Mexico objects US tax on cross-border remittances
The One, Big, Beautiful Bill (Act), which is now under Senate review, proposes a 3.5% tax on all remittances sent by non-US citizens to foreign countries, regardless of the transfer amount. The US House of Representatives passed the One,
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Switzerland, Sweden sign a mutual agreement on arbitration
Switzerland and Sweden have agreed on procedures for resolving tax disputes through arbitration if unresolved after four years. The Swiss Federal Tax Administration (FTA) announced on 22 May 2025 that it had signed a mutual agreement with Sweden
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Russia approves new income tax treaty with UAE
Russia has approved a new tax treaty with the UAE to enhance tax cooperation and replace the limited 2011 agreement. Russia’s government has approved a draft law to ratify a new income and capital tax treaty with the UAE on 29 May
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Qatar, Kuwait sign income tax treaty
Qatar and Kuwait have signed an income tax treaty aimed at preventing double taxation. Qatar and Kuwait signed their first income tax treaty on 1 June 2025. The agreement seeks to establish a comprehensive legal framework to prevent double
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Kazakhstan authorises signing of first income tax treaty with Egypt
Kazakhstan authorises the Finance Minister to sign its first income tax treaty with Egypt. Kazakhstan issued Decree No. 382 on 28 May 2025, authorising Finance Minister Madi Takiyev to sign an income tax treaty with Egypt. This will be the
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Japan, Laos move forward on first bilateral income tax treaty
Japan and Laos officials met to advance negotiations on their first bilateral income tax treaty. Officials from Japan and Laos convened on 29 May 2025 to strengthen diplomatic ties and move forward with plans to establish a bilateral income
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Kazakhstan, Oman sign income tax treaty
Kazakhstan and Oman signed their first income tax treaty on 29 May 2025. Kazakhstan and Oman signed an income tax treaty on 29 May 2025 in Astana. The Omani delegation was led by Minister of Finance Sultan bin Salim al Habsi and included
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Estonia moves to terminate tax treaty with Belarus
Estonia has formally ended its 1997 tax treaty with Belarus, which could be terminated as early as 1 January 2026. Estonia’s government has approved a draft law to terminate its 1997 tax treaty with Belarus on 29 May 2025. The move follows
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South Africa: SARS lowers interest rate for taxation on interest-free and low-interest loans
SARS lowers official interest rate for fringe benefits on employer loans from 8.50% to 8.25%, effective 1 June 2025. The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has announced a reduction in the official interest rate used to calculate fringe
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Colombia issues tax refund certificates for exporters’ indirect taxes
Colombia provides tax refund certificates (CERT) to exporters for indirect taxes paid on goods and services, effective 30 May 2025. Colombia’s Ministry of Finance and Commerce, Industry, and Tourism introduced Decree 0566 on 28 May 2025,
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Vietnam issues new guidance on e-invoices and tax compliance
Vietnam updated regulations on e-invoices, taxpayer risk assessment, and invoicing procedures for business models, effective 1 June 2025. Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance released Circular 32/2025/TT-BTC on 31 May 2025, offering updated guidance
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Italy: Finance ministry updates synthetic reliability indices
Italy’s finance ministry issued a ministerial decree on 28 May 2025, updating the synthetic indices of reliability (ISA) for the 2024 fiscal year. Italy’s Ministry of Economy and Finance has published the Ministerial Decree of 24 April
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Nigeria implements incentives to enhance cost efficiency in upstream petroleum operations
The President signed an incentives program to encourage cost efficiency in upstream petroleum operations, which includes a tax credit of up to 20% of an operator’s annual tax liability. Nigeria's Ministry of Information and National Orientation
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Belgium: Government proposes stricter participation exemption rules and exit tax extension
Belgium’s Chamber of Deputies is reviewing draft legislation by the government on 27 May 2025 to implement tax reforms proposed in the government policy note. Belgium’s Chamber of Deputies is reviewing a draft legislation presented by the
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Latvia postpones mandatory B2B e-invoicing
Latvia delays mandatory B2B e-invoicing to 1 January 2027. Latvia's Ministry of Smart Administration and Regional Development has proposed postponing the mandatory implementation of B2B e-invoicing for all registered businesses to 1 January
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Germany extends obligation to correct tax returns on transfer pricing issues
Germany has updated the Tax Code with a new provision to promptly report any incorrect or incomplete tax returns. Germany’s Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection has introduced a new provision in the Tax Code for taxpayers reporting
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Australia: ATO grants 12-month extension for Not-for-Profits to update governing documents for tax exemption compliance
The extension applies to NFPs that have not distributed income or assets to members while it is operating and winding up. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) announced on 2 June 2025, a 12-month extension for self-assessing income tax exempt
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US: Hawaii introduces lodging tax for climate-change mitigation
The law adds a 0.75% "Green Fee" to the existing transient-accommodations tax of 10.25% and imposes a levy on cruise-ship passengers docking in the islands. Hawaii Governor Josh Green has signed SB 1396 into law, making Hawaii the first US
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