Europe

Ukraine: Mykolaiv Taxpayers Channel 2.7B UAH Military Tax to Defense Fund

The 29 October 2026 report from the Mykolaiv Tax Directorate states that military tax (1.5% on personal income and 5% on gaming/gambling revenue) collections reached 2.7 billion UAH in January–September 2026. All proceeds are transferred to the Special Fund of the State Budget for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The directorate noted a 19% increase

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Bosnia and Herzegovina: Bosnia Customs Seizes Vehicles in Kotor Varoš Enforcement Action

On 29 October 2026, authorized officers of the Indirect Taxation Authority (UIO) conducted an enforcement operation in the Kotor Varoš area, resulting in the temporary seizure of a significant number of vehicles. The operation targeted vehicles suspected of customs violations, including unpaid duties, irregular imports, or use in smuggling activities. The total value of seized

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Portugal: Portugal Advocates EU Customs Duty Cut to 10 Percent

On 29 October 2026, Portuguese Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel declared Portugal’s support for reducing the European Union’s common external tariff ceiling to 10%. The statement, reported by Lusa news agency, positions Portugal as a proponent of trade liberalization within the EU’s ongoing customs union reform discussions. The proposal aligns with Portugal’s export-oriented economy and its

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Romania: Romania ANAF Updates Central Liaison Office for Mutual Tax Recovery

As of 29 October 2026, the Romanian National Agency for Fiscal Administration (ANAF) has published a draft order proposing amendments to Order No. 197/2018 (OpANAF 197/2018) governing the organization and functioning of the Central Liaison Office responsible for mutual assistance in tax recovery with other states and the European Commission. This initiative aligns with Directive

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Lithuania: Lithuania Proposes Higher Gambling and Sugar Taxes to Cut Deficit

On 29 October 2026, Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda publicly endorsed a fiscal package that includes significant increases to gambling duties and a new sugar-sweetened beverage excise tax, aiming to reduce the projected budget deficit without triggering widespread public opposition. The proposal, drafted by the Ministry of Finance, targets two relatively inelastic consumption bases: the gambling

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Bosnia and Herzegovina: Bosnia Announces Gradiška Border Crossing Opening on 30 October

On 29 October 2026, the Indirect Taxation Authority (UIO) issued a public notice announcing that the Gradiška–Stara Gradiška border crossing would commence operations on 30 October 2026 at 08:00 hours. The announcement provided advance information to travelers, freight forwarders, and border agencies to ensure readiness. The new crossing, designated with customs office code BA094162, will

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Denmark: Plesner Achieves Tier 1 Across All ITR World Tax 2027 Categories

On 29 October 2026, Danish law firm Plesner announced its recognition as a Tier 1 firm across all tax categories in the International Tax Review (ITR) World Tax 2027 guide. This achievement underscores Plesner’s dominant position in the Danish tax advisory market, reflecting its comprehensive expertise in corporate tax, international tax, transfer pricing, VAT, and

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Moldova: Moldova Sets EU Negotiating Positions for Capital, Financial Services

On 28 October 2026, the Ministry of Finance organized public consultations on the negotiating positions for Chapter 4: Free Movement of Capital and Chapter 9: Financial Services in the context of Moldova’s EU accession process. The consultations, chaired by State Secretary Natalia Doroftei, involved stakeholders from the banking sector, insurance companies, investment funds, and professional

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Portugal: Portugal Approves 2026 Personal Income Tax Rate Cuts

On 29 October 2026, the Council of Ministers approved the decree-law implementing the 2026 personal income tax (IRS) rate reduction, following parliamentary authorization granted in the State Budget debate. The measure lowers marginal rates across several brackets, aiming to increase disposable income for households amid persistent inflationary pressures. The tax cut is part of the

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Spain: Spain to Send Letters Over Verifactu and E-Invoicing Data Mismatches

Effective 29 October 2026, the Spanish Tax Agency (AEAT) has announced it will send notification letters to self-employed taxpayers when discrepancies are detected between the invoice data transmitted via the Verifactu system and the electronic invoices actually issued. This measure aims to enforce the integrity of the new real-time invoicing reporting regime. Experts warn that

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