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07.04.2026
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Pay Transparency Directive: a mixed level of readiness across Europe

Across Europe, countries are preparing for new pay transparency rules, but not all of them are at the same stage. Our overview looks at developments in Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and Spain, highlighting how uneven the current level of readiness still is. The varying pace of implementation and different national approaches mean that employers expanding into multiple European markets must stay agile and informed. Understanding these discrepancies will help your company anticipate compliance challenges, plan for reporting obligations and avoid costly penalties.

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Social tax amendments effective from 2027
On 20 May 2026, the Estonian Parliament approved amendments to the Social Tax Act and other related laws, which will be effective from 1 January 2027. The most significant tax changes are related to the purchase of service from another individuals, certain short-term work periods of non-resident in Estonia and tax obligations of the person who ordered the sub-contract.
Taxes in Baltic States in 2026
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Taxes in Baltic States in 2026: the eBook
2026 has reshaped the tax landscape across the Baltics, but not in the same way everywhere. Some systems remain unchanged, others introduce structural changes and several measures apply gradually throughout the year. Taxes in Baltic States in 2026 is a regional tax overview prepared by the Numeri Group, bringing together the key tax rules in force across Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania in 2026.
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Amendments to Estonian income tax

The Estonian Parliament adopted amendments to the Income Tax Act on 3 December 2025, which will be effective from 1 January 2026. According to these amendments, the tax rate of individual and corporate income tax will remain at 22%. Also, the general tax rate of individuals using entrepreneur account will not be increased.
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Amendments to the Motor Vehicle Tax in Estonia
The Estonian Parliament adopted amendments to the Motor Vehicle Tax Act on 12 November 2025, which retroactively grants an annual tax allowance of up to 100 euros per year for every child under 19 years old to the parent or guardian of that child, starting from the beginning of 2025, provided they are the owner or responsible user of at least one M1 or N1 category motor vehicle registered in the traffic register. The allowance will be received by parents with full custody of the child or by guardian individuals.
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Plan to Balance the Tax Burden of Foreign and Latvian Investors
In Latvia, significant tax changes are being prepared, which will affect both companies and their owners, natural persons. The Ministry of Finance offers a new regulation that would balance the tax burden between local and foreign investors, while at the same time ensuring additional revenues for municipalities. If everything goes according to plan, the new model will enter into force on 1 January 2026 together with the state budget.
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Estonian Income Tax Rate Will Not Be Increased from 2026

On 24 September 2025, the Estonian Government approved the state budget for 2026. According to the proposal, the income tax rate for both individuals and companies will remain at 22% and will not be increased to 24% as prescribes the law amendment adopted by the Estonian Parliament earlier on 18 June 2025. The Government also confirmed that the general tax rate for individuals using an entrepreneur account will not increase.
Noliktava no iekšpuses, kastes saliktas pa plauktiem
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EU and US Reach Trade Tariff Deal: What It Means for Businesses

The EU and the US have agreed on a new tariff framework that aims to restore trade stability and avoid a looming escalation in duties. The deal offers predictability for businesses on both sides of the Atlantic at a time when global supply chains remain vulnerable and geopolitical tensions continue to reshape international commerce.
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Legislation changes
Tax changes

Interest rate of loan treated as a fringe benefit has changed in Estonia
According to the Estonian income tax legislation, the fringe benefit taxation applies to loans granted below the fair market value interest rate to the employee or member of the board or council, except if the interest at the moment of the payment of interest is at least twofold of the interest rate of the European Central Bank applicable to the main refinancing operations. From 1 July 2025, the referred twofold amount of interest rate has decreased from 6,3% to 4,3%.
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Estonian VAT and income tax changes

The Estonian Parliament adopted on 18 June 2025 further tax changes prepared by the Government, according to which the security tax will be abolished, but the VAT rate will still be raised to 24% from 1 July 2025 and the income tax rate will be increased also to 24% from 1 January 2026.