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Here is our round-up of all the newest tax snippets from July 2026 – featuring news of rate changes, regulatory updates and reclassifications across the world.
EU
From 1st July 2026, the EU will apply a temporary €3 customs duty per item on low-value consignments (up to €150) imported from outside the EU, abolishing the duty exemption applicable until 30th June 2026.
Poland
The Ministry of Finance have confirmed the fuel VAT cut from 21% to 8% rate ended on 30th June 2026.
Austria
Essential food items VAT have been cut from 10% to 4.9%.
Nigeria
It’s been confirmed by the Nigerian tax authority that the second wave of 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. and e-reporting is mandatory from 1st July 20236. There will be a six-month soft landing on penalties.
Denmark
Denmark introduced a zero-rate VAT on books, e-books and audiobooks effective 1st July 2026, dropping the previous 25% tax.
Gibraltar
Gibraltar introduced a 15% transaction tax on goods from 15th July 2026, which then rises to 17% within two years.
Republic of Congo
Foreign providers of digital services to consumers are now subject to VAT.
Oman
From 1st August, the first e-invoicing implementation phase will include more than 150 of the largest taxpayers, alongside voluntary registrations.
Ireland
The Irish Revenue confirmed a permanent reduction on the VAT rate on food, catering and hairdressing services from 13.5% to 9%.
