Europe

France: France Announces Tax Relief for Businesses Hit by October Riots

On 26 October 2026, the French Government published a comprehensive package of economic support measures targeting businesses that suffered material damage during the civil unrest on 17 and 18 October 2026. The measures, coordinated by the Ministry of Economy and Finance and administered by the Direction Générale des Finances Publiques (DGFiP), include immediate tax deferrals,

France: France Announces Tax Relief for Businesses Hit by October Riots Read More »

Italy: Italy Pension Tax Relief: Complementary Pension Deductibility Raised to €5,300 for 2026

Effective from the 2026 tax year, the annual deductibility ceiling for contributions to complementary pension schemes (fondi pensione complementari) has been raised from €5,164.57 to €5,300. The increase, confirmed by the Revenue Agency in October 2026, applies to the aggregate of employee voluntary contributions, employer contributions, and any additional voluntary payments. Notably, the maturing TFR

Italy: Italy Pension Tax Relief: Complementary Pension Deductibility Raised to €5,300 for 2026 Read More »

Netherlands: Foreign Registration Does Not Automatically Make Car ‘Used’ for BPM

On 26 October 2026, the Dutch Supreme Court clarified the definition of a ‘used car’ for purposes of the private motor vehicle and motorcycle tax (BPM). The Court held that a vehicle previously registered in another EU member state is not automatically considered used for BPM purposes. A nearly unused car may still be treated

Netherlands: Foreign Registration Does Not Automatically Make Car ‘Used’ for BPM Read More »

Serbia:Serbia Flat-Rate Tax Application Deadline Nears Nov 2 2026

The Serbian Tax Administration reminded all entrepreneurs (preduzetnici) on 26 October 2026 that the deadline to submit applications for flat-rate (lump-sum) taxation for the 2027 tax year is 2 November 2026. Under the Law on Personal Income Tax, entrepreneurs whose total annual revenue in 2026 does not exceed RSD 6,000,000 may opt for the simplified

Serbia:Serbia Flat-Rate Tax Application Deadline Nears Nov 2 2026 Read More »

Russia: Russia FTS Issues VAT Register Forms for Raw Materials Compliance

On 26 October 2026, the Federal Tax Service (FTS) of Russia published recommended register forms for value-added tax (VAT) accounting related to raw material transactions. This guidance directly supports the implementation of new VAT reporting requirements for organizations and individual entrepreneurs dealing with raw materials as defined under the Tax Code. The forms must be

Russia: Russia FTS Issues VAT Register Forms for Raw Materials Compliance Read More »

Ukraine: Introduction of e-Excise System Postponed to July 1, 2027

On 26 October 2026, the State Tax Service officially announced the postponement of the mandatory launch of the e-Excise system (electronic administration of excise goods) from 1 January 2027 to 1 July 2027. The decision, formalized by the relevant Cabinet of Ministers resolution, responds to industry requests for additional time to integrate IT systems, test

Ukraine: Introduction of e-Excise System Postponed to July 1, 2027 Read More »

North Macedonia: North Macedonia Tax Office Joins Business Reform Rally

On 26 October 2026, the Public Revenue Office of North Macedonia announced its participation in the National Business Rally “Stronger Business Voice for Reforms,” organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Macedonia (SSKM) with support from the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE). The event underscores the tax administration’s commitment to engaging directly with the

North Macedonia: North Macedonia Tax Office Joins Business Reform Rally Read More »

Netherlands: Cabinet Unveils Plan for Simpler, Smaller, Smarter Government

On 26 October 2026, the Dutch Cabinet presented its agenda to make the government simpler, smarter, and smaller. The plan targets regulatory simplification, enhanced data sharing among public bodies for proactive service delivery, and a more efficient organization of the National Service (Rijksdienst). While broad in scope, the initiative has direct implications for tax administration,

Netherlands: Cabinet Unveils Plan for Simpler, Smaller, Smarter Government Read More »

Poland: Poland PIT: Tax Office Confirms Home Renovation Deduction for Disability Adaptation

On 26 October 2026, the Polish National Tax Information Director (KIS) issued an interpretation confirming that expenses for adapting and equipping residential premises for the needs of a disabled person are deductible under Personal Income Tax (PIT) as part of the rehabilitation relief. This relief is available to taxpayers with disabilities or those supporting disabled

Poland: Poland PIT: Tax Office Confirms Home Renovation Deduction for Disability Adaptation Read More »

Russia: Webinar on Tax Administration of NPD Special Regime Announced

On 26 October 2026, the Federal Tax Service announced a webinar scheduled for early November focusing on the tax administration specifics of the Special Tax Regime “Tax on Professional Income” (NPD) for self-employed individuals. The session will cover registration procedures, income accounting via the “My Tax” mobile app, interaction with tax agents, and recent amendments

Russia: Webinar on Tax Administration of NPD Special Regime Announced Read More »