Czech Republic: Supreme Administrative Court issues ruling on limits of transfer pricing rules
The Supreme Administrative Court (SAC) of the Czech Republic has issued a ruling on 12 November 2025, concerning a tax dispute involving the company Astemo Czech, s. r. o., and the Appellate Financial Directorate. The ruling includes informal
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US: Treasury, IRS provide transition relief for 2025 for businesses reporting car loan interest under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill
The notice provides penalty relief and guidance to certain lenders for new information reporting requirements for car loan interest received in 2025 under the OBBB. The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued
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US: Maryland court blocks digital Ad tax pass-through
Maryland’s Digital Advertising Tax “pass-through provision” was ruled unconstitutional by US District Court. The US District Court for the District of Maryland issued a final judgment on 15 October 2025 in the case Chamber of Commerce of
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US: IRS extends treaty benefits to reverse foreign hybrids subject to branch profits tax
The IRS Chief Counsel ruled that reverse foreign hybrids may qualify for reduced branch profits tax on dividend equivalent amounts attributable to treaty-eligible owners. The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Chief Counsel has determined that
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Australia: ATO issues final guidance for the effective life of assets
The guidance helps determine how much of the asset’s cost taxpayers can claim as a tax deduction each year. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has published the final guidance for the effective life of depreciating assets on 23 September
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Philippines introduces tax reforms targeting large-scale metallic mining activities
Republic Act No. 12253 takes effect on 20 September 2025, affecting large-scale metallic mining contractors 150 days later, with implementing rules to be issued within 90 days. The Philippines has published Republic Act No. 12253, an Act
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Australia: ATO consults targeted taxpayer relief measures
The consultation is open from 4 September to 2 October 2025. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has initiated a public consultation on certain taxpayer relief measures, such as its approach to remission of interest and failure to lodge
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Belgium extends deadline for thematic investment deduction certificate filing
The extension is limited to 30 June 2026, except for deadlines within three months of that date, with up to 40% deduction rates for sustainable transition investments. Belgium’s Federal Public Service for Finance has published the royal
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Malaysia: MoF prolongs tax deduction for sustainable investment-linked sukuk until 2027
The special tax deduction extension for Labuan companies applies from the year of assessment (YA) 2024 to YA 2027, as announced in the 2024 budget. Malaysia’s Ministry of Finance has extended the special tax deduction for companies or Labuan
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Angola: Financial sector to face higher corporate tax from 2026
Angola's new Corporate Income Tax Code, effective 1 January 2026, includes 35% for financial institutions, insurance, and telecoms, 25% for most sectors, and 10% for agriculture. Angola will introduce a new Corporate Income Tax (IRPC) Code,
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Kazakhstan adopts new tax code, introduces additional R&D tax deduction to 200%
The Tax Code, effective 1 January 2026, introduces a standard CIT rate of 20%, adjusted CIT rates for various sectors, a VAT increase from 12% to 16%, with various exemptions. Kazakhstan has introduced a new Tax Code, as per Law No. 214-VIII,
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Poland: Senate approves bill to ease corporate tax rules
The legislation repeals the requirement for large corporate income taxpayers to publish a report on their executed tax strategy. Poland’s Senate passed two tax legislation amendments without changes on 17 July 2025. Corporate Income Tax
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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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Indonesia mandates income tax withholding by e-commerce and online platforms
The regulation introduces income tax withholding requirements for both domestic and foreign e-commerce and online marketplace operators. Indonesia's Ministry of Finance announced Regulation No. 37 of 11 June 2025 (PMK37/2025) on 14 July 2025,
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Belgium: Government submits tax reform proposals to parliament, includes investment gains tax, participation exemption
Key proposals include a 5% capital gains tax, a participation exemption for group contributions, revised deductions, and revised statute of limitations rules. Belgium’s Chamber of Deputies is reviewing a draft law submitted on 3 July 2025 to
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Malaysia allows tax deduction for ESG expenditure
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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US: Senate Republicans unveil new tax and spending bill, aligns with House legislation
US Senate Republicans proposed changes to Trump's tax and spending bill, making some business tax breaks permanent while limiting state and local tax deductions. US Senate Republicans have introduced their version of President Donald Trump's
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Czech Republic considers amendments to Income Tax Act, plans R&D tax incentive boost
The amendments propose abolishing withholding tax, removing the CZK 40 million capital gains cap, and increasing R&D allowances. The Czech Republic’s Chamber of Deputies is reviewing a draft legislation on the"Act on Single Monthly Employer
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