Posts by Abdur Rouf

OECD publishes dispute resolution peer reviews for 36 jurisdictions

June 27, 2025

The OECD’s peer review reports evaluate the progress of 36 jurisdictions in implementing the BEPS Action 14 minimum standard for...

UK: HMRC updates guidance on unilateral APA programme for development CCAs

June 27, 2025

HMRC has updated its international manual with new guidance and a sample agreement for a unilateral APA programme covering UK...

Saudi Arabia revises zakat rules on residency, exemptions, and base calculation

June 27, 2025

ZATCA has amended Zakat regulations, revising residency criteria, exemption conditions, Zakat base calculation, and group filing requirements. Saudi Arabia’s Zakat,...

Luxembourg issues guidance on ecological vessel tax bonus

June 27, 2025

Luxembourg sets certification rules for ecological vessels to qualify for a 2% investment tax bonus. The Luxembourg Maritime Affairs Commission...

Greece unveils expanded tax incentives for non-domiciled foreign investors

June 27, 2025

The expanded incentives allow family members of a non-dom in Greece to join the special tax scheme within the first...

UAE issues MAP guidance on double taxation relief

June 27, 2025

The UAE Ministry of Finance has issued official guidance on the Mutual Agreement Procedure (MAP), outlining how businesses and individuals...

Ireland issues VAT guidance on event admissions and education services

June 27, 2025

Irish Revenue issued new VAT guidance on event admissions and education services, updating place of supply rules for virtual events...

Bahrain, UAE tax treaty enters into force

June 26, 2025

The income tax treaty between Bahrain and the UAE will take full effect from 1 January 2026.  Bahrain’s National Bureau...

Uzbekistan: Senate approves cross-tax offset amendments

June 26, 2025

ECOFIN’s final meeting under Poland’s Presidency approved a report outlining progress on key EU tax measures and ongoing international developments....

EU publishes tax progress report

June 26, 2025

ECOFIN’s final meeting under Poland’s Presidency approved a report outlining progress on key EU tax measures and ongoing international developments....

Vietnam nears US trade deal ahead of tariff deadline

June 26, 2025

 Vietnam seeks to finalise a US trade deal by 9 July 2025  to avoid tariffs while balancing relations with the...

Ukraine to repeal commercial code from August 2025

June 26, 2025

The repeal will abolish several legal entity types and launch a three-year transition period. Ukraine has enacted Law No. 4196-IX,...

South Africa: SARS updates urban development zone allowance guide

June 26, 2025

The UDZ allowance guide offers general guidance on section 13 (quat) of the Income Tax Act and the application of...

Greece consults draft tax and customs law amendments

June 26, 2025

The draft tax law introduces changes affecting crew taxation, hospitalisation benefits, and electronic rent payments. The Greek Ministry of Finance...

Finland: Ministry of Finance consults mining mineral tax increase

June 25, 2025

The tax amount is based on the taxable value of the metal content in the ore, which is confirmed annually...

Estonia gazettes law terminating tax treaty with Belarus

June 25, 2025

The termination act enters into force on 1 July 2025. Estonia has published law in its Official Gazette on 21...

Russia ratifies tax treaty with UAE

June 25, 2025

Russia ratifies UAE tax treaty to prevent double taxation and curb avoidance.  The Russian State Duma ratified the agreement with...

France ratifies fifth protocol to 1966 tax treaty with Switzerland

June 25, 2025

The protocol was signed on 27 June 2023 and is designed to prevent double taxation on income and capital. France...