Korea (Rep.) updates Pillar Two, CFC rules among other measures in 2026 Tax Reform Plan
Korea (Rep.)'s Ministry of Economy and Finance (MoEF) has unveiled its 2026 Tax Reform Plan, proposing a broad package of tax measures aimed at strengthening domestic manufacturing, supporting innovation, expanding tax relief for households and
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UAE: FTA issues registration, deregistration rules under Pillar Two Top-up tax
The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) issued Federal Tax Authority Decision No. 12 of 2026, establishing the registration, deregistration and notification requirements for entities subject to the domestic Top-up Tax under Cabinet Decision No. 142 of
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Taiwan reminds businesses of documentation requirements for CFC FVPL tax deferral election
Taiwan's Ministry of Finance, in a notice on 4 August 2026, has reminded enterprises that elect to defer the recognition of unrealized gains and losses from fair value through profit or loss (FVPL) financial instruments held by their Controlled
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Australia: ATO updates Pillar Two guidance on GIR lodgment, joint ventures
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has updated its guidance on Lodging, Paying and Other Obligations for Pillar Two on 4 August 2026. The revised guidance introduces new sections covering the lodgment of the GloBE Information Return (GIR),
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Turkey introduces nuclear energy tax exemptions, establishes vehicle excise floorsÂ
Turkey has enacted Law No. 7590, introducing several tax measures, including reforms to the special consumption tax (SCT) on motor vehicles, new tax incentives for the nuclear energy sector, and an extension of employment support measures. The law
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UK updates guidance on transitional approach to Pillar Two GIR filing, exchange
The UK’s His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has updated its Pillar Two guidance to confirm the adoption of the OECD’s transitional approach for the central filing and exchange of the GloBE Information Return (GIR). Under the updated
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Qatar: GTA opens registration for global, domestic minimum tax (Pillar Two) on Dhareeba platform
Qatar’s General Tax Authority has announced the launch of the Global and Domestic Minimum Tax (Pillar Two) Registration Service through the Dhareeba platform on 2 August 2026. The GTA invites multinational enterprise (MNE) groups that fall
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Canada consults technical changes to Global Minimum Tax Act
The Department of Finance Canada has launched a consultation on draft amendments to the Global Minimum Tax Act that would update the definition of a "deduction/non-inclusion arrangement" under subsection 47(1). The Department of Finance Canada
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Portugal approves forms for calculation, settlement, declaration of domestic top-up tax
Portugal approved Modelo 64 tax return form, the official return for the assessment and payment of domestic top-up tax under the Global Minimum Tax Regime (RIMG), following the launch of the Modelo 62 – Registration Declaration form (RIMG) filing
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Belgium clarifies extension of Pillar Two GIR filing notification deadline for 2024–25Â
Belgium's Federal Public Service Finance has published a release clarifying the extension of the deadline for notifying the entity responsible for filing the GloBE Information Return (GIR) on 29 July 2026. Previously, the notification deadline
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Australia updates GloBE minimum tax provisions on CFC interaction, deferred tax assets, flow-through entities
Australia has issued the Taxation (Multinational—Global and Domestic Minimum Tax) Amendment (2026 Measures No. 2) Rules 2026 (the Amending Rules), introducing minor amendments to the Taxation (Multinational—Global and Domestic Minimum Tax) Rules
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Taiwan clarifies CFC exemption criteria under anti-avoidance rules
Taiwan’s National Taxation Bureau of the Northern Area (NTBNA) has reiterated, on 28 July 2026, the key exemption criteria under the country’s Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) regime, urging businesses to ensure compliance with the rules when
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Netherlands updates hybrid mismatch guidance with new rules on US tax regimes, permanent establishments
The Netherlands published the Hybrid Mismatch Policy Decision 2026 (Decree No. 2026-12123), issued by the State Secretary of Finance on 24 July 2026, replacing the previous policy decision that was originally issued in 2021 and subsequently updated
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UK: HMRC publishes GAAR opinions on employee benefit trust IHT arrangements
UK’s His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has published two reports from the General Anti-Avoidance Rule (GAAR) Advisory Panel concluding that arrangements designed to reduce Inheritance Tax (IHT) through the use of employee benefit trusts
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Italy introduces payment codes for Pillar Two voluntary disclosure
The Italian Revenue Agency announced, on 23 July 2026, that it has introduced new tax codes for paying penalties through the F24 form for voluntary disclosure of violations relating to the Global Minimum Tax's information and reporting obligations
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Belgium introduces Pillar Two mandate for professional tax representatives
Belgium's Federal Public Service (SPF) Finance has updated its Pillar Two guidance on 23 July 2026 to introduce a new Pillar Two mandate, allowing companies to formally appoint a professional representative, such as an accounting firm or an
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The Dutch Tax Administration issued a clarification on 21 July 2026, explaining that the controlled foreign company (CFC) levy does not take low-tax-free investments into account. The recent clarification by the Dutch Tax Administration provides
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Mauritius: Cabinet approves implementation of Qualified Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax (QDMTT)
The Mauritius Cabinet approved new regulations to support the implementation of its Qualified Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax (QDMTT), providing further guidance on the operation of the domestic minimum tax regime introduced in 2025. The Cabinet
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