Egypt's Tax Authority Proposes VAT Refund Period Reductions
The Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA) has announced that proposed amendments to the VAT law — currently under discussion in Egypt's House of Representatives.
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Egypt's Tax Authority Proposes VAT Refund Period Reductions
The Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA) has announced that proposed amendments to the VAT law — currently under discussion in Egypt's House of Representatives.
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Nigeria's Large Taxpayers Face July 1 E-Invoicing Enforcement Deadline
The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) is set to begin enforcing its electronic invoicing mandate on 1 July 2026, with industry sources suggesting a significant proportion of affected businesses remain unprepared, according to a report published in The Nation on 12 June 2026.
France Finalizes Reduced 5.5% VAT Rate for Small Solar Panel Installation
France's tax administration (DGFiP) published updated guidance on June 10, 2026, finalizing rules on the reduced 5.5% VAT rate for the supply and installation of residential solar electricity equipment, following a public consultation launched in October 2025. The guidance (BOI-TVA-LIQ-30-20-97) implements Article 42 of the 2025 Finance Law (Law No. 2025-127 of February 14, 2025).
Finnish Tax Administration Relocates Helsinki Office to Pasila Service Point
Finland's Tax Administration moves its Helsinki customer service from Hämeentie to a shared government service point in Pasila from June 1, 2026.
Tallinn Court Upholds Retroactive VAT Registration in Cross-Border Vehicle Leasing Case
The Tallinn Administrative Court ruled on February 19, 2025 (case no. 3-24-1534, entered into force on May 23, 2026) that a tax authority's decision to retroactively register a foreign company as an Estonian VAT payer was lawful, rejecting the company's challenge.
Danish Tax Council Rules Job-Focused Danish Language Courses for Refugees Are VAT-Exempt
The Danish Tax Council has ruled that specialized Danish-language courses aimed at helping refugees from a country identified only as "Y1" find and keep jobs in agriculture and cleaning are exempt from VAT as vocational education, in a binding decision published June 8, 2026 (SKM2026.274.SR).
Danish Tax Council: No VAT Liability for Third-Country Direct Sales
Denmark's Tax Council ruled that sellers using DDU/DAP terms with consumer as importer avoid Danish VAT registration and sales tax obligations.
Czech Government Revives Electronic Sales Records and Cuts VAT on Soft Drinks in Sweeping Tax Package
The Czech Ministry of Finance proposes VAT amendments improving bad debt corrections for minor receivables, raising per-receivable limits to CZK 20,000 and cutting overdue periods to 3 months.
Germany Mandates Updated Customs Authorizations Questionnaire from June 1
German customs authority has fully revised its questionnaire for customs authorizations, making the new version mandatory for all relevant application and monitoring procedures since June 1, 2026.
Italian Tax Agency Rules Corporate Spin-Off Not Tax Abuse
The Agenzia delle Entrate determined that a complex corporate restructuring involving share transfers and asset splits does not constitute abusive tax avoidance under Article 10-bis.
Italy’s Supreme Court: Mobile-Phone Cashback Promotions Do Not Permit VAT Adjustment Under Reverse-Charge Regime
Italy's Supreme Court ruled that expenses advanced during partial company demergers remain outside VAT scope when reimbursed, even if original documentation was addressed to the demerged entity.
Czech Tax Authority Begins Technical Rollout of EET 2.0 Electronic Sales Records System
The Czech Financial Administration published the first technical documentation for EET 2.0 on June 5, 2026, opening the development window for suppliers and developers of cash register systems ahead of a mandatory February 2027 go-live.
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