The Bahrain Tax Agency released an updated VAT general guide in English on Jan. 28, 2026. The guide clarifies that outsourced services are taxable, VAT is due on full consideration when third‑party providers assign roles under direct supervision, and employee salaries remain outside VAT. These updates aim to provide clearer guidance for businesses operating in Bahrain.

Latvia has increased its Intrastat reporting thresholds for 2024, raising the Arrivals threshold to €380,000 and the Dispatches threshold to €220,000. These new thresholds will take effect on 1 January 2026, aligning Latvia with updated EU Intrastat reporting requirements.