Europe

Greenland: Greenland UTV Tax Rate Changes Effective 1 October 2026

On 28 September 2026, the Greenland Tax Authority published the updated UTV-takst (UTV tax rates) effective from 1 October 2026. The UTV (Undervisnings- og Tillægsafgift) is a specific levy applied to certain goods and services in Greenland, functioning similarly to a consumption tax or excise duty. This quarterly rate adjustment is a routine regulatory measure

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Ireland: Ireland Revenue Issues Further Warning on Fraudulent Tax Communications

On 28 September 2026, Irish Revenue issued an urgent public alert regarding a surge in sophisticated phishing campaigns impersonating official Revenue correspondence. The fraudulent communications, delivered via email, SMS, and phone calls, attempt to extract ROS credentials, bank details, and PPS numbers by threatening imminent audits or promising fictitious refunds. Revenue emphasizes that it never

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Greenland: Greenland Updates Vehicle Tax Rules Effective October 1, 2026

On 28 September 2026, the Greenland Tax Authority (Akileraartarnermut Aqutsisoqarfik) announced upcoming changes to the Vehicle Tax (UTV) regime effective 1 October 2026. The new rules, published under the authority of the Greenland Tax Administration Act, introduce revised assessment criteria for utility terrain vehicles (UTVs), including updated valuation methodologies, exemption thresholds, and digital filing requirements.

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Ireland: Cross-Border Tax Developments and Trading Updates for 28 September 2026

Published on 28 September 2026, this weekly cross-border digest summarizes critical developments affecting trade between Ireland, Northern Ireland, and Great Britain under the Windsor Framework. Key updates include the extension of the ‘green lane’ trusted trader scheme to additional product categories, new HMRC guidance on VAT accounting for goods moving under the Northern Ireland Protocol,

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Poland: Poland Fuel Tax Breakdown: State Share Compared Across EU

As of 27 September 2026, a detailed analysis by Money.pl reveals the composition of retail fuel prices in Poland, highlighting the share captured by excise duties, VAT, and the fuel levy. Poland’s total tax burden on petrol and diesel remains near the EU average, but structural differences—such as the fixed fuel levy funding road infrastructure—create

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Poland: Poland Flat Tax Rates Frozen; Estonian CIT Abolition Retained

On 27 September 2026, the Ministry of Finance released an updated draft amendment to the Personal Income Tax (PIT) and Corporate Income Tax (CIT) Acts, signaling a significant policy shift. The new version withdraws previously proposed increases to the lump-sum tax (ryczałt) rates for certain business activities and maintains the abolition of the Estonian CIT

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Greece:€14.6M Disbursed to 34,200 Beneficiaries for Fertilizer Cost Aid

On 26 September 2026, the Ministries of Finance, Rural Development, and AADE announced the disbursement of €14.6 million to 34,200 eligible farmers under the third payment period of the increased fertilizer cost support scheme. The aid compensates for the surge in input prices affecting agricultural profitability. Key Takeaways Targeted Relief: Payments are calculated per hectare

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Malta: WH Partners Named Malta Tax Firm of the Year at ITR Awards

On 26 September 2026, international tax publication International Tax Review (ITR) announced WH Partners as the winner of the Malta Tax Firm of the Year award at the ITR European Tax Awards ceremony. This recognition highlights the firm’s leading role in Malta’s tax advisory market, particularly in cross-border structuring, transfer pricing, and OECD Pillar Two

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Spain: Tax Authority Requires VAT on Free Products Given to Influencers

On 26 September 2026, the Directorate General of Taxes (DGT) clarified that self-employed individuals and small businesses providing free products to influencers or content creators for promotional purposes must account for VAT on those goods. Even though no monetary consideration is received, the transfer of goods for promotional use constitutes a taxable supply deemed to

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