Thailand: Cabinet approves tax incentives for energy-saving equipment, solar rooftops
According to a Revenue Department release, the Thai Cabinet approved a draft royal decree on 25 November 2025 that introduces tax incentives for energy-efficient machinery, equipment, and materials, as well as for residential solar rooftop
See MoreBrazil: Congress passes new tax incentives for chemical sector
Brazil’s Federal Senate has approved Bill 892/2025 on 18 November 2025, establishing the Special Sustainability Programme for the Chemical Industry (PRESIQ) and amending the existing Special Regime for the Chemical Industry (REIQ). The bill
See MoreLithuania: Tax authorities approve long term corporate tax incentives
Lithuania’s tax authorities have published a commentary on 18 November 2025, detailing how legal entities undertaking major manufacturing or data-service investments may qualify for a corporate income tax (PMĮ) exemption lasting up to 20
See MoreLithuania: Parliamentarians propose corporate tax amendments to boost green investments
Lithuania’s members of the parliament submitted draft amendments to the Corporate Income Tax Law (Project No. XVP-260) on 11 November 2025, aiming to expand investment incentives and extend relief periods until 2030. The draft includes a
See MoreOman: Tax Authority introduces tax incentives for listed, converting companies
Oman’s Tax Authority announced on the social media platform “X“ new tax incentives targeting businesses that list on the Muscat Stock Exchange or the Promising Companies Market, as well as companies converting from limited liability companies
See MoreEthiopia: Ministry of Finance proposes tax breaks for SEZs, startups, exporters
Ethiopia’s Ministry of Finance released a draft regulation aimed at updating the country’s investment incentive framework. The draft introduces new tax breaks for exporters, startups, and green-energy projects. Key highlights of the proposed
See MoreAlgeria: NTA clarifies tax relief for sovereign Sukuk (bonds)
Algeria’s National Tax Administration (NTA) issued Circular No. 65 MF/OGV F.2025 on 29 October 2025, establishing the tax exemption framework for sovereign Sukuk (Islamic bonds) to support the growth of Islamic finance and the development of
See MoreRussia: State-owned companies to introduce long-term executive incentive schemes
The Russian government has approved the introduction of long-term incentive programs (LTIPs) for top executives in publicly traded companies with state participation, following a proposal from the Ministry of Finance. This announcement was made
See MoreThailand: Cabinet approves temporary tourism tax incentives for Q4 2025
Regfollower Desk The Thai Cabinet approved a series of tax measures to promote domestic tourism, as announced by the Thai Revenue Department. The initiatives include incentives for individual travellers, corporate tax deductions for domestic
See MoreKazakhstan 2026 tax code: A full reset of the country’s approach to corporate taxation
Kazakhstan’s new Tax Code, coming into force on 1 January 2026, is more than a technical rewrite. It’s a full reset of the country’s approach to corporate taxation, profit allocation, and cross-border oversight. Behind the headlines of
See MoreGreece: IAPR clarifies tax incentives for corporate reorganisations
IAPR issued Circular E.2088/2025 on 10 October 2025, detailing rules for the new corporate reorganisation tax incentives. Greece’s Independent Authority for Public Revenue (IAPR) has released a Circular E.2088/2025 on 10 October 2025, outlining
See MoreTaiwan: MOF issues guidance on R&D investment tax credits eligibility
Companies are encouraged to actively engage in R&D, and the principle should be the establishment of in-house R&D capacity. However, certain outsourced R&D expenses, if necessary and compliant with the regulations, may also qualify for
See MoreDenmark proposes higher tax-exempt payments for neighbours of solar farms
The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Utilities has suggested increasing the tax-exempt compensation for residents living near solar farms. Denmark’s Ministry of Climate, Energy and Utilities has suggested increasing the tax-exempt compensation
See MoreAustralia: Treasury consults draft rules for critical minerals production tax incentive
The consultation ends on 10 October 2025. Australia’s Treasury has initiated a public consultation on draft regulations aimed at clarifying elements of the Critical Minerals Production Tax Incentive (CMPTI). The Income Tax Assessment (1997
See MoreGermany: Federal Cabinet approves bill to encourage private investments
The draft promotes private investment in infrastructure and renewable energies as well as in smaller enterprises and start-ups (venture capital). The German Federal Cabinet approved a draft law on 10 September 2025 to encourage private
See MoreAustralia: Treasury consults proposed tax concessions for alcohol producers
The deadline for submitting feedback is 22 September 2025. Australia’s Treasury has released draft legislation for consultation on proposed tax relief measures for alcohol producers as part of its 2025–26 Budget commitments. Higher rebate
See MoreUAE: MoF issues new rules on qualifying and excluded activities in free zones
UAE issues Ministerial Decision No. 229 of 2025 on Free Zone corporate tax activities, effective from 1 June 2023. The UAE Ministry of Finance ( MOF) issued Ministerial Decision No. 229 of 2025 on 28 August 2025, which repeals Ministerial
See MoreUAE: FTA emphasises the need to retain records and documentation to ensure accuracy of tax return information for taxable persons subject to corporate tax
FTA urges all taxable and exempt persons to retain records for seven years and submit corporate tax returns and payments within nine months via the EmaraTax platform. The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) emphasises that all Taxable Persons subject
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