France gazettes Finance Law 2025
France’s Finance Law 2025 has been published in the Official Gazette, introducing key measures, such as temporary taxes on high-income individuals and large corporations, revisions to the Pillar Two global minimum tax rules, and a new tax on share
See MoreFrance updates interest rate caps for shareholder loan deductions for FY ending between December 24 and March 25
The French tax authority has published new interest rates for determining the deductibility of interest payments to shareholders on 12 February 2025. The fiscal year-end period and the corresponding applicable rates are as follows: Fiscal
See MoreTurkey introduces guide on simple method business income taxation
Turkey’s Ministry of Treasury and Finance has released an updated guide on the Simple Method of Taxation for business income, aimed at individuals engaged in business activities under Article 20/A of the Individual Income Tax Law (IITL). This
See MoreCzech Republic gazettes tax break extension for Ukraine donations
The Czech Republic has published Law 24/2025 in the Official Gazette on 10 February 2025, a legislation that extends the enhanced tax deduction for donations sent to Ukraine. Under Law 24/2025, individuals and corporations can deduct up to 30% of
See MoreIreland: Revenue publishes eBrief No. 014/25 on surcharge for undistributed income of close companies
Irish Revenue has published eBrief No. 014/25 20 January 2024, providing updated guidance on the surcharge for certain undistributed income of close companies, Tax and Duty Manual Part 13-02-05. Section 440 TCA 1997 provides for an additional
See MoreColombia: Tax Authority clarifies tax losses and exempt dividends under CHC regime
Colombia's tax authority issued Official Tax Opinion No. 100208192-69 on 17 January 2025, providing clarification on the treatment of tax losses and corporate income tax-exempt dividends under the Colombian holding company (CHC) regime. An
See MoreSouth Africa: SARS updates interest rate for taxation of low-interest loans
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has announced a reduction in the official interest rate Table 3 for taxation on interest-free or low-interest loans, lowering it from 8.75% to 8.50%, effective 1 February, 2025. This change follows a
See MoreTurkey updates withholding tax rules for financial instruments
Turkey's Revenue Administration has announced the publication of Presidential Decision No. 9487 on 31 January 2025, which extends and modifies the reduced withholding tax rates on income from deposit accounts held in Turkish lira (TRY). Under the
See MoreCzech Republic: Senate approves extended tax breaks for Ukraine donations
The Czech Republic Senate has passed a new legislation to expand the tax deductibility of donations to Ukraine. Once enacted, the law will allow individuals and corporations to deduct up to 30% of the value of their donations, an increase from the
See MoreEcuador sets 2023 tax year presumptive assessment rates
Ecuador's Internal Revenue Service (SRI) has published Resolution No. NAC- DGERCGC25-00000002 on 30 January 2025, detailing the coefficients for presumptive tax assessments for 2023. The 2023 coefficients, which differ based on industry or
See MoreIreland: Revenue updates corporation tax manual with new rules on company dissolution
Irish Revenue's eBrief No. 030/25 on 31 January 2025 introduces updates to Tax and Duty Manual Part 08-02-01, refining Corporation Tax rules on income charges and adding a new section 4.6 focused on company dissolution. This manual provides an
See MoreUS: MTC issues proposal to define digital products for state taxation
The Multistate Tax Commission (MTC) Workgroup issued a proposal on 23 January 2025 exploring the creation of a distinct tax classification for digital products. The intention is to separate digital goods from traditional classifications like
See MoreSaudi Arabia: ZATCA issues guidance on double taxation relief
The Saudi Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has released guidance on double taxation relief under the country’s tax treaties. The guidance outlines available methods for avoiding double taxation, including exemption and credit
See MorePortugal announces 2024 FY municipal surcharge rates for corporations
The Portuguese Tax Authority has issued Circular Letter No. 20273/2025 on 22 January 2025, outlining the municipal surcharge rates for corporate tax in fiscal year 2024. The circular introduces several key provisions, including: Lower
See MoreNetherlands advances with controversial savings, investment income tax reforms
The Netherlands Ministry of Finance has issued Letter No. 2025-0000021906 on 24 January 2025, informing both houses of parliament of its decision to move forward with a proposed overhaul of the taxation regime for savings and investment income,
See MoreSlovak Republic: Parliament considers corporate tax rate cuts, extension of loss carryforward period
The Slovak Parliament is reviewing proposed bills to lower corporate tax rates and extension of the loss carryforward limit in the country. One of the draft bills advocate reducing the corporate tax rate to 16% from the standard rate of 21% and
See MoreBelarus publishes guidance on 2025 tax regulations
The Belarus Ministry of Taxes and Duties released detailed guidance on the upcoming tax reforms for 2025. The key changes include the following: New limitations on the investment deduction New investment deduction limitations have been
See MoreItaly revises loss carryforward rules after control change
Italy has published Legislative Decree No. 192/2024 in the Official Gazette on 13 December 2024, introducing a key amendment in which the regulations on loss limitations have been updated following a reorganisation that leads to a change in
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