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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Colombia: MOF proposes corporate, VAT, wealth tax reforms from 2027
The Colombian Ministry of Finance submitted a new 2026 Tax Reform Bill to Congress on 20 July 2026, introducing a broad package of tax measures aimed at strengthening public finances. Although the legislation is titled the 2026 Tax Reform Bill, most
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Canada consults transfer pricing documentation amendments, various other tax measures
Canada's Department of Finance has released draft legislative proposals for public consultation on 23 July 2026 to implement a range of previously announced tax measures, along with other technical amendments to the country's tax
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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 tiered capital gains tax on financial assets with progressive rates, exemptions
The Belgian Ministry of Finance has published Circular 2026/C/74 on 22 July 2026. Circular 2026/C/74 outlines the Belgian tax framework for financial capital gains following legislation enacted on 6 April 2026. Circular 2026/C/74 provides
See MoreNetherlands sets escalating fines for trust UBO registration failures
The Netherlands Ministry of Finance has published a policy rule on 13 July 2026 outlining new administrative fine policies regarding the registration of ultimate beneficial owners (UBOs) for trusts and similar legal arrangements. Effective from 1
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Hungary: NAV cuts corporate allowances and tax types to meet RRF commitments, scraps trust and foundation tax exemptions
Hungary’s government has submitted Draft Law T/387 to the parliament on 17 July 2026 to implement commitments under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) plan by August 31, 2026, alongside other government programs. This legislative
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Taiwan clarifies tax treatment of fines under Income Tax Act
Taiwan’s National Taxation Bureau of the Central Area, Ministry of Finance, stated that Article 38 of the Income Tax Act stipulates that losses incurred not in the course of operation of business or subsidiary business, as well as surcharges for
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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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Thailand approves draft decree to expand, extend tax incentives for Social Enterprises
Thailand's Cabinet approved in principle a draft Royal Decree under the Revenue Code at its meeting on 21 July 2026, revising tax measures supporting Social Enterprises through amendments to Royal Decree (No. 735) B.E. 2564 (2021). According to
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Italy confirms cross-border UCITS mergers are tax-neutral for investors
Italian investors holding shares in collective investment funds can now participate in cross-border UCITS (undertakings for collective investment in transferable securities) mergers tax-free. The Italian Revenue Agency confirmed this position on 20
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Australia: ATO announces ESIC reporting deadline
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) announced, on 22 July 2026, that the annual information reporting deadline for early stage innovation companies is nearly here. Companies that issued new shares during 2025–26 must lodge their information
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China lowers threshold for special tax treatment of assets and liabilities in business reorganisations
China's State Taxation Administration (STA) has issued Announcement No. 13 of 2026 on 8 July 2026, introducing rules on the special tax treatment applicable to corporate restructuring transactions, including mergers and demergers. China has
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Peru introduces 100% tax deduction for reinvested profits under new maritime industry incentives
Peru has enacted Law No. 32706, introducing tax incentives and industry measures aimed at modernising the country's commercial fleet used for national coastal shipping while strengthening the domestic naval industry, including shipbuilding, repair
See MoreNetherlands: CFC levy cannot offset low-tax free investments under participation exemption
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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