UK: Supreme Court rules deferred partner profits taxable as miscellaneous income under Section 687
The UK Supreme Court ruled on 17 June 2026 that payments received by partners under a deferred remuneration scheme are taxable as miscellaneous income under section 687 of ITTOIA 2005, upholding the Court of Appeal's decision in HMRC v HFFX LLP
See MoreTaiwan reminds small businesses of tax withholding, reporting obligations
Taiwan has reminded small-scale businesses exempt from issuing uniform invoices that they must still comply with tax withholding and reporting obligations when paying salaries, rent or other types of income, even if their taxes are assessed by the
See MoreMalaysia gazettes deduction cap for companies leasing new EVs
Malaysia’s Ministry of Finance has gazetted Income Tax (Deduction For Rental Payments) (Electric Motor Vehicles) Rules 2026 on 26 June 2026. These rules provide specific tax incentives for Malaysian companies that lease electric motor
See MoreChile: SII clarifies carbon credits deductible only for own emissions
The Chilean tax authority (SII) has issued Letter Ruling No. 1529 of 22 June 2026, clarifying the deductibility of carbon credit purchases under amendments to Article 31 of the Chilean Income Tax Law that took effect in 2020. The ruling examines
See MoreNigeria rolls out presumptive tax regime for informal sector, bans cash and roadblock collection
Nigeria's Joint Revenue Board published the Presumptive Tax Regulations, 2026, which were originally issued in the Official Gazette on 13 May 2026 and took effect from 1 January 2026. The Nigeria Presumptive Tax Regulations, 2026, serve as a
See MoreHong Kong: IRD revises list of tax-exempt, concession eligible debt instruments
The Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department (IRD) announced on 30 June 2026 that it has released updated lists of Qualifying Debt Instruments (QDIs) and sovereign bonds eligible for profits tax concessions or exemptions as of 31 March
See MoreUzbekistan introduces tax exemptions for cultural, arts sectors
Uzbekistan has released Presidential Decree No. UP-103 of 2 June 2026, which introduces various measures aimed at the modernisation and expansion of cultural and arts sectors in Uzbekistan. To foster new talent, the government is establishing
See MoreSaudi Arabia: ZATCA extends fines, financial penalties exemption initiative
Saudi Arabia’s Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has announced on 29 June 2026 the Minister of Finance’s decision to extend the "Cancellation of Fines and Exemption of Financial Penalties Initiative" for taxpayers subject to all tax
See MoreDominican Republic: DGII outlines implementation timeline for Law 30-26 tax reforms
The Dominican Republic's Directorate General of Internal Revenue (DGII) has issued Notice 10-26, setting out the implementation schedule for key provisions of Law 30-26 and confirming that several tax measures will take effect from 1 July
See MoreArgentina exempts crypto transactions, payment systems from bank credit and debit tax
Argentina’s Executive Branch has introduced a new exemption from the tax on debit and credit bank accounts for cryptocurrency transactions by amending Decree No. 380/2001 through Decree No. 475/2026, dated 17 June 2026 The decree updates tax
See MoreSweden proposes broader corporate tax deduction for sponsorship expenses from 2027
The Swedish government has submitted a bill to the Council on Legislation proposing to expand the corporate income tax deduction for sponsorship and similar expenses, with the aim of making the tax treatment of such costs clearer and more
See MoreKenya: KRA allows unsupported business expense claims for 2025 tax returns
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) reminds all taxpayers that filing of income tax returns for the year of income 2025 is ongoing and must be completed by 30 June 2026. To facilitate smooth filing for the 2025 Year of Income, KRA has allowed
See MoreCJEU Advocate General supports Luxembourg’s ATAD transposition on securitisation entities from interest limitation rules
The Advocate General (AG) Juliane Kokott of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has issued her opinion in Case C-138/24, involving an infringement claim by the European Commission against the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg on 18 June
See MoreNetherlands: Exit payments from departing cooperative members are taxable profit
The Netherlands Tax Administration’s Knowledge Group, responsible for specific corporate tax profit determination, has issued a position outlining the corporate income tax treatment of exit payments received by a cooperative from members who
See MoreTaiwan: MOF clarifies reasonable interest on inter-company lending arrangements
Taiwan's Ministry of Finance (MoF) has released a notice on 1 June 2026, reminding taxpayers of the requirements governing reasonable interest on inter-company lending arrangements. To protect the rights and interests of company shareholders and
See MoreHong Kong publishes bill amending preferential tax regimes for funds, family-owned investment holding vehicles, carried interest
The Hong Kong government has published the Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Preferential Tax Regimes for Funds, Family-owned Investment Holding Vehicles and Carried Interest) Bill 2026 in the Gazette on 12 June 2026. The bill aims to enhance the
See MoreAustralia: High Court clarifies tax treatment of unpaid trust entitlements in Bendel decision
In the landmark decision of Commissioner of Taxation v Bendel HCA 18, the High Court of Australia dismissed the Commissioner’s appeal by a 5–2 majority, providing critical judicial clarification on the intersection of trust law and
See MorePakistan reduces exemptions, accelerates tax administration digitalisation in FY2026-27 budget
Pakistan's government presented its Federal Budget for FY2026-27 on 12 June 2026, targeting PKR 20.6 trillion in revenue through higher tax collections, tax administration reforms and broader economic documentation as it seeks to maintain
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