Europe

Belarus: Belarus Customs Overhaul Aligns with Cargo Flow Shift

On 21 September 2026, President Alexander Lukashenko received a comprehensive report from the Chairman of the State Customs Committee, Yuri Orlovsky, detailing the progress of customs infrastructure modernization and the strategic reorientation of cargo flows in response to evolving geopolitical and trade dynamics. The briefing covered the expansion of border crossing capacity, the deployment of

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Italy: Italy Biennial Preventive Agreement 2026-27 Guide Published

On 21 September 2026, the National Council of Chartered Accountants (CNDCEC) and the Italian Revenue Agency (Agenzia delle Entrate) jointly released a comprehensive operational guide for the Biennial Preventive Agreement (Concordato Preventivo Biennale – CPB) covering the 2026–2027 biennium. The guide serves as an authoritative reference for both first-time applicants and taxpayers who adhered to

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Russia: FTS Scales Process Mining at ProcessTech Forum

On 21 September 2026, FTS experts presented the scaling of process mining technology at the ProcessTech Forum. Process mining, applied to the FTS’s core ERP systems, maps end-to-end tax processing workflows—from return submission to refund issuance—revealing bottlenecks, deviations, and automation opportunities. The pilot in three regional offices reduced average processing time for VAT refunds by

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Albania: Albania Fiscal Revenue Performance Jan-Aug 2026: Tax Collection Trends

As of 21 September 2026, the Albanian Ministry of Finance published the preliminary fiscal performance report for January–August 2026. The report details total revenue collection, tax receipts, and expenditure execution against the annual budget. This release provides critical insights into the country’s fiscal health, highlighting trends in VAT, income tax, and customs duties. The data

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Sweden: Sweden Weekly Tax Monitor: Week 38 Updates on Accounting, Payroll, Tax

In Week 38 of 2026 (September 21–27), FAR’s “Utblick” reports a record-high number of applications for the Swedish Certified Public Accountant (CPA) examination, with 1,240 candidates registered for the autumn 2026 session—a 18% increase year-over-year. This surge is attributed to new educational pathways allowing master’s graduates in business law to qualify. On the international front,

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Germany:Germany VAT ID Online Verification Partial Outage Reported

On 21 September 2026, the German Federal Central Tax Office (BZSt) reported a partial outage affecting the online verification system for VAT identification numbers (USt-IdNr) via the ELSTER portal and the EU’s VIES (VAT Information Exchange System) interface. The disruption, which began in the early morning hours, prevented businesses from performing real-time validation of counterparties’

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Ireland: Ireland Budget 2027 Targets Innovation Tax Incentives for Competitive Edge

On 21 September 2026, EY Ireland published a strategic outlook on the upcoming Budget 2027, emphasizing how targeted tax policy can strengthen Ireland’s global competitiveness. The analysis, authored by Tax Partner Eoin O’Reilly, argues that the budget presents a pivotal moment to align fiscal incentives with national priorities in talent retention, research and development, entrepreneurship,

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Italy: Italy COVID State Aid Controls Still Ongoing, Revenue Agency Warns

As of 21 September 2026, the Italian Revenue Agency (Agenzia delle Entrate) continues its extensive verification campaign targeting COVID-19 emergency state aid distributed between 2020 and 2022. The PwC Tax Incentives & Grants Team warns that the control dossier remains open, with the tax authority actively auditing compliance with eligibility requirements, calculation accuracy, and the

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United Kingdom: HMRC to Add Client Lists to Agent Services Account by Summer 2027

In response to sustained feedback from ICAEW and other professional bodies, HMRC announced on 21 September 2026 that it will develop client list functionality within the Agent Services Account (ASA). The enhancement, targeted for completion by summer 2027, will allow agents to view and manage their full client portfolio within the ASA, eliminating the need

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Gibraltar: Gibraltar Issues Guidance on Tax Residence Certificate Evidence

On 16 September 2026, the Gibraltar Income Tax Office published updated guidance detailing the documentary evidence required for individuals and entities seeking a Tax Residence Certificate. This guidance clarifies the evidentiary standards for proving tax residency in Gibraltar, a critical document for accessing treaty benefits and demonstrating substance under international tax frameworks such as the

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