AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoIrish Business Support: Budget 2027 allocates €1.35 billion to enterprise, tourism and employment, including a €500 million loan scheme offering eligible firms unsecured loans of up to €500,000 and extra funding for Local Enterprise Offices. Ireland will also cut capital gains tax from 33% to 31% to encourage business investment. Digital Costs: European firms could save nearly €6 billion by cutting duplicate software subscriptions, as AI spending surges and many businesses pay for competing tools. Spain’s Invoice Rules: The Verifactu e-invoicing mandate has been delayed until 2028, giving SMEs more time to prepare but leaving uncertainty over technical requirements. EU Finance: Eurogroup President Kyriakos Pierrakakis says fragmented banking markets restrict investment and make it harder for European companies to access finance and scale. Business Conditions: A Romanian survey found nearly 35% of entrepreneurs believe the business environment deteriorated sharply in 2026. Qonto has also launched a free monthly platform tracking SME trends, including cash flow, payment delays and AI adoption.
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