Europe

Slovenia: New Counter-Damping and Corrective Tax Measure (68/2026)

As of 2026/08/06, the Slovenian Tax Administration (FURS) introduced Regulation 68/2026 governing counter-damping and corrective tax measures. This update aligns Slovenian tariff procedures with EU customs directives, requiring importers to submit revised documentation for specific goods subject to anti-dumping duties. The regulation mandates enhanced verification protocols and updated valuation methods to ensure compliance with international

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Finland: Finland Sets 2026 Alcohol Excise Duty Rates

On 6 August 2026, the Finnish Tax Administration issued its annual decision (Verohallinnon päätös) setting the excise duty rates (alkoholi- ja alkoholijuomavero) for alcoholic beverages for the remainder of 2026. The decision is made under the Alcohol Excise Duty Act (Laki alkoholi- ja alkoholijuomaverosta) and implements the annual index adjustment based on the consumer price

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Belarus: Tax Magazine Issue 29/2026 Presents Transfer Pricing Reforms

The latest edition of “Налоги Беларуси”, issue 29/2026, delivers an in‑depth analysis of recent amendments that reshape transfer‑pricing documentation and value‑added‑tax regulation within the Republic. The feature articles detail new mandatory disclosure requirements for inter‑company transactions, introducing an arm’s‑length methodology aligned with OECD standards, and they redefine VAT registration thresholds, now requiring businesses with annual

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Russia: Application of Tax Exemption for Real Estate Used by Farm Managers

On 2026/08/06, the Federal Tax Service of Russia published detailed instructions on the application of the tax exemption for real estate used by farm managers. The guidance clarifies that the exemption covers land and buildings directly involved in agricultural production, provided that the entities are registered as farm managers and can present appropriate ownership documents.

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Greece: myBusinessSupport Enhances De Minimis for Adverse Weather

AADE, together with the Ministries of Finance and Climate Crisis, announced de minimis support extension for businesses affected by adverse weather conditions, including frost and hail. The measure provides temporary tax relief and liquidity assistance to qualifying small and medium enterprises facing production losses. Key Takeaways De minimis support extended for businesses hit by adverse

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Ukraine: Mandatory Cadastre Number Disclosure for Tobacco and Alcohol License Holders

On 6 August 2026, the State Tax Service of Ukraine announced the introduction of a mandatory requirement for holders of specific licenses related to the production, import, and wholesale distribution of tobacco products and alcoholic beverages to disclose their designated cadastral numbers in all official tax filings and regulatory submissions. The measure, established by Order

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Germany: German Federal Tax Office Updates Capital Gains Tax Guidance August Two-Six

On 6 August 2026, the Bundeszentralamt für Steuern published updated documentation regarding capital gains tax (Kapitalertragsteuer), providing revised forms, guidance notes, and administrative interpretations for the taxation of investment income in Germany. The update addresses longstanding ambiguities in the application of the withholding tax regime on dividends, interest, and capital gains from securities, particularly for

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Greece: Joint Ministries and AADE Communiqué on Payments Assurance Restoration

The Ministries of Finance, National Economy, Climate Crisis, and Political Protection, supported by AADE, released a joint communiqué confirming the restoration of payment certainty for the AADE payment organization. The measure secures uninterrupted disbursement of social benefits and tax refunds, reinforcing fiscal stability during the current economic period. Key Takeaways Joint communiqué restores payment certainty

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Ukraine: Currency Monitoring Requirements for Imported Services from Non-Residents

The State Tax Service of Ukraine issued a critical compliance reminder on 6 August 2026 regarding the obligation of Ukrainian legal entities and individual entrepreneurs to monitor and report the inflow of funds from the importation of services from non-resident providers. The directive, issued under the Foreign Exchange Control Regulations and reinforced by clarifications from

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Luxembourg: Luxembourg ACD Reminds Taxpayers of Pillar Two Reporting Obligations

On 6 August 2026, the Luxembourg Direct Tax Administration (ACD) issued a newsletter reminding multinational enterprise groups and large domestic groups of their reporting obligations under the Pillar Two minimum effective taxation law (Law of 22 December 2023). The reminder aligns with the EU Directive 2022/2523 and the OECD GloBE rules, which require constituent entities

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