Bolivia introduces tax incentives for foreign reinvestment, updates excise duties
Bolivia has introduced tax reforms through Supreme Decree 5563 to encourage foreign investors to reinvest profits domestically and support economic growth. The decree was published in the Official Gazette on 2 March 2026 and took effect
See MoreUN Tax Committee Discusses Extractive Industries Taxation
The 32nd session of the UN Committee of Experts on International Cooperation in Tax Matters commenced on 23 March 2026. The Committee discussed the continuing work on aspects of taxation in the extractive industries. The relevant subcommittee
See MoreEU Commission presents proposal for single set of corporate rules (28th company regime)
The European Commission, on 18 March 2026, presented its proposal and a dedicated FAQ page for EU Inc., a new single set of corporate rules, building the cornerstone and starting point for the EU's 28th regime. EU Inc. is an optional,
See MoreMalta enacts 2026 budget measures introducing R&D tax breaks, tighter rules on VAT and excise dutiesÂ
Malta has gazetted the Budget Measures Implementation Act 2026 (Act No. III of 2026) on 10 March 2026. introduces a comprehensive series of adjustments to Malta’s fiscal landscape. These changes, largely retroactive to 01 January 2026, touch upon
See MoreArgentina updates income tax, VAT rules
Argentina’s government has published Law No. 27,802/2026 in the Official Bulletin on 6 March 2026, which entered into force on the same day, introducing amendments to the existing income tax, VAT, excise duties, and other taxes. Income
See MoreHong Kong plans major expansion of unified fund exemption, family office tax concessions
The Hong Kong SAR (HKSAR) government has unveiled proposals in an administrative paper to strengthen preferential tax regimes for funds, family office investment vehicles, and carried interest, following a consultation process in 2024–25. This
See MoreAustralia: ATO updates guidance on critical minerals production tax incentives
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has released updated guidance on how to claim the Critical Minerals Production Tax Incentive (CMPTI) on 3 March 2026. In the 2024–25 Budget, the Australian Government announced its Future Made in Australia
See MoreBolivia introduces tax incentives for foreign companies reinvesting profits locally
The Bolivian government enacted Supreme Decree 5563 on 6 March 2026, offering significant tax reductions to foreign companies that reinvest their earnings within the country rather than sending them abroad. The decree modifies the Tax on the
See MoreUK: Cultural Tax Reliefs Impact Review
On 18 February 2026 the Arts Council England published a review of the impact of the UK’s cultural tax reliefs. The cultural tax reliefs (CTR) are the theatre tax relief; orchestra tax relief; and the museums and galleries exhibition tax relief.
See MoreArgentina revises rules governing major investment incentive program
Argentina's Executive Branch published Decree 105/2026 in the Official Gazette on 18 February 2026, introducing a series of amendments to Decree 749/2024, which implemented the incentive regime for large investments known as the Régimen de
See MoreNamibia: 2026-27 budget includes accelerated depreciation for businesses
Namibia's Parliament has released the Budget Statement for the Fiscal Year 2026-27 on 26 February 2026, introducing significant changes to the tax code to support both individuals and businesses. The key tax measures are: Corporate and
See MoreCanada launches consultations to strengthen automotive remission framework
Canada’s Department of Finance, in a news release on 27 February 2026, announced that it launched consultations on potential ways to strengthen Canada’s automotive remission framework by further incentivising companies to produce and invest in
See MoreRomania: Emergency Ordinance targets R&D, green tech, strategic investments
Romania has published Emergency Ordinance No. 8 of 24 February 2026 in the Official Gazette, which introduced a comprehensive package of fiscal and investment measures aimed at supporting economic recovery. Emergency Ordinance no. 8/2026
See MoreHong Kong proposes global minimum tax implementation in 2026-27 budgetÂ
Hong Kong’s Financial Secretary Paul MP Chan delivered the 2026-27 Budget on 25 February 2026. Under the theme of "Driving High-quality, Inclusive Growth with Innovation and Finance," the budget introduces a mix of one-off relief measures and
See MoreIMF Report on Canada Recommends Tax Changes
On 21 January 2026 the IMF issued a report following consultations with Canada under Article IV of the IMF’s articles of agreement. The report notes that Canada is adjusting the significant trade shock caused by US tariff increases and the limited
See MoreEU: Commission authorises Greek state aid programme to strengthen cleantech, green industrial goals
The European Commission has approved a EUR 400 million Greek State aid scheme to support strategic investments that add clean technology (cleantech) manufacturing capacity in line with the objectives of the Clean Industrial Deal on 24 February
See MoreMexico introduces tax incentive for films, AV productions
Mexico has published a decree granting a tax incentive for film and audiovisual production in the Official Gazette on 16 February 2026. The government aims to align its creative industry with international standards, including cash rebates and tax
See MoreMalaysia: MIDA introduces new incentive framework from March 2026
The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) has launched the New Incentive Framework (NIF), which goes into effect on 1 March 2026 for manufacturing and later in Q2 2026 for the services sector. The NIF adopts an outcome-based and
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