Nigeria: Government approves R&D, local materials tax incentives
RMRDC received Federal Government approval on 2 July 2025 to implement tax incentives for R&D and the use of locally sourced raw materials. Nigeria’s Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) has announced, on 2 July 2025, that
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Korea (Rep.) unveils 2025 tax revision bill, enhances R&D credits
The 2025 tax reform bill aims to bolster strategic industries and welfare by introducing targeted tax credits for R&D, AI, and K-content, while streamlining corporate and capital gains taxes. South Korea’s Ministry of Economy and Finance
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Greece updates tax incentives for family wealth management entities
The new law has halved the minimum annual operating expenditure for family offices from EUR 1 million to EUR 500,000, easing financial entry requirements. Greece has enacted Law 5222/2025, introducing enhanced tax incentives for Special Purpose
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Russia introduces 0% corporate tax, other incentives for International Advanced Development Territory
The law will enter into force on 1 January 2026. Russia’s State Duma approved Federal Law No. 518779-8 on 22 July 2025, amending the Tax Code to establish tax and social contribution incentives for residents of the International Advanced
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Colombia launches tax incentives for sports investments
The law allows taxpayers to fund recognised sports activities in exchange for tradable income tax credits. Colombia’s Congress has enacted Law 2490-2025, effective 17 July 2025, introducing income tax incentives for individuals and entities
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Malta gazettes 2025 audit exemption rules for startups, small companies
Malta introduces new audit exemptions for startups, micro-enterprises, and shipping companies under the Audit Exemption Rules 2025. Malta has gazetted Legal Notice No. 139 of 2025 on 15 July 2025, enacting the audit exemption rules
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Poland: President approves law to ease corporate income tax rules
The new law removes certain tax exemptions tied to SEZ permits, eliminates annual reporting for general partnerships, and lifts penalties affecting corporate tax group status for related-party transactions. Poland’s President has signed a law
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Panama withdraws extended deadlines for tax treaty claim corrections
The new resolution only allows a 10-day extension, with the possibility of extending it up to 30 days. Panama published Resolution No. 201-5822 on 16 July 2025, in Official Gazette No. 30323, repealing Resolution No. 201-2232 of 16 March
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Germany gazettes law to boost business competitiveness, R&D changes to enter into force next year
Germany has enacted a new investment programme law to enhance its appeal as a competitive business location, with most provisions effective from 19 July 2025 and R&D measures applying from 2026. Germany has published the Act (BGBl. I) in the
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Lithuania: Parliament reviews investment incentive for select municipalities
Lithuania plans to reduce taxable profit for companies investing in designated municipalities, allowing up to a 100% deduction on eligible fixed asset costs from 2026. The Lithuanian parliament (Seimas) is reviewing a draft bill proposing a
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Kyrgyzstan establishes 49-year tax-exempt special financial and investment zone
The territory aims to attract investment by offering income tax exemption to residents and permitting activities such as asset management, fintech, banking, Islamic finance, insurance, tourism, and other commercial ventures. Kyrgyzstan's
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Germany: Federal Council approves EUR 46 billion corporate tax relief plan
The law will be published in the Official Gazette and take effect the following day, except for R&D allowance amendments, which will come into effect on 1 January 2026. Germany’s Federal Council (Upper House of Parliament/Bundesrat) has
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Kenya repeals digital assets tax, expands economic presence tax under Finance Act 2025
The Finance Act 2025 introduces a 10% excise duty on virtual asset transaction fees, expanded SEP tax, a 5-year loss carry forward limit, AMT, and new APA guidelines. Kenya’s President William Ruto signed the Finance Act 2025 into law on 26
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Tanzania enacts 2025-26 budget measures, includes new transfer pricing penalty
The measures will apply from 1 July 2025, unless otherwise specified. Tanzania's Finance Act 2025 was enacted on 30 June 2025, implementing tax measures from the 2025-26 Budget Speech with some adjustments to the initially announced
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Lithuania extends corporate income tax exemption for large-scale investment projects
Under the amended Corporate Income Tax (CIT) Law, companies undertaking qualifying projects may receive tax relief for up to 20 tax years. Lithuania has extended its corporate income tax exemption for large-scale investment projects under a new
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Georgia introduces tax incentives for startups and R&D entities
Innovative startups will enjoy 10 years of tax benefits, including exemption from salaries for the first three years, 5% corporate tax rates for the next three years, and 10% for the final four years. R&D service providers will face 5% corporate
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Kenya enacts Finance Act 2025, reduces corporate tax rates
The Finance Act 2025 allows NIFCA-certified companies to benefit from reduced corporate tax rates, tax exemptions on dividends with reinvestment conditions. Kenya’s President William Ruto signed the Finance Act 2025 into law on 26 June
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US: Senate bill accelerates phaseout of renewable tax credits, introduces new levy
The US Senate's upcoming budget bill aims to eliminate wind and solar tax credits from 2005 and introduce a new tax on projects with Chinese components starting after 31 December 2027. The US Senate's latest budget bill, set for a potential vote
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