ambiguity surrounding the distinction between employment relationships and business-to-business service arrangements for tax

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Latvia: Latvia Election Tax Promises: Parties Compete on Fiscal Policy Pledges

As Latvia approaches its parliamentary elections, major political coalitions have unveiled divergent tax policy platforms that could significantly reshape the Baltic nation’s fiscal landscape. The election campaign has evolved into a contest of competing tax philosophies, with parties differing fundamentally on principles, specific rate proposals, and the level of detail provided to voters. This policy

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Montenegro: Montenegro Revenue Tops €2B in 8 Months, Capex Jumps 50%

As of 30 September 2026, Montenegro’s Ministry of Finance announced that the country’s budget revenue for the first eight months of 2026 surpassed €2 billion, marking a significant increase compared to the same period last year. The report, published by the Tax Administration of Montenegro, highlights robust growth in value-added tax (VAT), corporate income tax,

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Poland: Poland KAS Seizes 80K Cigarettes, 1 Ton Tobacco in Illegal Trade Crackdown

On 30 September 2026, Poland’s National Revenue Administration (KAS) announced a major enforcement action against illegal tobacco trade, resulting in the seizure of 80,000 cigarettes and nearly one ton of loose tobacco. The operation, conducted by the Customs and Fiscal Service (Służba Celno-Skarbowa), targeted organized crime groups evading excise duties on tobacco products. The seized

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Poland: Chief Accountant Departure: Business Continuity Options

Published on 30 September 2026, this EY Poland insight addresses the critical operational risk when a chief accountant resigns or is absent long-term. Under Polish accounting law, the chief accountant bears personal responsibility for financial statements and tax compliance. The article outlines three primary continuity strategies: internal replacement, temporary delegation, and external co-sourcing or outsourcing.

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Romania:Romania Extends 25% Diesel Excise Cut Through Mid-October

On 30 September 2026, the Ministry of Finance confirmed the continuation of the 25% reduction in excise duty on standard diesel for the period 1–15 October 2026. The decision follows the bi-monthly evaluation mechanism established by Law No. 162/2026, which links excise adjustments to international price quotations and domestic pump prices. The temporary cut aims

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Slovenia: Slovenia Implements CATCH System for Fishery Catch Certification from Oct 2026

On 30 September 2026, the Financial Administration of Slovenia (FURS) published Instruction No. 6/2026 on the implementation of the catch certification system (CATCH) for the import, export, and re-export of fishery products. The instruction enters into force on 1 October 2026. The CATCH system is the EU’s digital platform for managing catch certificates under the

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Finland: Finland Updates Guidance on International Pension Taxation

On 30 September 2026, the Finnish Tax Administration updated its comprehensive guidance on the taxation of pension income in international situations. The guidance, accessible via the “Ohje-hakusivu” portal, consolidates the latest interpretations of domestic tax law, bilateral tax treaties, and EU directives affecting the taxation of foreign pensions received by Finnish tax residents and Finnish

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Albania: EU-Albania Subcommittee Advances Tax Harmonization Talks

The 18th meeting of the European Union–Albania Subcommittee on Economic, Financial and Statistical Issues took place on 29–30 September 2026 in Tirana, co-chaired by Deputy Minister of Finance Andi Memeti. The session formed part of the ongoing Stabilisation and Association Agreement (SAA) dialogue, focusing on Albania’s convergence with the EU acquis in taxation, public finance

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United Kingdom: HMRC Unveils SME Action Plan 2025-2028 for Tax Compliance

On 30 September 2026, HMRC published its Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) Action Plan covering 2025 to 2028, outlining a strategic framework to reduce tax compliance burdens for the UK’s 5.5 million small businesses. The plan responds to the National Audit Office’s 2025 critique of HMRC’s SME engagement and aligns with the Government’s “Growth Mission”

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