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Spain: Spain Tax Agency Arrests 10 in Huelva Smuggling Operation

On 22 August 2026, the Spanish Tax Agency (Agencia Tributaria) and the Guardia Civil announced the arrest of ten members of a criminal organization following a shooting attack on a Civil Guard patrol boat in waters off Huelva. The operation highlights the increasing convergence of customs enforcement and organized crime investigation, particularly regarding maritime smuggling

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Spain: Spain Tax Agency Arrests 10 in Huelva Smuggling Operation

On 22 August 2026, the Spanish Tax Agency (Agencia Tributaria) and the Guardia Civil announced the arrest of ten members of a criminal organization following a shooting attack on a Civil Guard patrol boat in waters off Huelva. The operation highlights the increasing convergence of customs enforcement and organized crime investigation, particularly regarding maritime smuggling

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Greece: Greece Disburses €22M to 4,882 Agricultural Producers

Disclaimer: This article is compiled and summarized by the AI based on publicly available information and is for general information purposes only. It does not constitute any form of formal tax advice, legal opinion, or basis for performance. Please consult a qualified professional tax advisor or legal counsel for tax advice. Source: Read Official Announcement

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Greece: Greece Disburses €22M to 4,882 Agricultural Producers

Disclaimer: This article is compiled and summarized by the AI based on publicly available information and is for general information purposes only. It does not constitute any form of formal tax advice, legal opinion, or basis for performance. Please consult a qualified professional tax advisor or legal counsel for tax advice. Source: Read Official Announcement

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Ukraine: Ukraine Tax Authority Publishes Weekly Legislative Digest for August 21, 2026

On 21 August 2026, the State Tax Service of Ukraine released its weekly digest of tax legislation explanations, continuing the agency’s practice of issuing consolidated regulatory guidance every Friday. This edition covers clarifications issued between 14 and 20 August 2026, addressing practical questions arising from recent amendments to the Tax Code, customs legislation, and administrative

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Russia: Kherson Region Discusses Tax Support Measures for Businesses Amid Conflict

A working meeting held on 21 August 2026 in the Kherson region brought together the regional FTS department, the Ministry of Economic Development, and business associations to discuss targeted tax support for enterprises operating in the conflict-affected zone. The participants agreed on a set of measures including: extension of tax return filing deadlines by up

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Portugal: New VAT Exit Certification Rules for Export Exemptions Issued

Despacho n.º 104/2026-XXV, dated 21 August 2026, establishes updated procedures for the certification of goods exit from the EU territory as proof of VAT exemption on intra-Community supplies and exports. Issued by the Secretary of State for Fiscal Affairs (SEAF), this dispatch clarifies the evidentiary requirements that Portuguese exporters and dispatchers must satisfy to securely

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Slovenia: VAT Obligations for Foreign Representatives on Online Platforms

As of 1 July 2026 the Slovenian Tax Administration has implemented amendments to national VAT legislation transposing EU Directive 2019/1945 on the taxation of the digital economy. The amendments target non-resident service providers earning income through online platforms operating in Slovenia such as Booking.com by mandating that platform operators withhold and remit value added tax

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Slovakia: Slovakia Confirms Full e-Invoicing Infrastructure Readiness

On 21 August 2026, the Slovak Financial Administration officially confirmed that the communication infrastructure for the electronic invoicing system (eFaktúra) is complete and fully operational. The modern infrastructure enables automated transmission of tax data from e-invoices without manual re-entry or separate submission, and automatically confirms receipt to the digital post office. This milestone makes Slovakia

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Ireland: Ireland Section 110 Companies: Securitisation Tax Regime Guide

On 21 August 2026, Irish Revenue published eBrief No. 120/26 providing updated guidance on Section 110 companies, the special purpose vehicles used for securitisation transactions. The eBrief outlines the qualification criteria (residence, regulation, bona fide commercial purpose), the tax computation mechanics (trading income basis, deduction of finance costs, exemption from capital gains tax on qualifying

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