


Hungary B2C digital receipts Sept 2026

South Africa VAT low value goods and other updates

Angola Standard Audit File for Tax SAF-T update

Poland eyes temporary zero VAT on domestic food

UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism Jan 2027 consultation

Kenya cuts fuel VAT to 8% on inflation pressure
Temporary three-month VAT cut on petrol and diesel Aims to ease inflationary pressure from rising global energy prices Kenya has reduced VAT on key petroleum products from 16% to 8% (originally 13%), effective 16 April to 14 July 2026, under Legal Notice No. 69 issued

Vietnam extends fuel VAT cut to zero amid energy shock
VAT set to 0% on gasoline, diesel and aviation fuel until at least 30 June 2026 Vietnam has again to shield its economy from surging oil prices following tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. Under Decision No. 482/QD-TTg, the government has extended a temporary 0%

Spain fuel VAT cut triggers EU challenge
European Commission warns Spain over fuel VAT cut from 21% to 10%, breaching EU VAT Directive rules on fuel supplies The European Commission has formally warned Spain that its emergency reduction of VAT on fuels from 21% to 10% is incompatible with the EU VAT

Liberia GST increase to 13% May 2026
Ahead of 2027 VAT implementation, Goods & Services Tax rise The West African state of Liberia will increase its standard Goods and Services Tax rate from 12% to 13% from 1 May 2026. This was originally scheduled for 1 January 2026. The measure was announced