Slovak Republic: MoF consults OECD side-by-side package implementation draft
The Slovak Republic’s Ministry of Finance has launched a consultation on the Draft Law No. LP/2026/369 amending Act No. 507/2023 Coll., on 25 June 2026, which implemented the EU Minimum Taxation Directive. The proposed amendments aim to
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Vietnam clarifies CIT incentives for foreign-invested SMEs
Vietnam's Tax Department issued Official Letter 3896/CT-CS, confirming that eligible foreign-invested small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can benefit from a three-year corporate income tax (CIT) exemption under the country's new private sector
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Sweden proposes broader corporate tax deduction for sponsorship expenses from 2027
The Swedish government has submitted a bill to the Council on Legislation proposing to expand the corporate income tax deduction for sponsorship and similar expenses, with the aim of making the tax treatment of such costs clearer and more
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OECD to host webinar on economic impact assessment of the global minimum tax
The OECD has opened registration for a webinar on 15 July 2026 to present the latest findings from its 2026 Economic Impact Assessment of the Global Minimum Tax, including the Side-by-Side package. The Global Minimum Tax is positioned as a key
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Argentina: Chamber of Deputies approves revised ‘Super RIGI’ incentive scheme for major investments
Argentina’s Chamber of Deputies approved a new incentive framework for large-scale investments in emerging industries, known as the Super RIGI, on 24 June 2026. The newly proposed "Super RIGI" scheme was established to offer incentives and
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Belgium updates withholding tax declaration forms following enactment of capital gains tax law
Belgium's Federal Public Service (SPF) Finance has announced the issuance of new versions of the withholding tax declaration forms yesterday, 25 June 2026. These updated withholding tax return forms include: Declaration 273A-Div: Withholding
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Dominican Republic temporarily increases CIT rate amongst other reforms
The Dominican Republic has enacted Law 30-26, following its signature by the president on 18 June 2026, introducing a broad package of tax and fiscal measures that amend the Tax Code and related legislation. The reforms include a temporary increase
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Malaysia enacts additional employer deduction for employment of women returning to work
Malaysia has gazetted the Income Tax (Deduction for Employment of Approved Individual) Rules 2026 on 23 June 2026, providing qualifying employers with an additional deduction equal to 50% of remuneration paid to approved individuals for a period not
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Uganda publishes guidance on 2026/27 tax amendments
The Ugandan Revenue Authority published a guidance on 23 June 2026 on tax amendments for the 2026/27 financial year, outlining changes to income tax, VAT, excise duty, tax administration and customs measures introduced under recently enacted
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Kenya: KRA allows unsupported business expense claims for 2025 tax returns
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) reminds all taxpayers that filing of income tax returns for the year of income 2025 is ongoing and must be completed by 30 June 2026. To facilitate smooth filing for the 2025 Year of Income, KRA has allowed
See MoreKenya: President assents Finance Act 2026, introduces reduced CIT
Kenya's President has enacted the Finance Act 2026, bringing amendments across multiple tax statutes effective from 1 July 2026. The Presidential assent was given on 24 June 2026. The Finance Act, 2026, does not raise taxes. Instead, it
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Brazil issues compliance guidance for OECD-aligned minimum tax on multinationals
Brazil’s tax authority, the Federal Revenue Service (RFB), announced on 24 June 2026, that it has issued guidance to Constituent Entities of Multinational Business Groups regarding compliance with the CSLL Additional Tax, including requirements
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Philippines pursues 10 DTAs, advances Pillar Two implementation to boost investment
The Philippines is stepping up efforts to attract foreign investment by expanding its network of double taxation agreements and advancing legislation to implement the OECD's Pillar Two global minimum tax rules. According to a report published by
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Chile launches tax debt relief programme to encourage compliance
Chile has initiated a coordinated debt relief initiative, effective as of 18 June 2026, to encourage taxpayers to settle outstanding tax obligations. The programme, which operates under Article 207 of the Tax Code, represents a joint effort by the
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US: IRS cuts corporate tax interest rates for Q2 2026
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has confirmed that interest rates for the second quarter dropped beginning 1 April 2026. According to the Revenue Ruling 2026-5, the IRS has set out revised interest rates that will apply for the April–June
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Australia raises small business GGT threshold, unveils startup tax concession plans
The Australian government has announced additional implementation details for its tax reform package on 18 June 2026 following an extensive first phase of post-Budget consultations. The package includes a significant expansion of small business
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Luxembourg clarifies Pillar Two compliance, registration, transitional requirements
Luxembourg’s Administration of Direct Contributions (ACD), on 17 June 2026, published a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document providing further guidance on the implementation of the Pillar Two Law of 22 December 2023 on minimum effective
See MorePhilippines: BIR begins preparations for implementation of Pillar Two QDMTT
The Philippines Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) announced on 11 June 2026, through a Facebook post, that it has begun preparations for the possible implementation of the proposed Qualified Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax (QDMTT), a measure pushed by
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