Angola: Financial sector to face higher corporate tax from 2026

24 July, 2025

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%

24 July, 2025

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

18 July, 2025

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

17 July, 2025

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

16 July, 2025

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 

11 July, 2025

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

09 July, 2025

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

19 June, 2025

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

16 June, 2025

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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Denmark: Parliament approves changes to Pillar Two minimum tax, Pillar One Amount B, related measures

05 June, 2025

The Parliament approved Bill L 194A on 3 June 2025. Denmark’s parliament has approved Bill L 194A, amending the Minimum Taxation Act, Corporate Tax Act, and other laws on 3 June 2025. Minimum Taxation Act and Corporate Tax Act  The

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Sweden revises tax deduction regulations for green energy installations

03 June, 2025

Sweden has amended tax reduction rules for green technology installations, effective 1 July 2025.  Sweden’s government has published Law No. SFS 2025:541 in the Official Gazette on 28 May 2025. This legislation amends the tax reduction

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US: House of Representatives approve ‘One, Big, Beautiful Bill’

23 May, 2025

The bill makes the 2017 Trump tax cuts permanent, provide tax relief for families and small businesses, and encourage investment and manufacturing in the US.  The US House Ways and Means Committee passed the One, Big, Beautiful Bill (Act) by the

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Sweden: Ministry of Finance announces tax proposals for Autumn Budget 2026, includes reduced corporate tax 

21 May, 2025

Sweden's Ministry of Finance announced various tax proposals for the 2026 Autumn Budget on 19 May 2025. It includes reduced corporate tax, energy tax on electricity, special income tax for non-residents, amongst others. Reduced corporate

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US: Alabama opts out of federal R&D tax deduction rules, reduces grocery sales tax

20 May, 2025

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed the bill (HB 163) on 14 May 2025, which decoupled Alabama from the federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) treatment of research and experimental (R&E) expenditures. On the same day, the governor also signed a bill

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US: House Ways and Means Committee releases tax provision summary for budget reconciliation, amends earlier recommendations

14 May, 2025

The US House Ways and Means Committee released a Description of Tax Provisions related to budget reconciliation recommendations, including proposals to extend key provisions of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) and other reforms on 12 May

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Australia: ATO highlights unusual deductions and 2025 compliance priorities

12 May, 2025

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has unveiled “wild” tax deduction attempts and its 2025 priorities on 7 May 2025. The key focus areas include common errors in work-related expenses, working from home deductions, and multiple income

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Australia: ATO publishes guidance on eligibility of instant asset write-off 

08 May, 2025

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) released guidance, on 5 May 2025, about business eligibility for the AUD 20,000 instant asset write-off for 2024-2025. Businesses with a turnover under AUD 10 million using simplified depreciation rules may

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Netherlands advances to close tax-free annuity loophole in new omnibus tax bill

05 May, 2025

The Netherlands State Secretary for Finance has submitted the 2026 Omnibus Tax Bill to Parliament for approval. The Ministry of Finance has published both the bill and its accompanying explanatory memorandum on 25 April 2025. This legislation

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