OECD: TIWB expands support for global minimum tax implementation
Tax Inspectors Without Borders (TIWB), a joint initiative of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), helped developing countries collect an additional USD 2.72 billion in
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Germany gazettes amended minimum tax report ordinance
Germany has amended and renamed its Minimum Tax Report Ordinance, restructuring the regulation and adding a comprehensive list of foreign tax jurisdictions recognised for the purposes of the country's Minimum Tax Act, according to a notice published
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Slovak Republic: Government approves draft bill to implement Side-by-Side package
The Slovak Republic government has approved a draft bill amending Act No. 507/2023 Coll., which implements the EU Minimum Taxation Directive. The draft bill was approved by Government Resolution No. 320/2026 on 19 August 2026. The bill introduces
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Bahrain: NBR publishes guidance on DMTT returns
Bahrain’s National Bureau for Revenue (NBR) has published Version 1.0 of its DMTT Return Filing Manual, setting out procedures for filing, payment and refunds under the 15% Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax (DMTT). The regime applies from 1 January 2025
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Sweden: Ministry of Finance proposes new tax relief for R&D investment
Sweden’s Ministry of Finance has proposed a new voluntary tax incentive that would allow businesses to claim an additional deduction of 200% of eligible R&D wage costs, taking the total deduction to 300% when combined with the ordinary
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Sweden proposes Pillar Two Safe Harbours for MNE Groups
Sweden’s Ministry of Finance has proposed amendments and additions to the Swedish Additional Tax Act (lagen om tilläggsskatt) to align the legislation with the latest Administrative Guidance issued by the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on
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Australia: ATO publishes updated CGDMTR lodgment instructions for Pillar Two groups
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has published updated guidance on 4 August 2026 on Global Anti-Base Erosion (GloBE) joint ventures, including instructions for completing the Combined Global and Domestic Minimum Tax Return (CGDMTR). The expanded
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Italy: Omnibus tax decree, reshapes corporate tax, VAT, compliance rules
The Italian Revenue Agency has announced that it published Legislative Decree No. 148 of 7 August 2026 (the Omnibus Tax Decree) in the Official Gazette on 11 August 2026. This follows the Italian government's approval of a sweeping 37-article tax
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Germany: Federal Cabinet approves draft Annual Tax Act 2026, incorporates OECD Side-by-Side Package
Germany’s Federal Cabinet released a press release on 12 August 2026 announcing the adoption of the draft Annual Tax Act 2026 (Jahressteuergesetz 2026) on 12 August 2026, proposing a broad package of changes to German tax rules. Among its key
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Netherlands: Tax Authorities clarify Pillar Two Minimum Tax Act 2024
The Dutch Tax Authorities have updated their Questions and Answers (Q&A) on the Minimum Tax Act 2024 (MTA 2024), providing revised guidance on the application of the legislation, including the treatment of penalties, tax interest, appeal periods
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Netherlands amends tax penalty rules to support Pillar Two, DAC8, DAC9 rollout
The Netherlands has gazetted Decision No. 2026-14582 of 30 July 2026 on 7 August 2026, bringing amendments to the Decree on Administrative Fines of the Tax and Customs Administration (BBBB). These changes primarily adapt the administrative penalty
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Luxembourg: Tax Authorities remind taxpayers of Pillar Two filing obligations
Luxembourg’s Direct Tax Administration has urged constituent entities, joint ventures and entities affiliated with joint ventures to regularise outstanding Pillar Two filing obligations as soon as possible. In a 6 August 2026 reminder, the
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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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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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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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