Costa Rica: DGT introduces new monthly tax reporting form for transactions not supported by electronic vouchers
Costa Rica’s tax authority (DGT) issued Resolution MH-DGT-RES-0055-2025 on 3 November 2025, introducing a new monthly tax reporting form for businesses and organisations that conduct transactions not covered by electronic invoices. The new
See MoreTaiwan clarifies rules for deductible corporate donations to Mainland China
The Taichung Branch of Taiwan’s National Taxation Bureau (Central Area) under the Ministry of Finance stated that, under Article 79 of the Regulations Governing Assessment of Profit-Seeking Enterprise Income Tax, profit-seeking enterprises must
See MoreAustralia: BoT redesigns Voluntary Tax Transparency Code (VTTC)
The Board of Taxation (BoT) has completed a redesign of the Voluntary Tax Transparency Code (VTTC), which provides principles and minimum standards to guide medium and large businesses in publicly disclosing tax information. The BoT, responsible
See MoreEthiopia: Ministry of Finance proposes tax breaks for SEZs, startups, exporters
Ethiopia’s Ministry of Finance released a draft regulation aimed at updating the country’s investment incentive framework. The draft introduces new tax breaks for exporters, startups, and green-energy projects. Key highlights of the proposed
See MoreAlgeria: NTA clarifies tax relief for sovereign Sukuk (bonds)
Algeria’s National Tax Administration (NTA) issued Circular No. 65 MF/OGV F.2025 on 29 October 2025, establishing the tax exemption framework for sovereign Sukuk (Islamic bonds) to support the growth of Islamic finance and the development of
See MoreIsrael: MoF announces tax reforms for R&D centres
Israel’s Ministry of Finance presented reforms in its taxation policy on 2 November 2025, designed to facilitate activities and increase the attractiveness of the Israeli high-tech industry. The reform was formulated by a team that included
See MoreBulgaria plans dividend tax hike, faster write-offs for electric vehicles in 2026 budget
Bulgaria's Ministry of Finance has released the draft State Budget Act for 2026 and updated the medium-term budget forecast for 2026-2028, which were published on the Ministry’s website on 3 November 2025. Draft State Budget Act for
See MoreKazakhstan: Government scales back SME tax restrictions in partial Tax Code rollback
In late October 2025, the Kazakh government announced a partial rollback of several measures in its new Tax Code, responding to concerns that certain provisions would place an excessive burden on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and
See MoreEcuador updates dividend tax rules and strengthens transparency law
Ecuador has published new regulations governing the taxation of dividends and profit distributions for resident companies and permanent establishments, as part of the Organic Law on Social Transparency, in the Official Gazette on 28 August
See MoreSingapore: IRAS issues guidance on foreign entity classification for tax
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has published new guidance on the Classification of Foreign Entities for Singapore Income Tax Purposes on 30 October 2025. There are tax implications connected to the classification of a foreign
See MoreIreland: Revenue releases updated guidance for CT1 2025 filings
Irish Revenue has issued eBrief No. 203/25 on 30 October 2025, introducing a new section of the Tax and Duty Manual (TDM), Part 38-02-01J, which guides completing Corporation Tax Returns (Form CT1) for accounting periods ending in 2025. The TDM
See MoreItaly: MoF issues guidance for filling global minimum tax information return form
Italy's revenue agency has announced that the Ministry of Finance has issued guidelines for completing the Pillar 2 GloBE Information Return (GIR) model form (Comunicazione Rilevante on 3 November 2025. This follows the approval of the form under
See MoreEU: CJEU rejects Dutch firm’s appeal contesting the global minimum tax directive
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) rejected an appeal filed by Dutch multinational enterprise group Fugro NV on 30 October 2025, upholding the EU General Court’s earlier decision to dismiss the company's challenge to the EU Global
See MoreBelgium grants withholding tax relief on non-resident payments for leasing tangible assets
Belgium’s Federal Public Service (SPF) Finance published a Royal Decree on 31 October 2025, which eliminates the withholding tax on payments for renting or leasing tangible movable property, effective from 1 November 2025. Previously, Belgian
See MoreArgentina: ARCA updates rules for lowering income tax advance payments
Argentina's tax and customs agency (ARCA) announced on 27 October 2025 that it has modified the parameters for companies to request a reduction in their advance income tax payments. The measure establishes that companies may request a
See MoreKenya: KRA consults on draft income tax regulations for advance pricing agreement, minimum top-up tax for 2025
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) released two draft regulations for public consultation, covering its global minimum tax regime and advance pricing agreement procedures for 2025, on 3 November 2025. In compliance with the Statutory Instruments
See MoreLithuania: VMI updates guidance on dividend tax implementation
Lithuania’s tax authority, the State Tax Inspectorate (VMI), has published an updated commentary on the Corporate Income Tax Law on 29 October 2025, explaining how the new 17% dividend tax rate will take effect from 1 January 2026. The revised
See MoreRussia: State-owned companies to introduce long-term executive incentive schemes
The Russian government has approved the introduction of long-term incentive programs (LTIPs) for top executives in publicly traded companies with state participation, following a proposal from the Ministry of Finance. This announcement was made
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