Europe

Italy: Italian Tax Federalism Decree Enacts Local Authority Reorganization Framework

On 12 August 2026, the Italian Official Gazette published a pivotal legislative decree that introduces a foundational element for the ongoing reform of the tax and administrative framework governing local and territorial authorities. The decree establishes new regulatory parameters for the allocation of fiscal competencies between central state entities and peripheral public bodies, aiming to

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North Macedonia: Public Announcement on New Withholding Tax for Legal Entities

On 12 August 2026, the Public Revenue Administration of the Republic of North Macedonia issued a public announcement concerning the newly introduced surcharge tax applicable to legal entities. Titled “Уредно доставување на прекршочен платен налог за одговорно лице во правно лице” (Regulated collection of surcharge tax for liable persons in legal entities), the notice clarifies

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North Macedonia: North Macedonia Issues Public Notice on Misdemeanor Tax Compliance for Legal Entities

On 12 August 2026, the Revenue Administration of the Republic of North Macedonia issued a formal public notice addressed to all legal entities operating within the jurisdiction, pertaining to the orderly collection of misdemeanor tax liabilities arising from violations of the Law on Misdemeanors in Tax Matters and associated secondary legislation. The notice specifically targets

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Ukraine: Bukovina Taxpayers Remit Over UAH 4.4 Billion in PIT for Seven Months 2026

On 12 August 2026, the State Tax Service of Ukraine reported that personal income tax (PIT) collections in the Chernivtsi region (Bukovina) reached UAH 4.4 billion for January–July 2026. This figure reflects continued growth in tax compliance and wage formalization amid ongoing martial law. The data was published by the Main Directorate of the State

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Belarus: Unified Property Tax Payment System Streamlines Owner Obligations

On 12 August 2026 the Ministry of Taxes and Fee Collection detailed the operational rollout of the Unified Property Tax Payment System, a centralized platform designed to consolidate disparate property tax obligations into a single electronic transaction. The system, scheduled to become fully functional from 1 January 2027, integrates existing municipal levies, environmental fees, and

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Austria: Federal Budget Execution on Track in First Half of 2026, Tax Revenue Up

Finance Minister Marterbauer and State Secretary Eibinger-Miedl presented the mid-year budget execution report on 12 August 2026, confirming the federal deficit improved by €0.4 billion year-on-year to €13.3 billion at end-June 2026. Higher VAT (+4.2 %) and wage-tax (+3.8 %) receipts offset increased pension, interest, and unemployment outlays. The structural consolidation path targets a general-government

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Slovakia: Financial Administration Alerts Business Community of Export eCV Processing Disruption

The Financial Administration has issued a notice to the business community that a disruption in the processing of export electronic customs documents (eCV) is currently being experienced. Declarations submitted in the accepted status are not being forwarded for export, causing delays in cross‑border shipments. The administration acknowledges the issue and states that technical teams are

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Ukraine: Bukovina Local Budgets Receive UAH 4.8 Billion in Tax Revenue

On 12 August 2026, the State Tax Service announced that local budgets in the Chernivtsi region received UAH 4.8 billion in tax revenues during the first seven months of 2026. The funds derive from personal income tax, unified tax, property tax, and other local levies administered by the regional tax offices. Key Takeaways Local Fiscal

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Slovakia: Financial Administration Issues Notice of Export eCV Processing Outage

The Financial Administration has issued a public notice concerning an ongoing outage in the processing of export electronic customs documents (eCV). Declarations submitted in the accepted status are currently not being forwarded for export, resulting in delays for businesses engaged in cross‑border trade. The administration confirms that technical teams are investigating the root cause and

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Latvia: Electronic Declaration System (EDS) Access Restrictions Due to Technical Issues

Due to technical issues, access to the Electronic Declaration System (EDS) may be restricted, potentially affecting connected systems including EMDAS, EMCS, OSS, and DEMINIMIS. These disruptions could impact customs clearance processes and tax compliance operations for multinational businesses operating within the European Union. The restrictions underscore the critical dependence on digital infrastructure for cross-border trade

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