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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.
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.
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.
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.
Germany's Federal Tax Office (BZSt) has published its June 2026 Pillar 2 newsletter with critical updates to minimum tax reporting procedures. Key changes include revised feedback protocols requiring zero RecordError entries for full acceptance, temporary deactivation of business rules 70012 and 70037, and acknowledged delays in feedback delivery.
France's DGFiP has opened an online correction service for 2025 income tax declarations, operational until November 30, 2026. The service allows amendments to most errors but excludes family status and address changes, which require separate procedures.
Germany's federal tax authority BZSt has temporarily deactivated 13 business rules in its Pillar 2 minimum tax reporting system after they incorrectly rejected valid submissions. The deactivated rules span both OECD specifications and BZSt-specific validation logic, marking the first known operational disruption to Germany's BEPS Action Item 15 infrastructure.
Nigeria's e-invoicing regime is now actively enforcing compliance for large taxpayers as of 11 September 2026. Businesses with turnover exceeding ₦5 billion must integrate their ERP systems with the National E-Invoicing and Electronic Fiscal System (EFS/MBS) and transmit invoices directly to the Nigeria Revenue Service platform.
HMRC's VAT Notice 723A allows non-UK businesses to reclaim UK VAT on supplies received from January 1, 2021 onwards. The scheme requires reciprocity and uses a defined claim period (July 1 to June 30) with claims covering three to twelve months. Import VAT and VAT group claims have specific eligibility rules.
Nigeria's Tax Administration Act 2025 mandates e-invoicing for businesses with annual revenue of ₦5 billion or above, effective 31 July 2026. This reform expands the formal tax base and reduces dependence on oil revenues through integrated digital tax compliance tools.
France's e-invoicing mandate took effect 1 September 2026, requiring all VAT-liable enterprises to receive electronic invoices. While 66% had designated compliant platforms by launch, 34% remained unprepared. A grace period through end-2026 provides time for compliance without penalties.
Belgium's e-invoicing mandate for large enterprises and ETIs took effect September 2, 2026, yet a readiness gap persists: 85% of CFOs express confidence while 63% admit they're not fully ready. The reform requires electronic invoice emission and digital reporting to tax authorities, with micro-enterprises facing a September 1, 2027 deadline.
