Europe

Ireland: OECD Report: Corporate Tax Systems Boost Business Dynamism

On 19 October 2026, the OECD released a new analytical report titled “The Role of Corporate Tax Systems in Supporting Business Dynamism,” examining how tax design influences firm entry, exit, growth, and innovation across 38 member countries. The report uses firm-level data to assess the impact of statutory tax rates, loss carryforward provisions, R&D tax

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Ireland:Ireland Launches C&E Online Payments in ROS and myAccount

On 19 October 2026, Revenue announced the launch of Customs and Excise (C&E) online payment functionality within ROS (Revenue Online Service) and myAccount. This development allows importers, exporters, and excise licensees to pay duties, taxes, and licence fees electronically, reducing processing times and administrative burden. Key Takeaways Payment Scope: All C&E payments, including import VAT,

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Poland: Poland Budget Analysis: Tax Gap Closure Insufficient to Fix Structural Deficit

On 18 October 2026, a fiscal policy analysis by Grzegorz Siemionczyk demonstrates that even aggressive tax gap reduction—from the current 12.3% VAT gap and 18% CIT gap to the EU median of 5% and 10% respectively—would yield only PLN 35 billion annually, far short of the PLN 120 billion structural deficit. The analysis uses the

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Italy: Italy Launches TrovaTU Search Engine for Unified Tax Texts

On 18 October 2026, the CNDCEC announced the launch of TrovaTU, a dedicated search engine developed with contributions from the National Council to help professionals, citizens, and businesses navigate the eight new Unified Texts (Testi Unici) taking effect 1 January 2027. The platform indexes the consolidated VAT, direct tax, procedural, and collection codes, enabling keyword

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Albania: Albania e-Albania Damage Reporting: Tax Implications for Businesses

On 18 October 2026, Alprofit Consult published an analysis of the e-Albania portal’s new module for recording business damage caused by natural disasters or infrastructure failures. This procedure is essential for companies seeking tax relief under Article 41 of Law No. 29/2023, which allows deduction of documented losses from taxable profit. The guide highlights procedural

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Greece:Greece Offers 50% ENFIA Property Tax Reduction for 15,689 Small Settlement Owners

On 17 October 2026, AADE announced a new settlement program granting a 50% reduction on the Unified Property Tax (ENFIA) for 15,689 property rights located in small settlements across Greece. The initiative, authorized under Article 45 of Law 5074/2023 and Ministerial Decision 1123/2024, targets property owners in municipalities with populations under 2,000 residents, aiming to

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Bosnia and Herzegovina: FBiH Tax Admin Conducts 240 Inspections, Levies 375,975 KM Fines

As of 17 October 2026, the Tax Administration of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina reported the completion of 240 inspection supervisions across various economic sectors, resulting in monetary fines totaling 375,975 KM (convertible marks). The inspections, conducted under the authority of the FBiH Tax Administration Law, focused on verifying compliance with fiscalization requirements, proper

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Moldova: Digital Taxi Platforms Boost Moldova Fiscal Revenue Growth

As of 17 October 2026, economic analysts highlight that digital ride-hailing platforms have become a significant driver of fiscal revenue growth in Moldova. The State Tax Service reports improved compliance in the gig economy sector, with platforms facilitating real-time transaction reporting and automated VAT collection. This development aligns with the government’s broader digitalization strategy to

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Bosnia and Herzegovina: Bosnia FBiH Tax Administration Imposes 376,000 BAM in Fines

On 17 October 2026, the Tax Administration of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH) announced the imposition of fines totaling nearly 376,000 BAM following a series of targeted inspections across multiple cantons. The enforcement action stems from the administration’s intensified compliance campaign under the Law on Tax Administration (Official Gazette of FBiH No. 12/19),

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Poland: Poland Shared Custody Rules Impact Single Parent Tax Benefits

Effective from 16 October 2026, amendments to the Family and Guardianship Code introduce the legal concept of “shared custody” (piecza współdzielona), replacing the previous alternating care framework. This shift has direct repercussions for Personal Income Tax (PIT) treatment of parents, particularly regarding the entitlement to the single‑parent tax status (osoba samotnie wychowująca dziecko) and the

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