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Belgium1 article

Belgium Launches ePortal for SME Quarterly VAT Returns Under Exemption Scheme

Belgian Tax Administration launched ePortal for quarterly VAT returns under SME scheme from 1 April 2026. Small businesses with 'EX' identification numbers can now submit returns via Intervat SME module.

Croatia1 article

Administrative News·Mar 31

Croatia Extends Reduced 5% VAT Rate on Energy Supplies Until March 2027

Croatia has officially extended its reduced 5% VAT rate on key household energy products for an additional year, following the adoption of amendments to the Value Added Tax Act by the Croatian Parliament.

Finland3 articles

Official Guidance·Apr 3

Finland Clarifies VAT Obligations on Business Cessation and Private Asset Transfers

Finnish tax authorities confirm VAT liability when VAT-registered sole proprietors cease operations and transfer business assets to private use, with limited exemption for transfers under €850 annually.

Administrative News·Apr 1

Finland Moves Individual Tax Communications to Digital-Only from June 2026

Finland's Tax Administration will deliver all tax correspondence digitally to individuals who use electronic government services, with automatic activation starting 1 June 2026.

Administrative News·Apr 1

Finland Sets Implementation Timeline for EU ViDA Package

Finnish Tax Administration outlines phased rollout of ViDA reforms from 2027-2035, introducing mandatory e-invoicing, real-time reporting and expanded OSS coverage for cross-border EU transactions.

France2 articles

Administrative News·Mar 31

French VAT Receipts Rise 1.3% in 2025, Lagging GDP Growth of 2.0%

French tax authorities report VAT receipts of €212 billion in 2025, marking a 1.3% increase that trails behind nominal GDP growth of 2.0%.

Official Guidance·Mar 31

France Issues E-Invoicing Guidance for Foreign Companies Without Permanent Establishment

French tax authorities have published guidance on electronic invoicing and e-reporting reforms affecting foreign companies operating in France without a permanent establishment, effective from 2026.

Germany3 articles

Administrative News·Apr 2

Germany Clarifies VAT on Internal Supplies Within Public Sector VAT Groups

German Federal Ministry of Finance issues guidance on input VAT adjustments and non-taxable internal supplies within VAT groups involving public sector entities and nonprofits.

Court Decision·Apr 1

German Court Rules Animal Tendons VAT-Eligible If Edible

The Federal Fiscal Court overturned a lower court ruling, holding that horse, ostrich, and deer tendons qualify for Germany's reduced VAT rate when objectively suitable for human consumption.

Administrative News·Apr 1

New FAQ for E-Invoicing in Germany

Germany’s Federal Ministry of Finance updated its FAQ on the mandatory electronic invoicing rules, with the latest version dated March 2026. The FAQ explains the new rules introduced by the Growth Opportunities Act, under which electronic invoices generally became required for transactions between domestic businesses from January 1, 2025. Transitional rules apply, and private consumers are not affected.

Poland1 article

Proposal·Mar 30

Poland Plans Fuel VAT Cuts and Price Cap Measures

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced measures to reduce VAT and excise duties on fuel and introduce retail price caps, potentially reducing prices by 1.2 zloty per liter.

Romania1 article

Administrative News·Mar 31

Romania: ANAF Updates Mandatory RO e-Invoice Registration — Form 082 Expanded

Romania's ANAF introduces new registration deadlines for non-profits and farmers by July 2025, while individuals identified by CNP remain exempt until June 2026.

Spain1 article

Administrative News·Mar 31

Spain Approves Mandatory B2B E-Invoicing Framework with Phased Implementation from 2026

Spain's Council of Ministers approved a royal decree introducing mandatory electronic invoicing for B2B transactions, featuring a five-corner model and phased rollout based on company revenue thresholds.

United Kingdom1 article

Administrative News·Apr 1

Valuation Office Agency Integrated into HMRC Structure

The Valuation Office Agency has been absorbed into HMRC as of 1 April 2026, consolidating property valuation functions for business rates and Council Tax within the main tax authority.

Belgium1

Administrative News·Mar 31

Belgium Launches ePortal for SME Quarterly VAT Returns Under Exemption Scheme

Croatia1

Administrative News·Mar 31

Croatia Extends Reduced 5% VAT Rate on Energy Supplies Until March 2027

Finland3

Official Guidance·Apr 3

Finland Clarifies VAT Obligations on Business Cessation and Private Asset Transfers

Administrative News·Apr 1

Finland Moves Individual Tax Communications to Digital-Only from June 2026

Finland's Tax Administration will deliver all tax correspondence digitally to individuals who use electronic government services, with automatic activation starting 1 June 2026.

Administrative News·Apr 1

Finland Sets Implementation Timeline for EU ViDA Package

Finnish Tax Administration outlines phased rollout of ViDA reforms from 2027-2035, introducing mandatory e-invoicing, real-time reporting and expanded OSS coverage for cross-border EU transactions.

France2

Administrative News·Mar 31

French VAT Receipts Rise 1.3% in 2025, Lagging GDP Growth of 2.0%

French tax authorities report VAT receipts of €212 billion in 2025, marking a 1.3% increase that trails behind nominal GDP growth of 2.0%.

Official Guidance·Mar 31

France Issues E-Invoicing Guidance for Foreign Companies Without Permanent Establishment

French tax authorities have published guidance on electronic invoicing and e-reporting reforms affecting foreign companies operating in France without a permanent establishment, effective from 2026.

Germany3

Administrative News·Apr 2

Germany Clarifies VAT on Internal Supplies Within Public Sector VAT Groups

German Federal Ministry of Finance issues guidance on input VAT adjustments and non-taxable internal supplies within VAT groups involving public sector entities and nonprofits.

Court Decision·Apr 1

German Court Rules Animal Tendons VAT-Eligible If Edible

The Federal Fiscal Court overturned a lower court ruling, holding that horse, ostrich, and deer tendons qualify for Germany's reduced VAT rate when objectively suitable for human consumption.

Administrative News·Apr 1

New FAQ for E-Invoicing in Germany

Poland1

Proposal·Mar 30

Poland Plans Fuel VAT Cuts and Price Cap Measures

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced measures to reduce VAT and excise duties on fuel and introduce retail price caps, potentially reducing prices by 1.2 zloty per liter.

Romania1

Administrative News·Mar 31

Romania: ANAF Updates Mandatory RO e-Invoice Registration — Form 082 Expanded

Romania's ANAF introduces new registration deadlines for non-profits and farmers by July 2025, while individuals identified by CNP remain exempt until June 2026.

Spain1

Administrative News·Mar 31

Spain Approves Mandatory B2B E-Invoicing Framework with Phased Implementation from 2026

United Kingdom1

Administrative News·Apr 1

Valuation Office Agency Integrated into HMRC Structure

The Valuation Office Agency has been absorbed into HMRC as of 1 April 2026, consolidating property valuation functions for business rates and Council Tax within the main tax authority.

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