Panama enacts law introducing economic substance rules for MNE groups
Panama has enacted Law No. 526 of 28 May 2026, significantly reforming its National Fiscal Code by introducing economic substance requirements for multinational enterprise (MNE) groups earning foreign-source passive income. The reform is designed
See MoreMalaysia: IRBM issues revised guidance on bilateral, unilateral foreign tax credits
The Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia has issued Public Ruling No. 3/2026 on 22 May 2026, guiding the application of bilateral and unilateral tax credits where a Malaysian tax resident is subject to taxation in both Malaysia and a foreign
See MoreRomania: ANAF proposes stricter rules for profit tax redirection for sponsorships, patronageÂ
Romania’s tax authority, the National Agency for Fiscal Administration (ANAF) announced, on 28 May 2026, that it has proposed amendments to ANAF Order no. 3562/2024, which governs the procedures for redirecting corporate profit tax toward
See MoreEuropean Commission confirms Cyprus meets Pillar Two income inclusion rule standard, new FAQ available
The European Commission published a new frequently asked question (‘FAQ’) on 28 May 2026, which affirms that all EU Member States must treat Cyprus as having a qualified income inclusion rule under the EU Pillar Two Directive. The income
See MoreSweden proposes changes to joint venture liability under Pillar Two top-up tax rules
Sweden’s Ministry of Finance has issued a memorandum Fi2026/0119 on 25 May 2026 proposing amendments to the rules on Qualified Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax (QDMTT) under the Minimum Taxation Directive (2022/2523), aimed at changing how joint
See MoreSweden updates global minimum tax guidance with relief on first GIR filings
The Swedish Tax Agency has updated its guidance on Global Minimum Tax (Additional Tax) obligations to reflect the OECD’s common understanding on flexible approaches for central filing of the GloBE Information Return (GIR) published on 18 May
See MoreAlbania ratifies STTR MLI under Pillar Two framework
Albania has ratified the Multilateral Convention to Facilitate the Implementation of the Pillar Two Subject to Tax Rule (STTR MLI) through Law No. 45/2026, published in the Official Gazette on 20 May 2026. The law gives effect to Albania’s
See MorePortugal clarifies GIR filing relief under global minimum tax regime
The Portuguese Tax and Customs Authority has issued guidance on the filing of the Information Return on the Top-Up Tax (GIR return) under the Global Minimum Tax Regime (GMTR/Pillar Two), following a common understanding published by the OECD on 18
See MoreUS: JCT publishes detailed explanation of tax overhaul under One Big Beautiful Bill Act
The US Congress Joint Committee on Taxation (JCT) published, on 28 May 2026, its General Explanation of the Tax Provisions of Public Law 119-21, providing a detailed breakdown of the tax measures contained in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The
See MoreCanada: CRA releases updated 2025 corporate income tax guide
The Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) has issued an updated corporate income tax guide for tax year 2025 on 28 May 2026. The guide covers the following: Accelerated capital cost allowance (CCA) for liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities The
See MoreAustralia proposes bill to overhaul capital gains tax
Australia’s government has introduced legislation aimed at reshaping property tax concessions and easing pressure on the housing market, marking one of the country’s most significant tax reform efforts in decades. The bill, tabled in
See MoreSpain: Tax Agency publishes 2025 corporate tax, non-resident income tax return forms
The Spanish Tax Agency has announced the publication of Order HAC/529/2026 of 7 May 2026 in the Official Gazette on 29 May 2026. The Order approves the forms and filing instructions for Corporate Tax and Non-Resident Income Tax returns for tax
See MorePhilippines: SEC halts monthly penalties on late AFS, GIS submissions
The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued SEC Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 16, series of 2026 (SEC MC 16-2026) on 13 May 2026, temporarily suspending the monthly delay penalties for late or non-filing of annual financial
See MoreFinland: Tax administration updates guidance on late filing penalties
Finland’s Tax Administration has released updated Guidance No. VH/2608/00.01.00/2026 on 21 May 2026, which outlines the updated regulatory framework for income tax penalties in Finland, focusing on the distinction between late fees and tax
See MoreBelgium: Council of Ministers approves draft law for transposition of DAC9
Belgium’s government announced on 22 May 206 that the Council of Ministers has approved a preliminary draft law transposing into Belgian law the "DAC9 directive" and making other amendments to the law relating to the introduction of a minimum tax
See MoreCroatia gazettes Global Minimum Tax Act under Pillar Two
Croatia has published Ordinance No. 665 in the Official Gazette on 22 May 2026, bringing the nation's tax system into alignment with the OECD's global minimum corporate tax initiative. The ordinance operationalises the broader Minimum Global
See MoreHungary: NAV introduces GloBE top-up tax reporting form
Hungary's National Tax and Customs Administration (NAV) has introduced an expanded version of Form 24GLBADO to streamline reporting of the country's additional global minimum tax requirements. The form, initially used for advance qualified domestic
See MoreMalaysia: IRBM issues new FAQs on Pillar Two global minimum tax
The Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRBM) has released updated guidance on the Pillar Two global minimum tax regime, clarifying filing obligations for local businesses. In a 22 May 2026 update, the Inland Revenue Board published Frequently Asked
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