Posts by Abdur Rouf

Ethiopia: Ministry of Finance proposes tax breaks for SEZs, startups, exporters

November 5, 2025

Ethiopia’s Ministry of Finance released a draft regulation aimed at updating the country’s investment incentive framework. The draft introduces new...

Algeria: NTA clarifies tax relief for sovereign Sukuk (bonds)

November 5, 2025

Algeria’s National Tax Administration (NTA) issued Circular No. 65 MF/OGV F.2025 on 29 October 2025, establishing the tax exemption framework...

Luxembourg, Montenegro tax treaty comes into force

November 4, 2025

The income and capital tax treaty between Luxembourg and Montenegro entered into force on 1 October 2025. Under the agreement,...

Jordan ratifies tax treaty with Switzerland

November 4, 2025

Jordan’s Official Gazette on 30 October 2025 published a royal decree approving the double taxation agreement (DTA) and its protocol...

Lithuania to introduce luxury car tax from 2026

November 4, 2025

Lithuania published a draft law proposing a luxury tax on high-powered cars on 29 October 2025. The tax will apply...

Ecuador updates dividend tax rules and strengthens transparency law

November 4, 2025

Ecuador has published new regulations governing the taxation of dividends and profit distributions for resident companies and permanent establishments, as...

UAE: FTA issues guidance on tiered excise tax for sweetened beverages

November 4, 2025

The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has published guidance on the “Tiered Volumetric Model” for excise tax on sugary beverages,...

Singapore: IRAS issues guidance on foreign entity classification for tax

November 4, 2025

The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has published new guidance on the Classification of Foreign Entities for Singapore Income...

Ireland: Revenue releases updated guidance for CT1 2025 filings

November 4, 2025

Irish Revenue has issued eBrief No. 203/25 on 30 October 2025, introducing a new section of the Tax and Duty...

UAE: MoF partners with ADIB to launch first retail sukuk platform

November 4, 2025

The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has signed a cooperation agreement with Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), making it the first...

Bangladesh: NBR extends deadline for taxpayers facing online filing issues

November 4, 2025

The Bangladesh National Board of Revenue (NBR) has extended the deadline for taxpayers unable to file their income tax returns...

France: Senate ratifies tax treaty protocol with Sweden

November 3, 2025

The French Senate gave its approval to the legislation ratifying the outstanding protocol to the 1990 income and capital tax...

Lithuania: VMI updates guidance on dividend tax implementation

November 3, 2025

Lithuania’s tax authority, the State Tax Inspectorate (VMI), has published an updated commentary on the Corporate Income Tax Law on...

Taiwan: Tax Authority clarifies no deduction for employee travel input tax

November 3, 2025

Taiwan’s Taipei National Tax Administration of the Ministry of Finance stated that when a business arranges employee travel to reward...

Russia: State-owned companies to introduce long-term executive incentive schemes

November 3, 2025

The Russian government has approved the introduction of long-term incentive programs (LTIPs) for top executives in publicly traded companies with...

New Zealand: Revenue Minister unveils updated tax and social policy plan

November 3, 2025

New Zealand’s Revenue Minister Simon Watts unveiled an updated Tax and Social Policy Work Programme aimed at boosting economic growth...

Saudi Arabia: ZATCA urges use of fine exemption initiative by year-end

November 3, 2025

The Saudi Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has urged all taxpayers to take advantage of the “Cancellation of Fines...

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Japan: Tax authorities publish updated corporate tax guide for 2025

November 3, 2025

Japan’s tax authorities released a detailed guide to corporate tax law and filing procedures on 1 October 2025. The guide...