France Reports 3.7% YoY Tax Revenue Growth in H1 2026
France's DGFiP reports €275.4 billion in tax revenue for H1 2026, a 3.7% year-over-year increase, providing a baseline for fiscal strategy and consolidation targets.
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Belgium Mandates IDMS for Import Declarations: What Companies Must Know
Belgium's SPF Finances has activated IDMS for import declarations, requiring businesses to migrate from the legacy PLDA system by September 2026. The transition is mandatory, with PLDA no longer supported. Companies must act promptly to avoid compliance risks and operational disruptions.
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Italy Extends Tax Call Center Hours to Meet 730 Filing Deadline
Italy's Agenzia delle Entrate will extend its tax call center hours to Saturdays, 19 and 26 September 2026, to support taxpayers ahead of the 30 September deadline for submitting precompiled 730 tax returns, reflecting operational pressures from digitized filing.
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France Introduces Emergency Fiscal Relief for 2026 Wildfire Victims
France's DGFiP announced emergency fiscal support for individuals and businesses affected by summer 2026 wildfires, including payment deferrals, property tax reductions, and a framework for charitable donations. These measures provide short-term cash-flow relief during recovery.
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France Extends Green Industry Tax Credit Through 2028
France has extended the C3IV corporate tax credit to 31 December 2028, giving businesses more time to plan green industrial investments. This standalone French fiscal measure supports industrial decarbonization and green transition, distinct from broader EU tax digitization policies.
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Dutch Tax Authority Nears Completion of Bank Account Migration
As of September 2026, 90% of payments to Belastingdienst are being processed through new account numbers. The Dutch tax authority launched an awareness campaign to reach the remaining 10% of payers who haven't updated their payment details, particularly targeting older citizens and small businesses using manual standing orders.
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France's DGFiP Publishes 2026 Local Direct Tax Rate Study
France's DGFiP has released a comparative study of local direct tax rates for 2026 against 2025, covering communes and intercommunal bodies (EPCI à fiscalité propre). The study provides a baseline for assessing sub-national fiscal policy choices and tax rate adjustments.
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Uganda Mandates EFRIS Receipts for Rental Payments
Uganda's Revenue Authority requires tenants to obtain EFRIS receipts for all rental payments, extending e-invoicing requirements into the residential rental sector. This marks a structural policy shift, positioning tenants as active compliance participants with the right to demand formal receipts.
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Ghana's Electronic Transfer Levy Officially Repealed
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has confirmed the repeal of the Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy), effective April 2025, removing tax obligations on electronic fund transfers for businesses and individuals in Ghana. As of September 2026, no reinstatement or superseding legislation exists.
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Dutch Tax Authority Launches Opt-In Digital Communication Portal
As of September 1, 2026, Dutch entrepreneurs can opt to receive tax authority correspondence digitally through the Mijn Belastingdienst Zakelijk portal. The programme begins with VAT notices and features email alerts and intermediary access for tax advisors.
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Belgium Postpones AES Amendment Procedure Rollout to October 2026
Belgium's Federal Finance Ministry has postponed its new AES amendment procedure from September 7, 2026, to mid-October 2026. The change shifts documentation submission from email to the MyMinfin portal. Exporters and customs agents should use the delay to adapt internal procedures and verify staff authorizations.
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Uganda Revenue Authority Updates PAYE Return Forms Following Income Tax Amendments
The Uganda Revenue Authority has revised PAYE return forms to reflect new income tax rates for resident individuals, effective 1 July 2026. Employers must update their payroll systems and PAYE return templates to comply with the Income Tax (Amendment) Act 2026 or face penalties.
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