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Here is our round-up of all the newest tax snippets from April 2026 – featuring news of rate changes, regulatory updates and reclassifications across the world.
Sweden
VAT on food and drinks in stores are now reduced from 12% to 6% until December 2026.. Food taken from a restaurant (takeaway) is subject to 6% VAT, just like in stores, while food eaten on site will still have 12% VAT.
Poland
The Polish Ministry of Finance has launched the 2nd wave of mandatory KSeFThe National e-Invoicing System (KSeF) is for entrepreneurs in Poland to issue and receive electronic structured invoices. B2B e-invoicingElectronic invoicing - widely referred to as e-invoicing - is the exchange of a digital document between a supplier and a buyer. E-invoices are issued, transmitted and received in a structured data format that enabled automatic and electronic processing. They contain data in a machine-readable format so that an AP system can read an invoice without manual data entry, leading to faster and more efficient invoicing. for other taxpayers on 1st April 2026.
Singapore
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has confirmed the updated phased introduction of e-invoice data reporting via InvoiceNow network to the IRAS.
For domestic-only businesses, the launch will take place on 1st April 2026 for all newly registered voluntary GSTGoods and Services Tax entities.
Vietnam
The government has extended a temporary 0% VAT rate on gasoline, diesel and aviation fuel until 30th June 2026. It was scheduled to return to normal on 15th April 2026.
Gibraltar
Under a landmark post-Brexit agreement between the UK and Spain, Gibraltar will introduce a 15% Transaction Tax on goods from 10th April 2026. The new tax forms part of a wider settlement designed to preserve fluid border arrangements with Spain and prevent the introduction of a hard border following the UK’s exit from the EU.
Bolivia
Officials have announced a delayed schedule for the latest waves of business obliged to join the VAT e-invoicing Sistema De Facturacion Electronica (SFE) regime. The 9th to 12th wave has been delayed until October 2026.
Belgium
The Belgian government has confirmed that the 3-month grace period from penalties ended on 1st April 2026.
Bahamas
The Bahamas will apply a 0% VAT rate to unprepared and essential food items from 1st April 2026.
Liberia
The West African state of Liberia will increase its standard Goods and Services Tax rate from 12% to 13% from 1st May 2026.
Germany
Germany’s Federal Ministry of Finance (BMF) has updated its e-invoicing FAQs, providing important clarification ahead of it’s 2027 B2B e-invoicing mandate.
