Europe

Hungary: NAV Discovers Cigarettes Hidden in Frozen Croissant Truck at Border

On 27 October 2026, NAV Revenue Directorate officers at a border crossing intercepted a Bulgarian refrigerated truck officially transporting frozen croissants and potato chips. Officers became suspicious due to an unusual temperature reading in the cargo hold, which deviated from the required frozen transport range. A thorough inspection revealed thousands of undeclared cigarette packs concealed

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Belgium: Belgium Social Contributions Q4 2026: Updated Rates and Compliance Rules

On 27 October 2026, the Belgian National Social Security Office (ONSS/RSZ) released the official contribution rates and ceilings for the fourth quarter of 2026. This quarterly update is mandatory for all employers and payroll processors to ensure accurate withholding of employee and employer social security contributions. The publication covers standard sectors, specific regimes for artists,

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Ireland: 7 Nov 2026: Second MTD ITSA Quarterly Deadline & Support

HMRC reminds taxpayers and agents that the second quarterly update deadline for MTD ITSA is 7 November 2026 for those with qualifying income over £50,000 who joined the mandate from April 2026. This covers the quarter ending 30 September 2026. HMRC has enhanced support arrangements including a dedicated MTD ITSA helpline, extended webchat hours, and

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Ukraine: STS Launches Analytical Dashboard for Single Tax Third Group

On 27 October 2026, the State Tax Service launched a new analytical dashboard dedicated to the “Single Tax – Third Group” (simplified taxation regime for individual entrepreneurs). The dashboard, accessible via the STS Pulse service, provides real-time data on the number of registered payers, revenue trends, tax collections, and sectoral distribution across regions. This tool

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Hungary: NAV Launches Autumn Seasonal Business Compliance Checks Nationwide

On 27 October 2026, NAV announced the launch of its annual autumn compliance campaign, focusing on businesses with seasonal turnover spikes around Halloween and All Saints’ Day. Inspectors and enforcement officers nationwide will conduct targeted checks on florists, wreath sellers, costume rental shops, and other seasonal retailers to verify compliance with cash register regulations, VAT

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Albania: Albania Unveils 2027 Fiscal Package Targeting VAT and Penalties

The Albanian Ministry of Finance and Economy published the draft 2027 Fiscal Package on October 27, 2026, outlining structural tax reforms scheduled for parliamentary debate before year-end. The package centers on three pillars: consumption tax broadening via the VAT threshold reduction (Decree No. 822), enhanced enforcement through revised penalty regimes under Law No. 9920/2008 on

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Ireland: UK Autumn Budget 2026 Announced for Tomorrow 28 October

On 27 October 2026, the UK Government confirmed the Autumn Budget 2026 will be delivered by the Chancellor on 28 October 2026. This pre-Budget briefing outlines the key areas expected to be addressed: corporation tax roadmap post-Pillar Two, MTD ITSA expansion timeline, capital gains tax reform, inheritance tax thresholds, and green taxation measures. The Office

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Moldova: Mobile App Simplifies Tax Compliance for Moldovan Freelancers

Launched on 27 October 2026, the State Tax Service’s mobile application “START” allows freelancers and micro-service providers to register, file quarterly turnover declarations, and pay the simplified 7% professional income tax directly from smartphones. Accompanying regulatory clarifications issued under Order No. 412/2026 define eligible activities, revenue thresholds (up to 600,000 MDL annually), and record-keeping simplifications.

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Poland: PiS Seeks to Reverse Morawiecki-Era Tax Reform, Government Pushes Back

On 27 October 2026, the Law and Justice (PiS) party unveiled a draft bill to partially reverse the 2022 Polish Deal tax changes introduced under then-PM Mateusz Morawiecki. The PiS proposal would restore the pre-2022 PIT structure: a 17% flat rate up to PLN 85,528 and 32% thereafter, while eliminating the current 12%/32% progressive scale

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Ukraine: Property Owners Pay Nearly UAH 11 Billion in Taxes for 9 Months 2026

On 27 October 2026, the State Tax Service reported that property tax collections from owners of real estate (other than land plots) reached nearly UAH 11 billion for the first nine months of 2026. This represents a 12% increase compared to the same period in 2025, driven by updated property valuation bases and improved enforcement

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