Thailand introduces reduced corporate income tax rate to promote SEZ investments
Thailand cuts corporate tax rate to 10% for qualifying businesses in Special Economic Zones for ten years under Royal Decree No. 797 starting 6 June 2025. The Thai Revenue Department has issued Royal Decree No. 797, dated 2 June 2025 and
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US: Senate proposes phasing out solar, wind tax credits
The proposal accelerates the expiration of renewable energy subsidies under the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act. A US Senate committee proposed phasing out tax credits for solar and wind energy by 2028 while extending incentives for nuclear,
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Switzerland: Basel-City approves tax incentives and R&D fund in referendum
Switzerland’s Basel-City canton approved a referendum on 18 May 2025, introducing tax incentives, R&D grants, an innovation fund, and a new corporate tax structure starting in 2026. Voters in Switzerland’s Basel-City canton approved a
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South Africa: SARS outlines SEZ tax benefits for SMMEs to support investment and growth
SARS outlines SEZ tax incentives and licensing rules for SMMEs to support investment and trade. The South African Revenue Service (SARS) published the Traders and Travellers Connect Edition 5 on 9 June 2025, highlighting the benefits of special
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Nigeria implements incentives to enhance cost efficiency in upstream petroleum operations
The President signed an incentives program to encourage cost efficiency in upstream petroleum operations, which includes a tax credit of up to 20% of an operator’s annual tax liability. Nigeria's Ministry of Information and National Orientation
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Vietnam introduces tax, financial incentives to promote private growth
The National Assembly passed Resolution 198/2025/QH15 on 17 May 2025 introducing the incentives. Vietnam’s National Assembly passed Resolution 198/2025/QH15 on 17 May 2025, introducing various tax and financial incentives to support private
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Mexico unveils tax incentives for new economic development zones
Mexico has introduced tax incentives for businesses operating in newly designated SEZs, including full deductions for fixed asset investments and additional relief for spending on training and innovation from 2025 to 2030. Mexico has issued a
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Pakistan to offer incentives for US mining investors in tariff negotiations
Pakistan plans mining incentives for US firms, including Balochistan joint ventures, to ease trade talks and avert proposed US tariffs. Pakistan plans to offer investment incentives to US companies in its mining sector as part of ongoing trade
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UAE: Cabinet approves corporate tax exemption for foreign-owned businesses
The Decision expands corporate tax exemption to cover certain foreign entities owned by exempt bodies. The UAE’s Ministry of Finance (MoF) announced the issuance of Cabinet Decision No. (55) of 2025 on Exempting Certain Persons from Corporate
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Oman introduces 10-year corporate tax exemption for SEZs, FZs
The Sultanate of Oman issued Royal Decree 38/2025, introducing a new law to govern Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and Free Zones (FZs) on 7 April 2025. It grants qualifying businesses a 10-year exemption from corporate income tax, with the
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UAE: FTA clarifies corporate tax exemptions of investors in REITs as a qualified fund
The UAE’s Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has issued a new public clarification regarding Corporate Tax on the tax treatment of investors in a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) who are exempt from Corporate Tax as a Qualified Fund on 6 May
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Taiwan: Legislative Yuan approves expanded tax incentives for AI, green tech, startups
Taiwan's Legislative Yuan has approved amendments to the Statute for Industrial Innovation, increasing tax incentives for investments in artificial intelligence (AI), carbon emission reduction technologies, and startups on 18 April 2025. The
See MoreNigeria plans new investment incentive with multi-year tax creditsÂ
Nigeria plans to launch a new Economic Development Incentive (EDI) scheme to promote sustainable economic growth and attract investment in key sectors. The scheme targets key sectors like agriculture, manufacturing, and critical infrastructure
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OECD: Tax incentives lead R&D support in most countries
The OECD has issued a statistical release on 22 April 2025, highlighting that tax incentives continue to outpace other forms of government support for R&D in most countries. The report states that close to 55% of total support for business
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Uruguay extends tax incentives for large construction projects to 2025
Uruguay has issued Decree No. 85/025 on 2 April 2025, extending the tax benefits for large investment projects in construction and urban development. These incentives were first introduced in 2020 under Decree No. 138/020 as part of measures to
See MoreThailand approves tax incentive to support investment in large commercial EVs
The Thai Cabinet approved a royal decree on 27 March 2025, offering corporate income tax deductions to encourage investment in commercial electric vehicles (EVs), such as electric buses and trucks. The tax relief will be available until 31 December
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Russia: MoF clarifies corporate income tax exemptions for share redemptions and funds from companies
The Russian Ministry of Finance (MoF) has clarified the corporate income tax treatment for two scenarios in Guidance Letter No. 03-03-06/2/18948, issued on 17 March 2025. The first scenario involves share redemption in a foreign entity, while the
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UN Tax Committee: Report on Environmental Taxation
On 25 March 2025 the Subcommittee on Environmental Taxation submitted its final report to the UN Tax Committee, including an updated paper for approval and recommendations for future work to be considered by the new membership of the Tax Committee
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