Singapore: IRAS issues advance ruling on tax treatment of agreement novation
IRAS rules that novation of agreements in group restructuring is a capital, non-taxable transaction. The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) issued Advance Ruling No. 6/2025 on 2 May 2025, explaining the tax treatment of transferring
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Brazil, Sweden: Amending protocol enters into force
The amendment to the 1975 Brazil-Sweden Income Tax Treaty takes effect on 13 June 2025. The amending protocol to the Brazil-Sweden Income Tax Treaty (1975) will take effect on 13 June 2025. The protocol takes effect on 1 January 2026 for
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Brazil, China: Amending protocol to tax treaty enters into force
The amendment to the 1991 Brazil-China Income Tax Treaty takes effect on 14 June 2025. The amending protocol to the Brazil-China Income Tax Treaty (1991) will take effect on 14 June 2025. The protocol takes effect on 1 January 2026 for
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Brazil: Economic Team to propose final alternative plan for IOF tax increases
Brazil’s government will present an alternative plan for the IOF tax increase within 10 days. Brazil’s Congress lower house speaker, Hugo Motta, said in an X post on 29 May 2025, that the government will present an alternative plan for
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Canada: Government proposes GST rebate for first-time home buyers, repeal of consumer carbon price, middle-class tax cuts
Canada’s Finance Minister proposed the measures on 27 May 2025. Canada’s Finance Minister, François-Philippe Champagne, has tabled a notice of Ways and Means Motion in Parliament on 27 May 2025, proposing GST relief for first-time
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Argentina: ARCA raises reporting threshold for financial institutions
ARCA has raised reporting thresholds for financial institutions and e-wallet providers under Decree 353. The changes were outlined in General Resolution 5699, which was published on 23 May 2025. Argentina’s federal tax authority (ARCA) has
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Australia: ATO consults thin capitalization compliance guide
The ATO is seeking public feedback on a draft guidance to limit interest payment deductions on multinational debt. Comments are due by 30 June 2025. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has opened a public consultation regarding a draft guidance
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Algeria extends 2024 transfer pricing filing deadline
The deadline has been further extended to 5 June 2025. Algeria's Directorate General of Taxes announced on 28 May 2025 an extension of the 2024 transfer pricing declaration deadline for the 2024 financial year. Algeria’s tax authorities have
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US: Court of International Trade rules Trump tariffs unconstitutional, Court of Appeals issues administrative stay while it reviews appeal
Court of International Trade cited Congress's exclusive authority over taxes and commerce on 28 May 2025. On 29 May 2025, the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued an administrative stay while it reviews an appeal from the Trump
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Iran ratifies tax treaty with Bangladesh
The agreement between the two nations was signed on 8 October 2022. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed legislation ratifying the income tax treaty with Bangladesh on 24 May 2025. The agreement was signed on 8 October
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UK, Isle of Man: Authorities collaborate to combat tax avoidance and evasion
The UK and Isle of Man Treasuries are joining forces to tackle tax avoidance scheme promoters and enhance cooperation. The UK's HM Treasury has announced a collaborative initiative with the Isle of Man Treasury to target and dismantle the
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South Africa: SARS clarifies revised carbon offset rules
The update modifies the eligibility criteria for renewable energy projects under the carbon offset allowance. The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has released an Explanatory Memorandum on 15 March 2025 outlining amendments to the Carbon
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New Zealand to enhance governance of emissions trading scheme
New rules will require detailed reporting from trading platforms and participants, enhancing oversight as part of broader climate reforms. The New Zealand government announced that it is taking steps to improve its Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS)
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Vietnam introduces tax, financial incentives to promote private growth
The National Assembly passed Resolution 198/2025/QH15 on 17 May 2025 introducing the incentives. Vietnam’s National Assembly passed Resolution 198/2025/QH15 on 17 May 2025, introducing various tax and financial incentives to support private
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Ireland updates general corporate tax guidance
New guidance modifies startup relief (Section 486C TCA) and introduces foreign dividend exemptions (Section 831B TCA), with PRSI-linked caps and EUR 40K-60K thresholds. The Irish Revenue has released eBrief No. 102/25 on 16 May 2025, announcing
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Peru considers temporary reduction of standard VAT rate
The reduced VAT rates will apply to natural and legal persons engaged in business activities across any productive sector and subject to VAT. The Peruvian Congress is reviewing Bill No. 11228/2024-CR, introduced on 19 May 2025, which proposes a
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US: Trump pledges to negotiate ‘big, beautiful’ tax bill for Senate approval
Trump’s remarks came after Elon Musk said in a CBS interview that he was ‘disappointed’ with the bill’s massive spending, which undermines the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) efforts to reduce the US budget deficit US
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Denmark adopts DAC8 crypto-asset reporting rules
Denmark enacted Act No. 409 of 29 April 2025, aligning with EU Directive 2023/2226 (DAC8) to introduce new reporting and due diligence requirements for crypto-asset service providers. Denmark has published Act No. 409 of 29 April 2025 in the
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