Europe

Serbia: Serbia Arrests Seven in Tax Fraud Case Worth 8.3 Million Dinars

On 22 September 2026, the Serbian Tax Administration (Poreska uprava) announced the arrest of seven individuals in a coordinated operation with the Tax Police Sector and the Public Prosecutor’s Office, alleging a sophisticated tax fraud scheme that damaged the state budget by over 8.3 million dinars. The operation was conducted under the Criminal Code provisions

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Ukraine: STS Invites Financial Agents to Workshop on CRS 2.0 Implementation

On 22 September 2026, the State Tax Service of Ukraine (STS) announced a dedicated workshop for financial agents on the application of the Common Reporting Standard (CRS) 2.0. This initiative aligns with Ukraine’s commitment to the OECD’s automatic exchange of information (AEOI) framework and the latest amendments to the CRS, which expand the scope of

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Cyprus:Cyprus Mandates IBAN Updates via Tax For All Platform

Effective 22 September 2026, the Cyprus Tax Department mandated that all requests for registration or modification of IBAN details for tax refunds and payments must be submitted exclusively through the Tax For All digital portal. This measure aims to enhance security, reduce fraud, and accelerate refund processing. Previously, IBAN changes could be requested via paper

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Montenegro: Montenegro Financial Law Amendments Spark Inflation Concerns

On 22 September 2026, Montenegrin economist Miloš Vuković criticized the government’s proposed amendments to the set of financial laws, warning that the “Euro model” package contains deceptive provisions that could trigger inflationary pressures and fiscal instability. The proposed legislative changes encompass modifications to tax administration procedures, revenue collection mechanisms, and public finance management frameworks aligned

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Poland: Expert Urges Family Foundation Tax Reforms to Prevent Abuse

In an interview published on 22 September 2026, tax expert Dr. Łukasz Samojłowicz stated that the family foundation institution requires legislative tightening to prevent its exploitation for pure tax optimization. He emphasized that the recent ministry proposals are a step in the right direction but may not fully close loopholes allowing artificial profit shifting. Dr.

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Portugal: Portugal Govt Seeks Urgent Parliament Approval for Interim IRS Cut

On 22 September 2026, the Portuguese Government submitted a legislative authorization request to Parliament seeking an urgent procedure to approve an interim reduction of the Personal Income Tax (IRS). The move aims to accelerate tax relief for households amid rising living costs. The request includes a compressed legislative timeline, combining general debate, specialty committee review,

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Ukraine: Ukraine Tax Service Invites Financial Agents to CRS 2.0 Workshop

On 22 September 2026, the State Tax Service of Ukraine (STS) published an official announcement inviting reporting financial institutions and their authorized intermediaries to a dedicated workshop on the application of CRS 2.0, the updated Common Reporting Standard developed by the OECD for the automatic exchange of financial account information. The workshop is scheduled to

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Lithuania: Lithuania Amends Land Tax Administration Rules Effective Sept 2026

Effective 22 September 2026, the State Tax Inspectorate (VMI) implemented amendments to the Land Tax Administration Rules originally approved by Order No. VA-55 of 9 June 2006. The updated rules, signed on 21 September 2025 but entering into force a year later, introduce revised valuation methodologies for land plots, adjust exemption criteria for agricultural and

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Belgium: Belgium Digital Tax Policy: Response to OECD Pillar One Challenges

On 22 September 2026, the Belgian Federation of Enterprises (VBO-FEB) published a policy analysis addressing the taxation of the digital economy, positioning Belgium’s response to ongoing international negotiations under the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on BEPS Pillar One. The article examines how Belgium intends to align its domestic tax framework with the multilateral convention (MLC) for

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Flemish region (Belgium): Flemish Tax: Reduced 10% Rate for Property Exclusively Used for Agriculture

On 22 September 2026, the Flemish Tax Administration published standing position SP 23010 (decision dated 7 September 2026) interpreting the application of the reduced 10% registration duty rate for immovable property that is “exclusively and entirely destined for agricultural purposes” (uitsluitend en volledig bestemd voor landbouw). This provision, rooted in the Flemish Tax Code, aims

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