In January 2026, Albania enacted Law No. 79/2025, strengthening tax compliance by introducing automated VAT return filing, mandatory electronic communication with tax authorities, and transparency requirements for online businesses. The law also lowers cash payment limits and enhances enforcement measures to reduce the shadow economy, while late-filing penalties and compliance reviews remain appli... Read more

On February 25, 2026, the Swedish Parliament approved a temporary reduction of the VAT rate on food products from 12% to 6%, effective from April 1, 2026 until December 31, 2027. The reduced rate applies to most food and non-alcoholic consumables for human consumption, while alcoholic beverages, tobacco, medicines, cosmetics, animal feed, and other non-food items remain subject to the standard 25%... Read more

South Africa’s VAT Modernisation program plans a phased move to mandatory e-invoicing and near real-time VAT reporting, supported by SARS strategy documents and reinforced through 2026 stakeholder consultations. While not yet mandated, SARS is preparing structured invoice data reporting to strengthen compliance, reduce fraud, and enable automated monitoring. The model will require businesses to tr... Read more

France has announced a major reform introducing mandatory electronic invoicing and e-reporting, requiring structured digital invoices and automated reporting to tax authorities. From September 1, 2026, all businesses must be able to receive e-invoices (with large and medium companies also required to send them), while by September 1, 2027 the obligation will extend to all companies, supported by a... Read more

VAT Notice 703 has been updated to clarify zero-rated VAT for UK exports, ensuring compliance with current legal standards and customs procedures as of February 13, 2026, emphasizing documentation and specific export conditions. VAT Notice 703, HMRC's guidelines for applying zero-rated VAT to products exported from the UK, has been amended. The modifications eliminate obsolete customs language an... Read more

The UAE is implementing mandatory e-invoicing by 2026-2027, following Ministerial Decisions No. 244 and No. 243 of 2025. Companies must be ready to receive electronic invoices, designate Accredited Service Providers (ASP), and use the PINT-AE format via the Peppol network, governed by a decentralized model. With a rollout scheduled for 2026 and 2027, the UAE is headed toward mandatory e-invoicing... Read more

Finland introduced main tax changes in 2026 affecting multinationals and consumers. From 30 January 2026, Pillar Two minimum tax filings can be submitted electronically via MyTax, with three reports required and an extended 18-month deadline for the first reporting year. The reduced VAT rate fell to 13.5% on 1 January 2026, while April 2026 brings higher excise duties on sugary drinks. From 30 Jan... Read more

A fiscal cash register is required for sales to final consumers paid in cash or by card at the place of sale, while businesses receiving payments exclusively by bank transfer or selling only to companies may issue fiscal invoices instead. Under GEO 28/1999, numerous exemptions apply (e.g., transport, liberal professions, utilities collection, vending machines, and certain services), but when cash... Read more

On 17 February 2026, the Turkish Tax Authority mandated that taxi operators install Taxi Financial Devices by 1 September 2026 to record fares in real time, capture trip data, issue electronic receipts and invoices, and support card payments. On February 17, 2026, the Turkish Tax Authority issued a new General Circular under Tax Procedure Law No. 591 requiring taxi operators to install electronic... Read more

The guidance outlines when VAT responsibility shifts to electronic marketplaces, impacting reporting and operations. Deemed supplier status applies to non-resident electronic services and resident non-registered suppliers. Obligations include VAT invoicing and returns. Key exceptions exist, but operational involvement influences VAT responsibilities, especially for food delivery and accommodation... Read more

Norway’s Altinn portal has introduced an email-based login to improve secure access for users without a national ID number, with existing non-ID login methods remaining valid until 19 June 2026, after which a new email-based account will be required. Norway’s digital government portal Altinn has introduced a new login option that allows users to sign in using their email address. The feature... Read more

Since 1 January 2026, São Paulo has discontinued the SAT fiscal device, making NFC-e (model 65) the only valid fiscal document for retail sales, with any SAT-issued receipts now considered legally invalid. Businesses must transition to NFC-e with compliant software and a digital certificate to avoid penalties, operational disruptions, and compliance risks. Since January 1, 2026, the fiscal device... Read more

The Revenue Agency has issued a technical guide requiring businesses to digitally link payment terminals with electronic cash registers starting in 2026, ensuring card payments are automatically matched with fiscal records. Read more

France’s Finance Law for 2026 (Article 125), published in the Journal Officiel on 19 February 2026, amends Article 286 of the French General Tax Code to reintroduce self-certification as a valid method for proving POS software compliance, alongside certification by accredited bodies such as Infocert or LNE. Read more

On February 19, 2026, Fiscal Solutions organized a free webinar on the topic „Spain's Fiscalization: Where are we now?“. It was held by Nikolina Basić, Legal Consultant at Fiscal Solutions, and Ištvan Božoki, Technical Consultant at Fiscal Solutions. Read more