Philippines amends VAT rules for digital services
The Philippines' Department of Finance has announced an amendment to the VAT requirements for non-resident digital services providers (DSPs) operating in the Philippines. Starting 1 June 2025, non-resident digital service providers (DSPs) must
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Thailand, Bhutan Sign Free Trade Agreement
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra of Thailand and Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay of Bhutan witnessed the signing of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between their countries. The ceremony took place at the Thai Khu Fah Building, Government
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Bahrain ratifies first income tax treaty with Guernsey
Bahrain approved the law for the ratification of the income tax treaty with Guernsey on 23 April 2025. The treaty was signed 29 September 2024, is the first of its kind between the two jurisdictions. A tax treaty, also known as a double tax
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Japan: Upper House of parliament approves new income tax treaty with Armenia
Japan's Upper House of parliament (House of Councilors-Diet) approved the new income tax treaty with Armenia on 23 April 2025. This new agreement replaced the 1986 tax treaty between Japan and the former Soviet Union. This treaty aims to
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Saudi Arabia approves tax treaties with Bahrain, Croatia and Kuwait
The Saudi Arabian Council of Ministers approved the signing of an income tax treaty with Bahrain and the approval of tax treaties with Croatia and Kuwait on 22 April 2025. The treaty with Bahrain aims to address double taxation and promote
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Turkey approves trade and economic cooperation agreement with Maldives
The President of Türkiye approved the trade and economic cooperation agreement with the Maldives on 22 April 2025,, which was signed on 27 November 2023 in Ankara. The approval was made through Decision No. 9755, published in Official Gazette No.
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Slovenia seeks input on crypto and derivative financial instruments tax bills
The Slovenian Ministry of Finance has launched a public consultation on the draft Act on Capital Gains Tax on the Disposal of Crypto-Assets and the draft amendment to the Act on Capital Gains Tax on the Disposal of Derivative Financial Instruments,
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Malta enacts Budget Act introducing elective tax and capital deduction rules
Malta has enacted Act No. IX of 2025 on 17 April 2025, implementing key income tax measures for the 2025 financial year. The Act introduces an Elective Tax, allowing for the application of Pillar 2 top-up taxes on an optional basis. This follows
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South Africa to maintain 15% VAT rate, withdraws proposed increase
The South Africa's Minister of Finance will shortly introduce the Rates and Monetary Amounts and the Amendment of Revenue Laws Bill (Rates Bill), which proposes to maintain the Value-Added Tax (VAT) rate at 15% from 1 May 2025, instead of the
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US: IRS issues guidance on APA submission review
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Large Business and International (LB&I) division released memorandum LB&I-04-0425-0005 on 22 April 2025, which reissues interim guidance LB&I-04-0423-0006 on 25 April 2023. This
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Nigeria plans new investment incentive with multi-year tax credits
Nigeria plans to launch a new Economic Development Incentive (EDI) scheme to promote sustainable economic growth and attract investment in key sectors. The scheme targets key sectors like agriculture, manufacturing, and critical infrastructure
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US: Oregon, 11 States file lawsuit against Trump Administration over tariffs
The Oregon Attorney General has announced a multi-state lawsuit filed on 23 April 2025, challenging the Trump Administration's executive orders to raise tariffs globally without congressional approval. The case is led by Oregon Attorney General
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India expands scope of luxury products subject to tax collection at source
India’s Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued Notifications No. 35/2025 and 36/2025, on 22 April 2025, expanding the scope of the 1% Tax Collected at Source (TCS) on high-value luxury goods. The updated scope now includes
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Brazil: Senate approves tax treaty protocol with Sweden
Brazil's Senate approved the ratification of the pending protocol to the 1975 income tax treaty with Sweden on 23 April 2025. Signed on 19 March 2019, the protocol updates the treaty to meet minimum BEPS standards and introduces other changes.
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Slovak Republic: Parliament rejects bill to ease advance income tax rules for some taxpayers
The Slovak Republic Parliament has rejected a bill that brings amendments to the Income Tax Act on 15 April 2025. This legislation grants small and medium-sized enterprises, including both individual entrepreneurs and legal entities, greater
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Slovak Republic: Parliament rejects higher VAT threshold bill
The Slovak Republic Parliament rejected a bill to amend the VAT Act on 15 April 2025. The proposal aimed to raise mandatory VAT registration thresholds for businesses from EUR 50,000 and EUR 62,500 to EUR 75,000. Earlier, the Slovak Republic
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Finland: Government approves 2026–29 fiscal plan, introduces corporate tax cut and extended loss carryforward
Finland's Ministry of Finance has announced that the Government has approved the General Government Fiscal Plan for 2026–2029 on 23 April 2025. The decisions aim to strengthen the foundation for economic growth while prioritising the security of
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US: Trump warns Canada auto tariff could rise above 25%
The US 25% tariffs imposed on cars imported from Canada could be further increased, said President Donald Trump yesterday, 23 April 2025. "When I put tariffs on Canada - they're paying 25% - but that could go up, in terms of cars. All we're doing
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