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Guideline on amendments to data and validity of customs declaration upon transfer of goods, No. 4/2024 (1st amendment)

The guideline on amendments to data and the validity of customs declarations concerning the import of goods, officially numbered 4/2024 (first amendment), introduces several important changes to the customs procedural framework in Slovenia. The document explains that the amendment is driven by newly adopted European Union regulations, specifically Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/1384 and its implementing

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Financial Administration uncovered organized fraud with tax on sweetened beverages exceeding half a million euros (07.07.2026)

Slovakia / AGT Team

The Financial Administration announced the detection of a coordinated fraud scheme involving the illegal recovery of value‑added tax (VAT) refunds on sweetened non‑alcoholic beverages. The investigation revealed that a network of legally linked companies, controlled by the same individuals, improperly claimed VAT refunds worth more than €543,000. These entities had artificially structured their operations to

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Unavailability of production environment IS NOP (QR payments) – 10.07.2026

Slovakia / AGT Team

On 10 July 2026, the production environment of the Information System for Immediate Payments (IS NOP) will be temporarily unavailable from 05:00 to 05:30. This short‑term outage is required for scheduled maintenance and system upgrades aimed at improving stability and security. During this period, all QR‑code payment transactions will be paused, which may cause brief

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QR payments approaching €6.5 million, a new daily record exceeded €200,000 (07.07.2026)

Slovakia / AGT Team

The Financial Administration reports that QR‑code payments have continued their rapid growth, now exceeding €6.5 million in total transaction value. In the most recent week, the aggregate amount processed rose by approximately €1.5 million, setting a new daily record where payments surpassing €200,000 were recorded for the first time. This surge reflects growing consumer acceptance of the

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FTS of Russia Holds BRICS Tax Support Network Working Group Meeting

Russia / AGT Team

The Federal Tax Service of Russia hosted a BRICS Tax Support Network Working Group meeting that gathered senior tax officials and policy analysts from the bloc to discuss collaborative initiatives aimed at harmonising tax administration practices. The agenda covered a wide spectrum of topics, including the digitalisation of tax processes, the harmonisation of value‑added tax

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BRICS Young Tax Professionals Working Group Holds Session on Best Practices in Modern Tax Administration

Russia / AGT Team

The BRICS Young Tax Professionals Working Group convened a session devoted to best practices in modern tax administration, with an emphasis on digital transformation and performance‑based oversight. The programme brought together emerging tax officials under the age of thirty from the five member economies, offering them a unique opportunity to present case studies on innovative

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BRICS Women in Tax Network Holds Event on Female Entrepreneurship and Interaction with Tax Administrations

Russia / AGT Team

The BRICS Women in Tax Network organized a high‑profile event focusing on female entrepreneurship and the role of tax administrations in supporting women‑led businesses. The ceremony gathered senior representatives from the tax authorities of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, alongside senior officials from the respective national women’s business chambers. The discussion highlighted statistical

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Development of Tax Revenues: Tax collections at the beginning of the year grew by three percent compared to the previous year

Finland / AGT Team

The Finnish Tax Administration reported that tax collections at the beginning of the year have risen by three percent compared with the same period last year. The increase reflects stronger economic activity and better compliance, according to the agency. The data, released in a recent press release, shows that value‑added tax, corporate income tax and

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Notice on amendments and supplements to the Regulation on the implementation of customs declaration, electronic operation of the Financial Administration of the Republic of Slovenia, and other forms used in customs formalities

Slovenia / AGT Team

The Financial Administration of the Republic of Slovenia (FURS) has issued an official notice concerning amendments and supplements to the Regulation on the implementation of customs declaration, electronic operation of the Financial Administration of the Republic of Slovenia, and other forms used in customs formalities. The notice, published in the Official Gazette, outlines several key

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FURS reopens tax returns for businesses, accounting and tax advisors

Slovenia / AGT Team

The Financial Administration of the Republic of Slovenia (FURS) has announced that it will once again open the electronic submission of tax returns for businesses, accounting entities and tax advisors, a practice that was previously suspended for several years. The reinstated procedure will be active from 27 July 2026 up to and including 14 August

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