Ethiopia's Parliament Approves Revised Customs Proclamation, Granting Vehicle Seizure Powers and Redirecting Proceeds to Customs Capacity Building
The amended law was adopted during the House's 24th regular session on 9 June 2026, passed by majority vote with two abstentions, and is now in force as Proclamation No. 1425/2018.
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Ethiopia's Parliament Approves Revised Customs Proclamation, Granting Vehicle Seizure Powers and Redirecting Proceeds to Customs Capacity Building
The amended law was adopted during the House's 24th regular session on 9 June 2026, passed by majority vote with two abstentions, and is now in force as Proclamation No. 1425/2018.
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Morocco Launches VAT Platform Targeting Netflix, Google, Meta, Airbnb, Uber and Other Foreign Digital Service Providers
Major international platforms operating in Morocco — including Netflix, Spotify, Google, Meta (Facebook, Instagram), Airbnb, and Uber — must now comply with these new tax obligations. The DGI's platform, called "Taxation on Digital Services," is accessible through the tax administration's SIMPL portal, allowing these companies to declare their Moroccan turnover and pay the corresponding VAT.
Ghana Rolls Out Sweeping VAT Reform; Automated Tax on Online Purchases Set for August 2026
Ghana's overhaul of its Value Added Tax regime, which took effect 1 January 2026 under the VAT Act, 2025 (Act 1151), is entering a new phase, with the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) preparing to extend automated VAT collection to online purchases and digital transactions from August 2026.
Manufacturers Warn Finance Bill 2026 VAT Changes Could Raise Phone and Electric Motorcycle Prices in Kenya
The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has warned that proposed VAT changes in the Finance Bill 2026, currently before Parliament, could increase the cost of mobile phones, electric motorcycles, and other digital devices, according to a report by Dawan Africa.
Belgium Mandates New Certified Cash Register System (GKS 2.0) from 1 July 2026
Belgium's Federal Public Service Finance has published a Royal Decree on 3 June 2026 making GKS 2.0 — the new version of the registered cash register system — mandatory for hospitality businesses.
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.
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.
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