France updates interest deduction reference rates for shareholder loans

15 May, 2026

The French tax authority has published updated reference interest rates used to determine the deductibility of interest payments to shareholders, including for companies with fiscal years ending between 31 March 2026 and 29 June 2026. Under the

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UK: HMRC tests Pillar Two reporting ahead of launch

15 May, 2026

The UK HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) updated its guidance on “How to report Pillar Two Top-up Taxes” on 14 May 2026, adding details of a testing period for the new information return service ahead of its launch on 19 May 2026. HMRC said the

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Hungary: NAV clarifies GloBE information return requirements

15 May, 2026

Hungary’s National Tax and Customs Administration (NAV) has published an explanatory guide to the GloBE Information Return (GIR) XML schema, aligned with OECD definitions, to clarify data reporting requirements under the country’s DAC9

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Brazil: RFB expands instalment options for non-tax debt payments

15 May, 2026

Brazil’s tax administration, the Federal Revenue Service (RFB), has broadened access to debt instalment plans by allowing taxpayers to settle non-tax obligations through simplified digital channels through a notice released on 14 May 2026. The

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Bolivia: SIN grants tax payment extension for transport sector

15 May, 2026

Bolivia’s National Tax Service (SIN) has announced an exceptional extension for tax compliance deadlines affecting the interdepartmental transport industry on 13 May 2026. The new deadline of 15 May 2026 provides additional time for sworn

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Australia: ATO highlights areas of concern in R&D tax incentive claims

15 May, 2026

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has issued a notice to advisers and taxpayers on 14 May 2026 outlining its key areas of concern regarding research and development (R&D) tax incentive claims. The ATO has also updated its guidance on ensuring

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Hong Kong approves major tax concessions, higher allowances under Inland Revenue Amendment Bill 2026

14 May, 2026

The Hong Kong Legislative Council approved the Inland Revenue Amendment Bill 2026 on 13 May, introducing substantial tax concessions outlined in the 2025 Policy Address and 2026-27 Budget. Beginning with the 2026-27 assessment year, the

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Brazil scraps tax on small e-commerce imports

14 May, 2026

Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed a provisional presidential decree on Tuesday 12 May 2026 eliminating the federal tax on imports worth less than USD 50, reversing a levy that had been widely criticised. The presidential

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Portugal extends 2025 corporate income tax filing deadline

14 May, 2026

The Portuguese Tax and Customs Authority has extended the deadline for submitting the annual corporate income tax return (Modelo 22) and the corresponding payment for the 2025 tax year to 19 June 2026, without any penalties or surcharges. The

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European Commission endorses VFX uplift tax credit for Ireland

13 May, 2026

The European Commission has approved Ireland’s enhancement of the Section 481 Film Tax Credit, known as the Visual Effects (VFX) Uplift, via a State aid authorisation published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 12 May 2026. The

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Taiwan: Taxation Bureau clarifies procedures for refundable tax, offsets

13 May, 2026

Taiwan’s Taipei National Taxation Bureau of the Ministry of Finance stated that the balance of output tax minus input tax for the current period constitutes the business’s payable or refundable tax amount. Therefore, regardless of whether there

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Canada: Quebec to increase small business deduction rate, reduce small business tax rate

13 May, 2026

Quebec tax authority, Revenu Quebec, announced, on 4 May 2026, an increase in the small business deduction rate and a reduction in the small business tax rate for taxation years beginning after 29 April 2026. Under certain conditions, a

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Indonesia: DJP sets procedures for Pillar Two global minimum tax compliance

13 May, 2026

Indonesia’s Directorate General of Taxes (DJP) issued Regulation No. PER-6/PJ/2026 on 4 May 2026, setting out procedures for complying with Pillar Two global minimum tax obligations under Regulation No. 136 of 2024. PER-6/PJ/2026 establishes

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US: Arkansas cuts corporate tax rates

13 May, 2026

Arkansas Governor has approved a fresh round of tax reductions that will lower rates for both individuals and businesses across the state. The legislation, signed into law on 6 May 2026, cuts the corporate tax rate from 4.3% to 4.1%, though

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Finland revises guidance on trade income for non-resident companies

13 May, 2026

The Finnish Tax Administration has issued updated guidance on paying non-wage compensation to non-resident foreign companies on 6 May 2026. The guide outlines the rules and procedures for withholding tax at source on compensation paid for work and

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Australia includes major corporate, CGT tax reforms 2026-27 budget 

13 May, 2026

Australia’s Treasurer, Jim Chalmers, delivered the 2026-27 federal budget in parliament on 12 May 2026. The 2026-27 budget outlines a comprehensive vision for tax reform in Australia, focusing on supporting workers, incentivising business

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UK: HMRC updates systems following corporation tax penalty increase

12 May, 2026

The UK has increased late filing penalties for Corporation Tax (CT) for all returns due on or after 1 April 2026. This measure, originally announced in Budget 2025, is now in effect. HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is currently in the process of

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Taiwan clarifies 2026 income basic tax exemption threshold for profit-seeking enterprises

12 May, 2026

Taiwan's  Dongshan Office, National Taxation Bureau of the Central Area, Ministry of Finance, states that according to the Ministry of Finance's announcement No. 11404664830 issued on 19 November 2025, for the fiscal year 2026, Profit-seeking

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