Bangladesh’s government has withdrawn its proposal to introduce a fixed‑rate VAT for small businesses and to make VAT registration mandatory for all retail businesses from July 1. The decision also drops proposed tax hikes in the tobacco sector, while retaining a 35% supplementary duty on imported nicotine pouches. The withdrawal was enacted before the Finance Bill was passed on 29 June 2026.

This guide outlines Wisconsin’s sales tax structure, including the 5% state base rate, local rates up to 7.9%, economic and marketplace facilitator thresholds, registration requirements, penalties, and recent rate changes in Milwaukee. It also explains exemptions for groceries, clothing, digital products, and services, and provides practical steps for registering and filing.

Michigan imposes a 6% base sales tax with no local taxes, and remote sellers must register if they exceed $100,000 in annual sales or 200 transactions. Late filing penalties start at 5% per month plus interest, and filing frequency is determined by the state. The state is destination‑based, and SaaS is exempt from sales tax.

The article provides a comprehensive overview of the 2026 VAT registration thresholds for 12 major European markets, highlighting key changes such as the UK’s increase to £90,000 on 1 April 2024 and Austria’s rise to €42,000. It explains the different threshold structures—universal, sector‑split, and zero—across countries, and outlines the EU One‑Stop Shop (OSS) and Import OSS (IOSS) schemes for cross‑border e‑commerce. The guide serves as a practical reference for businesses planning compliance in 2026.

A Milan Tax Court decision on 20 January 2026 clarified that direct sales made under consignment agreements are not subject to Italy’s Digital Services Tax (DST). The ruling confirms that the 3% DST applies only to digital intermediation activities and that companies meeting the turnover thresholds are liable. The court also upheld a refund claim for over‑EUR 1 million of over‑paid DST for the 2020‑2022 period.

The Russian State Duma approved a bill that temporarily freezes the VAT exemption threshold for small businesses on the simplified tax system at 20 million rubles through 2029. The threshold will then fall to 15 million rubles in 2029 and 10 million rubles in 2030, while businesses using the patent tax system remain unaffected.

Egypt's parliament approved amendments to the VAT law, cutting the VAT rate on medical devices to 5% and introducing a schedule tax on natural gas. The changes also reduce the refund period for credit balances, extend the suspension period for VAT payments on machinery and equipment, and provide faster refunds for certain small enterprises. The law will take effect the day after its publication in the Official Gazette.