Europe

Ukraine: Ukraine Workplace Rules: New Obligations for Disabled Employees

On 21 October 2026, the Ministry of Social Policy published a draft law amending the Labor Code and Tax Code to strengthen employment guarantees for persons with disabilities. The proposal requires employers with more than 20 employees to conduct individual workplace assessments and implement reasonable accommodations, with costs partially offset by a new tax credit

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Greece: Greece Opens Payment Applications for CAP Interventions P3-73

AADE, in coordination with the Ministry of Rural Development, announced on 21 October 2026 the opening of the payment application period for four specific interventions under the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Strategic Plan: P3-73-1.1, P3-73-1.4, P3-73-2.5, and P3-73-1.3. These interventions cover investments in irrigation modernization, renewable energy on farms, precision agriculture equipment, and young farmer

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Portugal: Finance Minister Eyes State Surcharge Reform in 2028

Speaking at a budget conference on 21 October 2026, Finance Minister Miranda Sarmento signaled the government’s intention to review the state surcharge (derrama estadual) on corporate profits in the 2028 budget cycle. The surcharge, currently levied at progressive rates of 3% (profit €1.5M–€7.5M), 5% (€7.5M–€35M), and 9% (above €35M), has been criticized for creating a

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Ukraine:Ukraine Anti-Fraud Excise Stamp Restrictions: STS Position

On 21 October 2026, the State Tax Service released its official position on the application of anti-fraud restrictions governing the sale and distribution of excise stamps for tobacco, alcohol, and fuel products. The guidance interprets recent amendments to the Tax Code aimed at combating illicit trade and stamp counterfeiting. Key measures include limiting stamp sales

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North Macedonia: North Macedonia Releases 2025 Citizens Income Tax Statistics

On 21 October 2026, the Public Revenue Office published its comprehensive statistical report on personal income taxation for the 2025 tax year. The dataset provides a granular breakdown of declared income by source — employment, self-employment, capital, pensions, and other categories — alongside the corresponding tax liabilities. The report also analyzes income distribution across municipalities,

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Poland: Poland KAS Updates Internet Client Account (IKK) Portal Address

Effective 21 October 2026, the Polish National Revenue Administration (KAS) has migrated the Internetowe Konto Klienta (IKK) — the primary online taxpayer account portal — to a new web address. The IKK platform is the central digital hub for Polish taxpayers to file returns, view tax liabilities, manage authorizations, and communicate with tax authorities. The

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Ukraine:Ukraine Transport Tax: New Reporting Form Effective 2027

On 21 October 2026, the State Tax Service announced that starting 1 January 2027, all transport tax payers must submit declarations using a newly approved electronic form. The updated form incorporates additional data fields for vehicle classification (electric, hybrid, combustion), CO2 emissions, and usage category (commercial, passenger, freight), enabling more granular tax administration and alignment

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Spain: Five Tax Barriers Deterring Foreign Investment in Spain

On 21 October 2026, the Foreign Investors Tax Committee (Comité Fiscal de Inversores Extranjeros) published its annual “Barómetro de Inversión,” identifying five structural tax barriers that caused a 17% drop in greenfield FDI projects in H1 2026 vs. H1 2025. The barriers: (1) Unpredictable retrospective changes (e.g., 2023 limitation of deductibility of financial expenses, 2024

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Italy:Italy Tax Amnesty: Local Authority Debt Write-Off Applications Due 15 December 2026

The Rottamazione-quinquies for local authorities (enti territoriali) allows taxpayers to settle tax and non-tax debts entrusted to the Collection Agent (AdER) between 2000 and 2023 by municipalities that have adhered to the measure. Applications must be submitted online by 15 December 2026. The scheme waives penalties and interest, requiring payment of only the principal amount

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Latvia: Latvia Imposes EU Handling Fee on Non-EU Shipments From November

Effective 1 November 2026, Latvia will implement new European Union legislative requirements mandating a handling fee on all consignments originating from third countries. According to the State Revenue Service (VID), a fee of two euros will be levied on each individual item of goods within a consignment. This measure aligns with EU-wide efforts to streamline

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