France's mandatory e-invoicing regime is fully enforceable from September 1, 2026, with €50 penalties per non-compliant invoice. Businesses may receive formal notices and can contest penalties, though procedural details remain unclear.
Norway's Skatteetaten has mandated SAF-T Financial version 1.40 for all accounting periods starting January 1, 2027. Businesses must ensure their accounting software is compatible with the updated structure and data requirements. Failure to comply risks penalties during tax audits.
The Dutch cabinet has established a phased timetable for mandatory B2B e-invoicing and digital reporting, with mandatory e-invoicing effective 1 July 2030 and digital reporting following on 1 July 2031. This marks the first concrete timeline for mandatory B2B e-invoicing in the Netherlands and aligns with EU ViDA directives.
Portugal's 2026 State Budget Law formally establishes SAF-T Accounting deadlines: records must be maintained in SAF-T format starting in 2027, with the first submission deadline in 2028. The Autoridade Tributária e Aduaneira will oversee compliance. Businesses should upgrade systems, train staff, and prepare processes now.
The IRS's 2026 Cybersecurity Awareness Month campaign emphasizes year-round cybersecurity practices for taxpayers and professionals, including scam recognition, reporting mechanisms, and identity-protection tools. The guidance references the newly effective FTC Safeguards Rule MFA requirement for tax professionals, which took effect on September 19, 2026.
France has introduced three fuel subsidy programs effective October 1, 2026, targeting high-mileage workers with a €100 flat-rate subsidy, the BTP construction sector, and agricultural and forestry operations. These programs provide operational cost relief in response to rising fuel prices without altering tax frameworks.
Ghana's Revenue Authority has secured a landmark $393 million arbitration victory against Tullow Ghana, establishing that business interruption insurance proceeds in the petroleum sector are subject to taxation and signaling aggressive tax enforcement.
Spain's Real Decreto-ley 26/2026 introduces targeted fiscal measures under Personal Income Tax (IRPF) to improve housing affordability and expand affordable housing supply. The decree-law includes reductions in net real estate capital income, a 10% rental deduction for primary residence, and a capital gains exemption for housing transfers to public entities.
OpenPeppol has approved an updated Security Policy effective September 30, 2026, introducing three new certification frameworks—BSI IT Grundschutz, CyFun Essential, and eIDAS QTSP—as equivalent to ISO/IEC 27001. This broadens compliance options for Peppol network participants and provides greater flexibility in meeting security obligations.
France's corporate income tax revenue reached €70.7 billion in 2025, a 4% year-over-year increase after tax reductions and credits. The DGFiP's finalized data shows gross tax of €83.7 billion grew 2.5%, while net revenue grew 4% after €13 billion in relief mechanisms.
Belgium unified QDMTT and RIR filing deadlines to 31 October 2026 for specific fiscal-year cohorts under Pillar 2 tax requirements. The consolidation applies to multinational and large domestic corporate groups and supersedes a prior extension announced in April 2026. Groups must prioritize general representative notifications before submitting QDMTT declarations.
Spain's Royal Decree-Law 22/2026 introduces direct grants and tax incentives for businesses in Ceuta, effective from September 26, 2026. Self-employed individuals receive €5,000 grants, while legal entities get tiered grants up to €150,000 based on revenue. The decree also increases IRPF deductibility and the Corporate Income Tax bonus.
