Malaysia: Inland Revenue Board publishes ruling clarifying group relief for resident companies
The ruling confirms the 70% loss surrender limit and introduces a three-year cap for newly established companies, alongside new definitions, examples, and clarifications. The Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia has issued Public Ruling No. 2/2025,
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South Africa: SARS updates interest rate for taxation of low interest loans
SARS will cut the official interest rate for taxing interest-free or low-interest loans from 8.25% to 8.00% on 1 September 2025. The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has updated Table 3 of the official interest rates used for taxing
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Argentina continues tax suspension for non-profits, healthcare sector
The tax suspension is now extended to 31 December 2025. Argentina has issued General Resolution 5736/2025 on 29 July 2025, which extends the suspension of collection lawsuits and enforced collection measures for non-profit entities and healthcare
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Saudi Arabia: ZATCA urges taxpayers to utilise penalty waiver before 31 December deadline
ZATCA’s penalty exemption scheme before it ends on 31 December 2025. Saudi Arabia’s Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has called on taxpayers to benefit from the ongoing penalty exemption scheme before it concludes on 31 December
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Ireland: Irish Revenue issues updated partnership taxation guidelines
The Tax and Duty Manual details the types, taxation, administrative rules, returns, appeals, and penalties applicable to Irish partnerships. Irish Revenue has released eBrief No. 149/25 introducing a new Tax and Duty Manual (TDM) Part 43-00-03,
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UK unveils digital tax strategy roadmap with focus on e-invoicing
The UK aims to modernise its tax and customs systems through a digital strategy centred on e-invoicing and improved compliance. The UK’s tax, payments, and customs authority, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), has set out its “digital by
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Greece amends corporate, VAT, personal tax laws
Law 5222/2025 introduces changes to VAT, income tax, customs and real estate rules, following public consultation and EU alignment efforts. Greece enacted Law 5222/2025 on 28 July 2025, introducing changes to corporate income tax, VAT, income
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US: IRS issues temporary CAMT guidance for partnerships, new rules expected
The IRS issued interim guidance on applying the Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax (CAMT) to partnerships and announced plans to revise and replace the September 2024 proposed regulations. The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued Notice
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UAE issues depreciation rules for fair valued investment properties
The Decision allows depreciation deductions for fair-valued investment properties under new corporate tax rules from 2025. The UAE Ministry of Finance has issued Ministerial Decision No. 173 of 2025, effective for tax periods beginning 1 January
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Hong Kong: IRD issues new FAQs on foreign income exemption rules
The FAQs provide detailed clarifications on the FSIE regime, covering definitions of covered income, economic substance, and participation requirements. The Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has released new FAQs on 24 July 2025,
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Malawi lowers tax for select non-resident companies
The Malawi government has abolished the 5% repatriation tax for non-resident companies, increased withholding tax on gambling winnings to 10%, and exempted bread from the 16.5% VAT. Malawi has implemented new tax laws through the Taxation
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Netherlands enacts Box 3 income rebuttal scheme
The Box 3 Rebuttal Rule Act allows taxpayers to use their actual return instead of the deemed rate, potentially reducing taxable income when the actual return is lower. The Netherlands enacted the Box 3 Rebuttal Rule Act on 18 July 2025,
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Malaysia issues updated guidance on taxation of Malaysian ships
The Public Ruling updates the tax treatment and shipping income exemptions for qualifying Malaysian residents, replacing the 2012 edition. RegFollower Desk The Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRBM) has issued Public Ruling No. 1/2025 on 15
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India: CBDT launches nationwide drive to crack down on false income tax deduction and exemption claims
The income tax department has begun a large-scale verification to detect and act against fraudulent claims of deductions and exemptions in income tax returns. India’s Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) initiated a nationwide verification
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Costa Rica sets new rules for tobacco tax calculation
The regulations mandate procedures for calculating taxes on tobacco products to fund social welfare and ensure prior reporting of price and import data. Costa Rica’s tax administration (DGT) has published Resolution No. MH-DGT-RES-0008-2025 in
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Turkey issues updated 2025 tax guide on passenger vehicles
The guidance updates the tax rules for business-use passenger vehicles and sets limits on deductible expenses and depreciation for the 2025 fiscal year. Turkey’s Revenue Administration has published an updated guide on the tax treatment of
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The ESG deduction is capped at MYR 50,000 annually and applies from the year of assessment 2024 through to 2027. Malaysia introduced the Income Tax (Deduction for Expenditure in Relation to Environmental Preservation, Social and Governance) Rules
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Japan issues guidance o interest-equivalent payments under J-ESR
Japan’s FSA issued guidance clarifying tax rules for interest-equivalent payments under the Earnings Stripping Regime, aligning with OECD BEPS Action 4. Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) released guidance on 24 June 2025 clarifying the
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