דווח BulgariaProposal
TaxRadar- Mandatory VAT registration would start at EUR 75,000 instead of EUR 51,130, from 1 Jan 2027
- That is good news for freelancers and small startups
- Domestic e-invoicing would become mandatory from 1 Jan 2028
- Public consultation runs until 23 Oct 2026, then the cabinet and parliament vote
מקור: VATCalc ↗דווח HungaryProposal
TaxRadar- The plan is a 1% yearly tax on net wealth above HUF 1 billion, about EUR 3.1m
- It would count property, securities, financial assets and company stakes
- Only Hungarian tax residents would pay. Holders of a temporary permit are not covered unless they meet residency tests such as 183+ days
- The bill is due in parliament in October with the 2027 budget
מקור: IMI Daily ↗דווח FranceProposal
TaxRadar- The draft budget went to the Council of Ministers on 1 Oct 2026
- It extends a contribution that guarantees a 20% minimum tax rate for high earners
- That covers singles above EUR 250,000 and couples above EUR 500,000 of taxable income
- Parliament now debates it and faces strong opposition
מקור: Eurasia Business News ↗דווח European UnionProposal
CryptoEU- Submitted on 30 Sept 2026 as part of the MiCA review
- It would let regulators freeze crypto assets on reasonable suspicion of financial crime
- Regulators could also take down scam websites and act against non-EU firms targeting EU users
- It also proposes rules for crypto influencer marketing and full cost disclosure
מקור: The Cryptonomist ↗דווח AustriaStalled
PassportPower- The coalition promised B2-level German, up from B1, and a compulsory citizenship course
- The reform was due in the first half of 2026, but no draft law exists yet
- The Interior Ministry says it is still in the government programme, with no timetable
- For now, the current rules apply
מקור: The Local Austria ↗דווח HungaryIn force
MoneyMoves- The base rate is held at 5.50%
- The inflation target will drop from 3% to 2.5% from 1 Jan 2028
- The government aims to meet the euro entry criteria around 2030
- Hungary is not in ERM II yet and is still under an EU deficit procedure
מקור: Magyar Nemzeti Bank ↗דווח Schengen areaIn force
PassportPower- Germany extended internal border controls from 16 Sept 2026 to 15 March 2027
- Poland's checks run from 2 Oct 2026 to 30 March 2027, and Austria has extended too
- Denmark, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden have shorter extensions
- Always carry your passport or ID card and leave extra time at land borders
מקור: VisasUpdate ↗דווח EurozoneIn force
MoneyMoves- All three key rates rose by 0.25 points from 16 Sept 2026
- The deposit rate is now 2.50%
- The ECB blames Middle East energy shocks and expects 3.0% inflation in 2026
- Variable-rate mortgages in euro countries may get more expensive
מקור: European Central Bank ↗דווח IrelandProposal
PassportPower- The government approved priority drafting of new naturalisation rules on 10 Sept 2026
- The plan raises required residence from 5 to 8 years
- New language and civics tests and a legal financial requirement are also proposed
- Nothing has changed yet: current applicants still apply under today's rules
מקור: VisasUpdate ↗דווח CroatiaProposal
TaxRadar- The bill went to parliament on 10 Sept and only affects pausalni obrt above EUR 40,000 in receipts
- Between EUR 40,000 and EUR 50,000 the deemed-expense allowance would drop from 85% to 70%
- Between EUR 50,000 and EUR 60,000 it would drop to 55%, and contributions would rise
- Expect about EUR 1,300 to EUR 3,000 more a year. The government wants it passed by December
מקור: Remote Work Europe ↗דווח PolandStalled
CryptoEU- The Sejm's attempt to override the president's veto failed in September, 25 votes short of a three-fifths majority
- It is the third failed attempt after vetoes in Dec 2025, Feb 2026 and June 2026
- Polish firms have to get licensed in other EU countries. Providers licensed elsewhere can serve Poland
- The Finance Ministry is preparing a new draft
מקור: Crowdfund Insider ↗דווח CroatiaProposal
MoneyMoves- Gains on shares, bonds, ETFs and UCITS funds held in the account would be tax-free
- The limit would be EUR 200,000 per person, plus a EUR 50,000 bonus for long-term investing
- Break the conditions and the usual 12% capital income tax applies
- The bill went to parliament in September 2026. The plan covers adult citizens
מקור: Croatia Week ↗דווח EuropeIn force
PassportPower- Singapore is number one in the July 2026 ranking, with visa-free access to 192 destinations
- Sweden is third with 187, and Germany, France, Italy, Spain and others share fourth with 186
- The UK has slipped to sixth and the US is tenth with 180, its lowest ranking ever
- European countries take 29 of the top-10 tier spots
מקור: Euronews ↗דווח EstoniaIn force
SkillsInDemand- Parliament approved the bill in May 2026
- A sector-based exemption replaces separate permits for shortage fields
- Sector quotas no longer apply in those fields
- Estonia expects to be short about 1,400 top specialists a year, mostly in IT
מקור: Xinhua ↗דווח LuxembourgIn force
SkillsInDemand- Applications filed from 3 March 2026 need at least EUR 65,652 a year
