EMEA
EUROPE,
MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
The most complex tax landscape on the planet — 27 EU member states, ViDA reshaping digital VAT, 12 active e-invoicing mandates, and GCC nations building clearance frameworks as part of Vision 2030.
52
Countries
12+
e-Invoice mandates
2028
ViDA full rollout
ViDA 2028 · EU VAT · SAF-T · GCC e-Invoice · OSS / IOSS · Pillar Two · KSeF · DAC7 · E-Invoicing · Indirect Tax
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Poland Extends KSeF Penalty Deferral Until End of 2027
Poland’s Ministry of Finance has announced plans to extend the period during which financial penalties for errors related to the use of…
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EU Customs Reform Enters into Force: New Customs Authority, Data Hub and E-Commerce Rules
The European Union has formally entered a new phase of customs administration following the entry into force…
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Silver Lake to Merge Cegid and Silae in €10 Billion European Software Deal
Silver Lake is bringing together two major French business software groups, Cegid and Silae, in a transaction…
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McKinsey Faces a €65 Million Seizure in Tax Probe
Belgian authorities have seized €65.2 million in connection with a French investigation into suspected aggravated tax fraud and…
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Slovak Authorities Say E-Invoicing Could Cost Businesses as Little as €0 per Month
Slovakia’s Financial Administration says businesses should not assume that the country’s upcoming electronic invoicing requirements will require…
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EU Gives Final Green Light to Landmark Customs Reform
The Council of the European Union has given its final green light to a major reform of…
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Ryan Completes Svalner Atlas Acquisition as 500 Tax Professionals Join the Firm
Ryan has completed its previously announced acquisition of Svalner Atlas Advisors, significantly expanding the US-headquartered tax services…
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France E-Invoicing: The September 2026 Deadline Has Arrived
France’s long-awaited electronic invoicing reform reaches a critical milestone on 1 September 2026, bringing one of Europe’s…
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Cadbury Schweppes: When Does EU Tax Planning Become Artificial?
Can a company establish a subsidiary in another EU Member State specifically to benefit from a lower…
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France’s Tax Authority Hacked
France’s tax administration has confirmed a significant cybersecurity incident involving unauthorised access to its information systems, exposing…
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South Africa Sets Out Roadmap for E-Invoicing, Near Real-Time VAT Reporting and Future Auto-Assessment
South Africa is preparing for a fundamental transformation of its VAT administration system, with structured e-invoicing, near…
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UK Turns to KPMG and EY with £456m
The UK Government is making a sizeable investment in the skills of its own workforce — and…
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Egypt’s 2026 Tax Reform Package: A New Chapter for Investment, Tax Administration, and Capital Markets
Part II of Egypt’s New Tax Facilitation Package: Key Legislative Amendments Affecting VAT, Income Tax, Tax Procedures,…
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EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation: What Businesses Need to Comply With From 12 August 2026
The EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR – Regulation (EU) 2025/40) reaches a major implementation milestone on…
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SAP S/4HANA and Tax Engine: Making Indirect Tax Simpler in a Complex World
In today’s global business environment, companies sell, buy, manufacture, and move goods across multiple countries, states, and…
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From One-Man Operation to €112 Million Exit: Marosa’s Rise in VAT Compliance
Around ten years ago, Marosa was essentially a one-man operation built around deep VAT expertise and a…
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Halifax: The EU VAT Case That Defined the Abuse of Rights Principle
In 2006, the European Court of Justice delivered one of the most influential VAT judgments in EU…
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Ireland’s Tax Revenue Rises 6% as Pillar Two Top-Up Tax Starts to Show
Ireland’s tax revenues continued to grow strongly in the first seven months of 2026, supported by higher…
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Furniss v. Dawson: The House of Lords Case That Extended the Ramsay Principle
Furniss v. Dawson [1984] AC 474 (UKHL 4) is one of the most influential decisions in UK tax…
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Airbus Fined Record £6.4 Million by HMRC Over UK Export Control Breaches
The UK has imposed a record £6.4 million civil settlement on Airbus Operations Limited after the aerospace manufacturer…
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EU Adopts Implementing Regulation for ViDA Special VAT Schemes: New OSS and Transfer of Own Goods Reporting Rules
The European Commission has adopted Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1869, introducing the technical and administrative framework needed…
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Cost Cutting Helps Drive Reported Rise in PwC UK Partner Pay
PwC UK’s equity partners are reportedly on track to receive average profit distributions of around £900,000 for the…
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HMRC Recovers £8.3 Million in Crypto Tax Settlements as UK Tightens CARF Reporting Rules
The UK’s tax authority is significantly expanding its oversight of cryptocurrency transactions, with new figures showing that…
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How Cegid’s Acquisition of Shine Is Reshaping Europe’s Tax and Accounting Technology Landscape
A Strategic Move Beyond Traditional Accounting Software Completed in June 2026, Cegid’s acquisition of fintech unicorn Shine stands…
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Taxspoc Landmark Tax Case Library #3: Ramsay v. Inland Revenue Commissioners (1982)
Few judicial decisions have had as profound an impact on modern tax law as W.T. Ramsay Ltd…
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Luxembourg Selects Peppol for Mandatory B2B E-Invoicing
Luxembourg’s Government has approved a draft law that would introduce mandatory B2B electronic invoicing and designate the…
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German Startup Skalar Secures €12 Million to Reinvent Tax Advisory with AI
German Startup Skalar Secures €12 Million to Reinvent Tax Advisory with AI Artificial intelligence continues to reshape…
