Canada consults draft legislations for corporate taxation, anti-avoidance rules and other measures
Canada’s Department of Finance launched a consultation on several draft legislative proposals to implement a range of previously announced tax measures on 29 January 2026. The proposed changes aim to clarify and improve tax rules, close gaps to
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Algeria: 2026 Finance Law revises tax rules for non-residents and PEs, adds green incentives
Algeria's Ministry of Finance has gazetted the Finance Law for 2026 on 31 December 2025. The Finance Law for 2026 sets out the national budget, defining projected revenues, spending limits, and the overall financial framework for state
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Zimbabwe introduces broad tax changes for 2026, including digital services tax, VAT, mining adjustments
Zimbabwe has introduced a range of tax measures in its National Budget for 2026, which were enacted through the Finance Act 2025 (Act No. 7 of 2025) on 29 December 2025. The Finance Act of 2025 introduces significant amendments to existing tax
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China introduces temporary CIT, VAT, IIT incentives for innovative enterprise CDRs
China’s Ministry of Finance, the State Taxation Administration and the China Securities Regulatory Commission have issued Announcement No. 8 of 2026 on 21 January 2026, setting out temporary tax incentives to support the pilot programme for the
See MoreChina extends community service tax relief through 2027
China’s Ministry of Finance, State Taxation Administration, National Development and Reform Commission, Ministry of Civil Affairs, Ministry of Commerce, and National Health Commission issued Announcement No. 7 of 2026 on 15 January 2025, which
See MoreChina extends tax incentives to support public rental housing development until 2027
China’s State Tax Administration issued Announcement No. 4 of 2026 on 12 January 2026, which revised tax incentives for public rental housing to strengthen the rental market. The measures provide exemptions from various taxes, including urban
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Brazil tightens tax incentives, raises select levies
Brazil has issued Complementary Law No. 224 of 26 December 2025, along with implementing regulations in Decree No. 12.808 of 29 December 2025. Both the law and the decree introduce a broad reduction in tax benefits across key federal taxes,
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Singapore gazettes Finance (Income Taxes) Act 2025, enacts global minimum tax standards
Singapore gazetted the Finance (Income Taxes) Act 2025 on 12 December 2025, enacting the Budget 2025 measures announced in February 2025. The Finance (Income Taxes) Act 2025, passed by the Parliament of Singapore in late 2025, introduces a range
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Uruguay updates rules on investment incentives for priority sectors
Uruguay issued Decree 329/025 on 13 January 2026, introducing updated rules for the investment incentive regime established under Law 16,906 of 1998 for promoted sectoral activities. The regulation establishes a merit-based system where companies
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Ireland enacts Finance Act 2025, enhances R&D tax credits
Ireland has enacted the Finance Act 2025, following its approval by parliament on 23 December 2025, delivering a wide-ranging package of tax measures that include enhanced corporation tax reliefs for construction and the creative industries, an
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Ireland: MOF introduces corporation tax relief for unscripted productions
The Irish Ministry of Finance (MOF) has introduced a new corporation tax relief aimed at supporting the unscripted production sector, marking the first tax incentive in Europe dedicated exclusively to unscripted programming. Tánaiste and
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OECD: Side by Side Arrangement on Global Minimum Tax
On 5 January 2026 the OECD issued a document with the title Tax Challenges Arising from the Digitalisation of the Economy – Global Anti-Base Erosion Model Rules (Pillar Two), Side-by-Side Package. This document set out more details of the
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Japan: MoF unveils FY 2026 tax reform proposals, covers income tax, investment incentives and digital economy measures
Japan’s Ministry of Finance (MoF) has released the highlights of the tax reform proposals for the fiscal year 2026. The key elements of the proposals are outlined below: （１）Income tax reform to address rising prices Introduce
See MoreZimbabwe: President assents 2026 national budget, maintains gold royalty rate
Zimbabwe’s President has formally approved both the Finance Act and the Appropriation Act, giving legal effect to the measures outlined in the 2026 National Budget. Together, these laws implement the government’s fiscal and tax policy agenda for
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Ireland: Irish Revenue updates corporate investment relief guidance
Irish Revenue has published eBrief No. 248/25 on 22 December 2025, providing updated guidance on the various reliefs available for investments in corporate trades. The contents of Tax and Duty Manual (TDM) Part 16-00-02 Relief for Investment in
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Korea (Rep): Ministry of Economy and Finance unveils tax incentives to boost domestic investment, FX stability
The Korea (Rep)’s Ministry of Economy and Finance announced tax support measures for domestic investment and foreign exchange (FX) stability, aimed at promoting the revitalisation of the domestic capital market and addressing structural
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Italy: Senate approves 2026 budget, increases taxes on banks
Italy’s government secured a decisive vote of confidence in the Senate on 30 December 2025 for its 2026 budget, winning 113 votes to 70, keeping it on track for final approval by parliament before year-end. The budget now moves to the lower
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Cyprus: Parliament passes tax reform package, introduces 120% R&D deductions
The Cyprus parliament passed a major tax reform package on 22 December 2025, introducing higher corporate taxation, expanded personal tax relief, new rules for crypto-asset income, and strengthened compliance mechanisms, alongside targeted
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