- That is up from EUR 63,408
- Luxembourg no longer offers a lower threshold for shortage jobs
- If you fall below it, you will need a salaried worker permit with a labour market test
מקור: Vialto Partners ↗CzechiaIn force
NomadVisa- It is open to citizens of 13 countries, including the US, UK, Canada, India, Brazil and Japan
- It covers IT and marketing specialists only
- Income must be at least 1.5x the Czech average wage, about CZK 73,800 a month until 30 April 2027
- You start with a 1-year visa, then can move to renewable residence permits of up to 2 years
מקור: Remote Work Europe ↗GreeceIn force
NomadVisa- Under the new immigration law 5275/2026 you can no longer arrive as a tourist and then apply locally
- You must first get a national Type D digital nomad visa from a Greek consulate
- You then apply for the residence permit after you enter Greece
- Expect more time and cost than under the old route
מקור: Siopi Law ↗RomaniaIn force
NomadVisa- You need income of at least 3x Romania's gross average wage, checked for each of the last 6 months
- There are 2 steps: a Type D visa from a Romanian embassy, then a residence permit after you arrive
- Renew before your permit expires. Late filing can put your status at risk
- Your tax position is assessed separately from the visa
מקור: Arsulescu & Associates ↗PolandIn force
NomadVisa- Polish law does not treat remote work for a foreign employer as a residence purpose
- The Poland Business Harbour fast track for IT workers is suspended
- Most non-EU nationals cannot open a sole proprietorship unless they already hold a qualifying status, such as permanent residence
- Your realistic routes: 90-day Schengen stays, a national D visa, or a job with a Polish employer
מקור: Remote Work Europe ↗EuropeIn force
NomadVisa- Estonia scores 22/25, Portugal's D8 20/25 and Spain 19/25 in the 2026 index
- Income thresholds range from about EUR 1,350 a month in Montenegro to about EUR 4,500 in Estonia
- Spain's threshold has been rechecked at about EUR 2,849 a month
- Hungary, Czechia and Romania score lowest at 14-15/25 and suit shorter stays best
מקור: Remote Work Europe ↗BulgariaProposal
TaxRadar- Child tax relief would rise to EUR 5,000 for 1 child, EUR 8,000 for 2 and EUR 11,000 for 3 or more
- Working parents could also deduct health, education and sports costs: EUR 2,000 to EUR 6,000 a year
- The monthly food voucher limit would rise from EUR 102 to EUR 200 per employee
- These are part of the draft 2027 tax package
מקור: Novinite ↗GermanyIn force
CryptoEU- The cabinet's draft Income Tax Reform Act 2027 does not touch crypto
- Crypto held for more than one year can still be sold tax-free
- Proposals to scrap the exemption are still around, but there is no draft law yet
- Keep records of your purchase dates and prices whatever happens
מקור: CryptoTicker ↗CzechiaIn force
CryptoEU- Crypto held for more than 3 years can be sold tax-free, up to CZK 40m a year
- If your total yearly sales stay under CZK 100,000, they are also tax-free
- Other gains are taxed at 15%, or 23% above about CZK 1.76m, with no social contributions
- The holding period counts from your original purchase date, even before Feb 2025
מקור: Around Prague ↗BulgariaIn force
CryptoEU- Individuals pay a 10% flat tax on crypto gains
- According to the guide, swapping one coin for another, for example ETH to BTC, is a taxable event
- Staking, lending, airdrops and yield farming are taxed as income when you receive them
- Track every transaction, as MiCA brings more oversight
מקור: Anagami ↗BulgariaIn force
MoneyMoves- Q2 2026 prices were 15.5% higher than a year earlier, according to NSI data
- They rose 4.5% compared with Q1 2026
- Year-on-year growth sped up from 14.8% in Q1
- Plovdiv saw the strongest gains among the big cities. Burgas dipped
מקור: BTA ↗BulgariaIn force
MoneyMoves- Q2 2026 average pay was 9.8% higher than a year earlier
- IT pays the most at about EUR 3,079, followed by finance at EUR 2,140
- Hospitality is lowest at about EUR 918
- Private-sector pay grew 11.5%, the public sector only 4.8%
מקור: BTA ↗RomaniaIn force
SkillsInDemand- The 2026 quota is about 10% lower than 2025's 100,000
- The quota does not limit workers already in Romania
- A new shortage occupations list is linked to the standard work visa. Highly skilled visas sit outside the quota
- Demand is highest in construction, manufacturing, hospitality and logistics
מקור: Workadis ↗GermanyIn force
SkillsInDemand- The standard threshold is EUR 50,700 a year, up from EUR 48,300
- Shortage jobs, recent graduates and IT pros without a degree need EUR 45,934.20
- Shortage fields include STEM, IT, healthcare and construction
- Thresholds are recalculated every January
מקור: Jobbatical ↗BulgariaIn force
SkillsInDemand- Your salary must be at least 1.5x Bulgaria's average gross wage, about EUR 2,054 a month on Q4 2025 data
- The threshold updates as new wage statistics come out
- You need a contract of at least 6 months and a degree, approved IT experience, or 5 years of professional experience
- Cards last up to 5 years. Allow 3 to 4 months to start work
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