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Antifraud ANAF discovered fictitious expenses of 22 million lei disguised by inflated supplier charges at a Galați company

During 2026, ANAF’s anti‑fraud division, acting on request from judicial monitoring authorities, conducted a targeted investigation into a company based in Galați that operates in the waste metal acquisition and trade sector. The inquiry uncovered fictitious expenditures amounting to approximately 22 million lei, artificially inflated through overstated supplier invoices. These false costs were deliberately recorded

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BEPS 13 Webinar: register now and prepare your questions

The Belgian Federal Public Service Finance organized a webinar on BEPS 13, scheduled for Monday 7 September 2026 from 14:00 to 16:00 CET. The session aimed to present the main transfer‑pricing documentation requirements, recent developments and practical aspects to facilitate compliance with the new rules. It covered an overview of the BEPS 13 Action Plan,

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Lithuania: Scammers Send VMI‑Named SMS Alerts Offering False Riches

As of 27 July 2026, the State Tax Inspectorate of Lithuania (VMI) released an urgent advisory concerning fraudulent text messages that masquerade as official VMI communications. These messages claim that recipients have won undisclosed sums of money and urge immediate contact via a provided phone number or a link, using VMI’s brand to appear legitimate.

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Germany: German Federal Tax Office Issues Pillar Two Newsletter Five-Two-Six Update

On 27 July 2026, the Bundeszentralamt für Steuern released the Pillar Two Newsletter Five-Two-Six, the fifth edition in the annual series providing updates on the implementation of the OECD/G20 global minimum tax framework within the German domestic legal order. This edition builds upon the foundational guidance issued in the inaugural newsletter, delving deeper into the

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Twenty people arrested after the seizure of 23 tons of loose tobacco in Ciudad Real

The Spanish Tax Agency (AEAT) announced on 25 July 2026 that a coordinated operation with the Guardia Civil resulted in the arrest of twenty individuals following the confiscation of 23 tons of loose tobacco destined for illegal distribution. The operation, carried out in the province of Ciudad Real, targeted a network involved in the storage,

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Montenegro: Montenegro Tax Authority: Interest Rate Determination for Late Payments, 18 Jul–31 Dec 2026

On July 24, 2026, the Montenegro Tax Administration published an official determination regarding the statutory interest rate applicable to late tax payments for the final half of 2026. The decision, formalized through an official decree, establishes the interest rate for delayed fulfillment of tax obligations spanning the period from July 18, 2026, to December 31,

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Montenegro: Montenegro Tax Code: Amendments and Supplements to Sub-Legislative Tax Instruments

In mid-July 2026, the Montenegro Tax Administration announced the publication of several amendments and supplements to sub-legislative tax acts in the Official Gazette of Montenegro, Issue No. 104/26, dated July 17, 2026. These regulatory updates form part of the Administration’s ongoing program to align domestic tax legislation with European Union administrative standards, improve the clarity

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Notice on enforcement activities targeting persistent tax violations

The Croatian Tax Administration issued a public notice on 24 July 2026 detailing its enforcement activities targeting persistent and repeated violations of tax regulations. The statement underscores that the closure of business premises or suspension of fiscal obligations is not triggered by isolated administrative mistakes, but rather by patterns of deliberate non‑compliance that demonstrate intent

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Montenegro: Montenegro Tax Regulations: Amendments and New Tax Laws Published in Official Gazette

Continuing the regulatory momentum of mid-July 2026, the Montenegro Tax Administration further disseminated a series of new tax laws and sub-legislative acts published in the Official Gazette of Montenegro, Issue No. 104/26, dated July 17, 2026. These instruments represent the most recent tranche of tax policy reforms undertaken by the government to modernize the fiscal

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Report on tax debtors removed from the debtor register

The Tax Administration released an updated report on 24 July 2026 concerning the status of tax debtors who have fulfilled their outstanding obligations. According to the document, individuals and legal entities that have completely settled their tax liabilities are removed from the official list of debtors, thereby reinstating their full economic rights within the national

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