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Toolkit · 2026 Compliance Calendar

The deadlines that actually matter.

Every cross-border regulatory deadline for the calendar year, mapped against five categories and ranked by criticality. Italian LIPE filings, OSS quarterly returns, PPWR enforcement (12 August), CBAM reports, EPR annual declarations, US tax dates. Filter by category, jurisdiction, or risk level.

January 2026 1 events
31 Jan EU

Annual VAT recapitulative statements due

EC Sales List for 2025 final reconciliation due in most EU member states.

VAT & OSS high
February 2026 3 events
15 Feb France

CITEO annual EPR declaration

France packaging EPR annual quantities declaration. CITEO portal.

EPR & Packaging high
20 Feb Italy

LIPE Q4 2025 settlement

Quarterly VAT settlement filing (Liquidazione Periodica IVA) due 20 February.

VAT & OSS critical
28 Feb Germany

LUCID/ZSVR annual reporting

Germany packaging EPR (VerpackG) annual data submission deadline.

EPR & Packaging critical
March 2026 3 events
15 Mar Spain

Ecoembes annual declaration

Spain packaging EPR (Royal Decree 1055/2022) annual report.

EPR & Packaging high
31 Mar EU

OSS Q1 return filing window opens

Union OSS quarterly return for Q1 2026 transactions. Filing window 1-30 April.

VAT & OSS medium
31 Mar Italy

Annual VAT declaration (dichiarazione IVA)

Italian annual VAT declaration for FY 2025 due 30 April; preparation deadline.

VAT & OSS critical
April 2026 4 events
15 Apr United States

US federal income tax filing

IRS Tax Day. Federal income tax and estimated quarterly payments due.

US Tax high
20 Apr Italy

LIPE Q1 2026 settlement

Quarterly VAT settlement filing for Q1 2026.

VAT & OSS critical
30 Apr EU

OSS Q1 return deadline

Final deadline for Q1 2026 Union OSS quarterly return.

VAT & OSS critical
30 Apr Italy

Annual VAT declaration submission

Final deadline for Italian annual VAT declaration (FY 2025).

VAT & OSS critical
May 2026 2 events
15 May EU

CBAM Q1 2026 report due

Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism quarterly report (transitional phase). Reporting only, no payment yet.

Customs & CBAM high
31 May United Kingdom

UK Annual VAT return due

Annual accounting VAT return filing for non-standard period schemes.

VAT & OSS medium
June 2026 2 events
16 Jun Italy

Acconto IVA estimated payment

Mid-year VAT estimated payment for Italian taxable persons.

VAT & OSS high
30 Jun EU

OSS Q2 return filing window opens

Union OSS Q2 2026 return filing window opens 1 July.

VAT & OSS medium
July 2026 1 events
31 Jul EU

OSS Q2 return deadline

Final deadline for Q2 2026 Union OSS quarterly return.

VAT & OSS critical
August 2026 2 events
12 Aug EU

PPWR full enforcement begins

EU Regulation 2025/40 Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation becomes fully enforceable. Authorised Representatives required for non-EU producers.

EPR & Packaging critical
15 Aug EU

CBAM Q2 2026 report due

Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism quarterly report.

Customs & CBAM high
September 2026 2 events
01 Sep EU

PPWR Article 7 recycled content reporting

First mandatory recycled-content reports under PPWR Article 7.

EPR & Packaging high
30 Sep United States

Quarterly estimated tax payment

US federal estimated tax Q3 payment due.

US Tax medium
October 2026 2 events
31 Oct EU

OSS Q3 return deadline

Final deadline for Q3 2026 Union OSS quarterly return.

VAT & OSS critical
31 Oct EU

WEEE Q3 reporting

WEEE producer reporting deadline in most EU member states.

EPR & Packaging medium
November 2026 2 events
15 Nov EU

CBAM Q3 2026 report due

Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism quarterly report.

Customs & CBAM high
27 Nov Italy

Acconto IVA second payment

Second VAT estimated advance payment for Italian taxable persons.

VAT & OSS high
December 2026 3 events
15 Dec United States

Q4 estimated tax payment

US federal estimated tax Q4 payment due (for individuals).

US Tax medium
27 Dec Italy

Annual VAT advance (acconto)

Italian VAT annual advance payment based on prior-year liability.

VAT & OSS critical
31 Dec Multi-EU

Annual EPR contribution finalisation

Final reconciliation of annual EPR fees across PROs (CONAI, LUCID, CITEO, Ecoembes).

EPR & Packaging high
January 2027 1 events
01 Jan EU

ViDA Pillar 1 e-invoicing changes

VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) initial provisions enter force where adopted.

VAT & OSS high
February 2027 1 events
15 Feb EU

CBAM transition ends - financial obligations begin

CBAM definitive regime begins. Importers must purchase and surrender CBAM certificates for embedded emissions.

Customs & CBAM critical
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Source & method. Deadlines compiled from EUR-Lex, Normattiva, Agenzia delle Entrate, HMRC, IRS, national PRO portals (CONAI, LUCID, CITEO, Ecoembes, Afvalfonds), and ZSVR. Specific filing dates can vary by taxpayer cadence (monthly vs quarterly) and member state implementation. Verify the exact date applicable to your registrations. CiDATax reviews this calendar weekly. Disclaimer: this calendar is for orientation only and does not constitute tax or legal advice.

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