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On September 23rd, the European Commission proposed to delay the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) by another year due to technical issues with the IT system (TRACES) that supports the regulation's compliance processes. In this article we will explain what this delay means for companies and what you can do.

On 9 October 2025, the ECJ delivered its decision in Finanzamt Hamburg-Altona v XYRALITY GmbH (C-101/24). The case concerns the VAT treatment of digital services provided through an app store and the applicability of Article 28 of the EU VAT Directive 2006/112/EC (VD) (a so-called ‘commissionaire fiction’) to the supply of in-app purchases.

The energy transition is in full swing, and now is the time to get involved. The Dutch government has made €8 billion available for 2026 through the SDE++ subsidy scheme.

Advocate General (AG) Koopman believes that 8% tax interest for corporate income tax purposes is too high.

This article explains why TP adjustments matter for VAT and customs, explores the latest legal and practical developments, and outlines steps you can take to mitigate risk.

This article outlines the key fiscal changes of the tax plan 2026, focusing on corporate income tax, dividend tax, and withholding tax.

Since our inaugural EU Direct Tax newsletter in July 2023, Grant Thornton is pleased to bring you the fifth edition of our review on EU Direct Tax Initiatives. This issue is packed with insights on upcoming developments and their potential impact on your business. Stay informed and ahead of the curve with our latest updates!

As of 1 January 2026, crypto service providers in the EU will be required to collect, verify, and share certain data about their users on an annual basis with the tax authorities of the EU Member State in which they are registered for DAC8.

On 15 May 2025, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) issued its landmark decision in Case C-782/23 (Tauritus) on the customs valuation and retroactive price adjustments. The ECJ clarified the approach to customs valuation when the final price of imported goods is determined after their entry into the EU.

Due to technological, generational and other aspects remote working has been here to stay. However, as an employer, approving an employee's request for working remotely from another international location can have severe implications.

Since our inaugural EU Direct Tax newsletter in July 2023, Grant Thornton is pleased to bring you the fourth edition of our review on EU Direct Tax Initiatives. This issue is packed with insights on upcoming developments and their potential impact on your business. Stay informed and ahead of the curve with our latest updates!

The Netherlands has several practical solutions to minimise your compliance burden and optimise your VAT cash flow. If you import via the Netherlands, you can take advantage of the import VAT deferment scheme.

On 2 April, proclaimed “Liberation Day” by President Donald Trump, the United States announced a sweeping package of new tariffs on imported goods. These “reciprocal tariffs” are designed to counter what are seen as unfair duties imposed by other countries.

On 8 December 2022, the European Commission made public its “VAT in the Digital Age” (ViDA) proposal. It contains ambitious VAT reforms,

This articles gives an overview of VAT for the digital age (ViDA) package agreed by the EU in the end of the 2024. Those new rules mark an important step to more uniform digitized VAT system in the EU.

It is crucial for businesses to take proactive steps to ensure compliance with Pillar Two requirements.