Namibia: NIPDB investment guide highlights corporate tax measures, transfer pricing, updated tax framework
The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) released the Namibia Investment Guide: Tax Laws in Namibia, Volume 5, on 4 September 2026, detailing the tax laws, compliance framework, and financial regulations governing investors and
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Australia: ATO updates guidance on hydrogen production tax incentive
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) announced on 10 September 2026 that it updated the web guidance to help eligible companies understand the steps required to apply for the Hydrogen Production Tax Incentive (HPTI). The Australian Government has
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Greece consults new foreign investment incentives
Greece’s Ministry of Development has opened public consultation on 1 September 2026 on a draft bill proposing new incentives for foreign direct investment, including an income tax exemption for eligible investment projects. Under the proposed
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Argentina: ARCA launches digital system for investment incentives
Argentina’s tax administration (ARCA) announced on 27 August 2026 that it activated the Investment Management System (SGI), a web platform for registering investment projects, selecting tax benefits, and administering the Incentive Regime for
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Romania launches tech incentive and grants scheme for AI, biotech, green energy
Romania published Government Decision (GD) No. 643/2026 in the Official Gazette (Monitorul Oficial, Nr. 699) on 24 August 2026, establishing the "TechUp Romania" state aid scheme. Approved by the Government on 20 August 2026, the scheme
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Lithuania proposes framework for assessing R&D activities under corporate tax incentives
Lithuania has proposed amendments to the Law on Corporate Income Tax that would establish a legal framework for assessing whether activities qualify as research and experimental development works (R&D) for the purposes of applying corporate
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France strengthens tax incentives for investment, innovation, green industry
France’s tax system provides a broad range of incentives aimed at supporting investment, innovation, business development and the environmental transition. The framework includes reductions in corporate income tax and local taxation, alongside
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Portugal overhauls SIFIDE II R&D tax incentive regime
Portugal has enacted a major reform of its tax incentives for business research and development (R&D), extending direct relief under the SIFIDE II regime through 2026 while abolishing the mechanism that allowed companies to obtain deductions
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China grants corporate tax deferral on equipment swaps for chipmakers, machine tool firms through 2028
China's Ministry of Finance, State Taxation Administration, National Development and Reform Commission, and Ministry of Industry and Information Technology issued Announcement No. 23 of 2026 on 31 July 2026, establishing a temporary corporate income
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Nigeria introduces new deep offshore tax incentive framework to attract USD 50 billion investment
The Nigerian State House has announced that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approved a new deep offshore investment framework on 11 August 2026. The reform seeks to attract up to USD 50 billion in new investment into Nigeria’s oil and gas sector by
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Ukraine clarifies tax breaks for defence city residents under DIC support regime
Ukraine’s State Tax Service published Information Letter No. 3/2026 on 11 August 2026, setting out the tax incentives available to residents of the Defence City regime for enterprises in the defence-industrial complex (DIC). The regime was
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Germany: Federal Cabinet approves draft Annual Tax Act 2026, incorporates OECD Side-by-Side Package
Germany’s Federal Cabinet released a press release on 12 August 2026 announcing the adoption of the draft Annual Tax Act 2026 (Jahressteuergesetz 2026) on 12 August 2026, proposing a broad package of changes to German tax rules. Among its key
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Turkey introduces nuclear energy tax exemptions, establishes vehicle excise floorsÂ
Turkey has enacted Law No. 7590, introducing several tax measures, including reforms to the special consumption tax (SCT) on motor vehicles, new tax incentives for the nuclear energy sector, and an extension of employment support measures. The law
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Philippines launches EVIS programme with up to 40% investment support for EV manufacturers
The Philippines has introduced a new package of tax incentives for the electric vehicle sector under the Electric Vehicle Incentive Strategy (EVIS) Programme, approved through Executive Order No. 121. Executive Order No. 121 establishes the EVIS
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Australia consults Critical Minerals Production Tax Incentive application, reporting framework
Australia's Department of Industry, Science and Resources opened a public consultation on 14 July 2026 on the proposed application and reporting arrangements for the Critical Minerals Production Tax Incentive (CMPTI), inviting stakeholder feedback
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China introduces targeted tax breaks for energy, mining firms through 2027
China's Ministry of Finance and the State Taxation Administration have jointly issued Announcement No. 22 of 2026 revising the urban land use tax policy on 27 July 2026, phasing out longstanding tax exemptions previously available to energy
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Thailand approves draft decree to expand, extend tax incentives for Social Enterprises
Thailand's Cabinet approved in principle a draft Royal Decree under the Revenue Code at its meeting on 21 July 2026, revising tax measures supporting Social Enterprises through amendments to Royal Decree (No. 735) B.E. 2564 (2021). According to
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Peru introduces 100% tax deduction for reinvested profits under new maritime industry incentives
Peru has enacted Law No. 32706, introducing tax incentives and industry measures aimed at modernising the country's commercial fleet used for national coastal shipping while strengthening the domestic naval industry, including shipbuilding, repair
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