Europe

Greece: AADE Reports €33.58m Collected from 67,746 Shareholders on Dividend Market

AADE announced collection of €33.58 million in dividend tax from 67,746 registered shareholders during the reporting period. The figures reflect improved compliance tracking in the secondary market and will be allocated to general state revenues. Tax agents are reminded to reconcile client dividend records with AADE databases. Key Takeaways €33.58 million dividend tax collected from

Greece: AADE Reports €33.58m Collected from 67,746 Shareholders on Dividend Market Read More »

Greece: AADE–myAGRO Live Broadcast Positions Over 2,000 Participants

AADE’s myAGRO platform hosted a live broadcast exceeding 2,000 attendees, showcasing the placement of support forms for the 2026 agricultural support scheme. The session detailed eligibility criteria, required documentation, and submission timelines for farmers seeking national subsidies. Key Takeaways myAGRO live broadcast surpassed 2,000 participants for 2026 agricultural support forms. Eligibility criteria and submission timelines

Greece: AADE–myAGRO Live Broadcast Positions Over 2,000 Participants Read More »

Ukraine: Weekly Ukrainian Tax Regulation Clarification Summary for Stakeholders – Early August

The State Tax Service of Ukraine published its weekly digest of tax legislation clarifications on 7 August 2026, providing a succinct summary of the most significant interpretative updates issued during the preceding week. This publication forms part of the Service’s systematic effort to keep the taxpayer community informed about evolving regulatory expectations, reduce compliance risk,

Ukraine: Weekly Ukrainian Tax Regulation Clarification Summary for Stakeholders – Early August Read More »

Ireland: Ireland Tax Exemptions for UN and Specialised Agencies Clarified

On 7 August 2026, Irish Revenue released eBrief No. 119/26 clarifying the tax exemptions available to the United Nations and its Specialised Agencies under the Diplomatic Relations and Immunities Act 1967 and relevant VAT legislation. The guidance covers exemption from Income Tax, Corporation Tax, Capital Gains Tax, Stamp Duty, and VAT on goods and services

Ireland: Ireland Tax Exemptions for UN and Specialised Agencies Clarified Read More »

Austria: Second Consultation Launched for Climate Social Plan with Carbon-Pricing Measures

The Ministry of Finance opened the second public consultation on 7 August 2026 for the Klima-Sozialplan, Austria’s flagship policy to recycle carbon-pricing revenues into targeted household relief and green investment. The plan operationalises the EU ETS 2 extension to buildings and road transport from 2027, earmarking €2.4 billion annually for direct climate dividends, heating-cost subsidies,

Austria: Second Consultation Launched for Climate Social Plan with Carbon-Pricing Measures Read More »

Lithuania: VAT Law Amendments: Multiple Articles and Annex 2 Revised, Article 4-2 Repealed

On 18 June 2026, the Lithuanian Parliament adopted amendments to the VAT Law (No. IX-751) affecting Articles 4-1, 4-2, 4-3, 5-1, 12, 12-2, 13-2, 78, 88-1, 115-1, 115-6, 115-11 and Annex 2. The VMI announced the changes on 7 August 2026. Notably, Article 4-2 (special scheme for small enterprises) has been repealed effective 1 January

Lithuania: VAT Law Amendments: Multiple Articles and Annex 2 Revised, Article 4-2 Repealed Read More »

Italy: Italian Revenue Agency Circular on VAT and IAR Exemptions for Amateur Sports

On August 7, 2026, the Italian Revenue Agency (Agenzia delle Entrate) published Circular No. 7/2026, providing authoritative guidance on the application of value-added tax VAT and regional tax on productive activities IAR exemptions to amateur sports entities operating within Italy’s non-profit framework. The circular is issued in a regulatory context characterized by heightened scrutiny of

Italy: Italian Revenue Agency Circular on VAT and IAR Exemptions for Amateur Sports Read More »

Germany: German Capital Gains Tax Guidance Documents Updated August 2026

As of 6 August 2026 the German Federal Tax Authority has released updated guidance documents concerning the taxation of capital gains providing comprehensive clarification on the current regulatory framework governing income from movable property equities and other financial instruments subject to capital gains taxation. The revised guidance addresses recent legislative amendments administrative interpretations and practical

Germany: German Capital Gains Tax Guidance Documents Updated August 2026 Read More »

Italy: Italian Revenue Agency Circular on Fiscal Compliance and Reform

On August 6, 2026, the Italian Revenue Agency (Agenzia delle Entrate) released Circular No. 6/2026, delivering comprehensive clarifications on the newly established collaborative compliance framework and highlighting recent innovations within Italy’s ongoing fiscal reform agenda. This document emerges at a pivotal moment, as Italy integrates recommendations from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development OECD

Italy: Italian Revenue Agency Circular on Fiscal Compliance and Reform Read More »

Flemish region (Belgium): Marital Property Regime Change Impacts Gift and Inheritance Tax Planning

The Flemish Tax Service’s VB 26048 ruling examines the tax effects of modifying a marriage contract to switch from the default legal community of property to a separation of property regime, including the removal of the limited community of acquests and the addition of optional residence and attribution clauses. The decision confirms that such matrimonial

Flemish region (Belgium): Marital Property Regime Change Impacts Gift and Inheritance Tax Planning Read More »