On 23 September 2026, the Polish Ministry of Finance published legislative assumptions proposing to postpone the application of penalties for errors in the National e-Invoice System (KSeF) until 1 January 2028. The measure aims to give businesses more time to adapt to the mandatory e-invoicing framework without the immediate threat of sanctions. The draft amendment
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During its 18th session on 22 September 2026, the Public Benefit Commission endorsed public benefit status for 124 NGOs, following the procedure under Section 6(2) of the Public Benefit Organisations Law. The decision grants these entities access to corporate income tax exemptions on mission‑related income, property tax relief, and eligibility for earmarked state funding. VID
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The Director of the National Tax Information (KIS) issued an interpretation on 23 September 2026 confirming that expenses for adapting and equipping a dwelling for the needs of a disabled person are deductible under the personal income tax (PIT) rehabilitation allowance. The relief applies to taxpayers with disabilities or those supporting a disabled person, covering
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On 22 September 2026, customs officers at the Latvia–Belarus border discovered 5,000 packs (100,000 cigarettes) concealed in a freight train during a routine inspection. The contraband, lacking excise stamps, represents an estimated €45,000 in unpaid excise duty and VAT. The case has been transferred to the Customs Criminal Investigation Unit, and the individuals involved face
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The Supreme Administrative Court (NSA) delivered a landmark ruling on 22 September 2026 addressing the VAT exemption for private tutoring services under Article 43(1)(14) of the VAT Act. The Court held that the exemption applies only when the tutor personally provides educational services that follow a structured curriculum, and the pupil is enrolled in an
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On 22 September 2026, the Indirect Taxation Authority of Bosnia and Herzegovina (UIO) announced a high-level meeting between Director Dr. Zoran Tegeltija and the General Secretary of the Council of Ministers. The session focused on strengthening institutional cooperation to improve tax administration efficiency, streamline inter-agency data exchange, and align fiscal policy implementation across government bodies.
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On 22 September 2026, the States of Guernsey released updated economic modelling indicating that the proposed tax package is projected to generate approximately £36 million per year in additional revenue once fully implemented. The modelling, conducted by the Government’s Economic Advisory Group in collaboration with external economists, incorporates behavioural responses, international tax developments, and macroeconomic
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On 18 September 2026, the European Commission published Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/2133 imposing provisional safeguard measures on imports of grain-oriented electrical steel (GOES) into the EU. The measure, effective immediately, applies to imports from all non-EU countries and aims to prevent a surge of imports that could harm domestic producers. The safeguard takes the form
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On 22 September 2026, the Government approved a draft law amending Title IV of the Fiscal Code to transpose six EU directives on excise duties, marking a major step in harmonizing Moldova’s indirect taxation with the EU acquis. The amendment covers excise duty structures, rates, exemptions, and administrative cooperation for alcohol, tobacco, energy products, and
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On 22 September 2026, the Ministry of Finance announced amendments to the family foundation taxation regime, originally introduced in 2022. The key changes include reducing the mandatory asset holding period from three to two years to qualify for CIT exemption on disposal, and widening the group of beneficiaries who can receive distributions or liquidation proceeds
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