Europe

In a landmark decision, Italy will reduce its VAT on art sales from 22%—the highest in Europe—to just 5%, the…

In April 2025, the United Kingdom’s housing market saw a significant deceleration in annual house price growth, with prices rising…

In January 2025, Germany implemented a significant reform to its real estate tax system, aiming to simplify the assessment process…

In a bid to promote energy efficiency and sustainability, Portugal’s Association of Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Contractors and Installers is…

Russia’s self-employed professionals — including individual entrepreneurs (IEs), attorneys, mediators, notaries, court-appointed administrators, appraisers, and patent attorneys — are facing…

In a rare show of political unity, Glasgow’s city administration committee unanimously approved a 5% visitor levy on all commercial…

With summer wedding season in full swing and Pride celebrations taking place across the country, the Norwegian Tax Administration (Skatteetaten)…

Budapest, Hungary – Effective July 1, 2025, Hungary will significantly raise the family tax allowance, providing higher net income for…

Berlin’s cultural institutions are facing severe budget cuts, but recent increases in city tax revenues—largely driven by cultural tourism—offer a…

In a significant development reported by Handelsblatt, the European Commission is reportedly ready to accept a flat 10% US tariff…