Europe

Italy: PwC Tax Advises on Ambienta and Wateralia Acquisition of CSA

On 30 October 2026, PwC Italy announced its tax advisory role in the acquisition of CSA, an Italian manufacturer of high-value-added valves for network management, by Ambienta and Wateralia. The transaction, legally assisted by Gianni & Origoni, highlights the increasing complexity of tax structuring in private equity-driven industrial acquisitions. PwC Tax provided comprehensive tax due

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Albania: Albania Cuts VAT Registration Threshold to 5 Million Lek for 2027

On October 28, 2026, the Albanian Council of Ministers issued Decree No. 822, published in Official Gazette No. 233, mandating a significant reduction in the Value Added Tax (VAT) mandatory registration threshold. Effective January 1, 2027, the annual turnover threshold triggering compulsory VAT registration will decrease from the current 10,000,000 lek to 5,000,000 lek. This

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France: France Import VAT: EU Imposes New Customs Fees on Parcels

On 30 October 2026, the French Government’s Service Public portal announced that the European Union will enforce new customs processing fees for all parcels imported into the EU from non-EU countries effective 1 November 2026. This measure implements the EU VAT e-commerce package adopted in 2021, which removes the VAT exemption for low-value consignments valued

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Greece: Greece Refunds €33.9M Excise Duty to 117K Farmers for 2026

On 30 October 2026, the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) announced the disbursement of €33.9 million to 117,198 farmers across Greece. This payment represents the third installment of the excise duty (ΕΦΚ) refund on agricultural diesel for the 2026 fiscal year. The measure falls under the ongoing support scheme for the agricultural sector, allowing

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Moldova: Moldova Processes 12,000 EU Common Transit Operations in 2026

Moldova’s Customs Service announced on 30 October 2026 that the country has executed over 12,000 common transit operations with the European Union since the Convention on Common Transit entered into force on 1 January 2026. This milestone reflects deepening customs integration under the EU-Moldova Association Agreement. The common transit procedure allows goods to move between

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Poland: November-December 2026 Client Alert: Tax Changes for Accounting Clients

Prepared for distribution to clients of accounting offices, this 30 October 2026 alert summarizes new legal obligations, tax reliefs, and compliance deadlines effective in November and December 2026. It serves as a ready-to-share briefing on changes in PIT, VAT, CIT, and social security that affect individuals and businesses. Key Takeaways PIT Adjustments: Updated tax-free amount

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Poland: Poland Family Foundation Mandatory Audit Every Four Years

EY Poland’s article from 30 October 2026 details the mandatory audit requirement for all family foundations in Poland. Under the Family Foundations Act, every foundation must undergo a statutory audit at least once every four financial years. The article explains what the auditor evaluates (financial statements, compliance with statutes, asset protection), how to prepare documentation,

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Russia: Russia Extends Security Payment Exemption for Belarus Imports

On 30 October 2026, the FNS announced the extension of the temporary exemption from the security payment (ensuring customs duty) for goods imported from the Republic of Belarus. The measure, originally introduced under the Treaty on the Union State and subsequent governmental decrees, has been prolonged until 31 December 2027 by Government Decree No. 1568

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Ukraine: Dnipropetrovsk Single Social Contribution Receipts Surge 23.9% Year-on-Year

The 30 October 2026 update from the State Tax Service highlights that Unified Social Contribution (USC) payments from Dnipropetrovsk employers grew by 23.9% in January–September 2026 versus the prior year, reaching an all-time high for the period. The increase reflects both wage growth in export-oriented industries and stricter enforcement of “envelope wage” schemes through joint

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Italy: PwC Assists Dolomiti Energia in Retragas Majority Stake Purchase

On 30 October 2026, PwC Italy confirmed its tax advisory mandate for Dolomiti Energia’s acquisition of a 91.6% stake in Retragas, a natural gas transportation company, from A2A and Unareti. The transaction, valued in the context of Italy’s ongoing energy market liberalization, required sophisticated tax modeling to address regulated asset base (RAB) valuation, concession arrangements,

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