UK updates Pillar 2 jurisdiction list
HMRC issued an updated Notice 2 expanding the list of territories and qualifying domestic top-up taxes recognised under the Multinational Top-up Tax Regulations 2025. The UK’s HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) released a revised Notice 2
See MoreLithuania: Government approves draft order for crypto-asset service providers, financial institutions under DAC8
Lithuania approved DAC8 rules imposing new reporting and due diligence obligations on crypto-asset providers and financial institutions from January 2026. The Lithuanian government has approved a draft order implementing Council Directive (EU)
See MorePakistan: FBR extends 2025 income tax return deadline
FBR extended the Tax Year 2025 corporate income tax return filing deadline to 31 October 2025, after earlier pushing it to 15 October. Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) announced on 15 October 2025, that the deadline for filing of
See MoreGreece: IAPR clarifies tax incentives for corporate reorganisations
IAPR issued Circular E.2088/2025 on 10 October 2025, detailing rules for the new corporate reorganisation tax incentives. Greece’s Independent Authority for Public Revenue (IAPR) has released a Circular E.2088/2025 on 10 October 2025, outlining
See MoreSlovak Republic: MoF publishes updated corporate tax return forms for 2026
The updated return forms must be used for filings with deadlines after 31 December 2025, while the 2024 forms remain for deadlines on or before that date. The Slovak Republic’s Ministry of Finance has published the updated corporate income tax
See MorePoland: Council of Ministers broadens withholding tax relief for foreign investors, pension funds to align with EU rules
The amendment adapts Poland’s CIT regulations to the rulings of the CJEU concerning investment and pension funds. Poland’s Council of Ministers has adopted a draft amendment to Poland's Corporate Income Tax (CIT) Act on 14 October 2025,
See MoreItaly: MoF presents draft budget plan for 2026-28
Italy’s 2026 budget introduces a new three-year tax credit for businesses in SEZs, extends plastic, sugar, and tourist tax exemptions until 2026, allocates EUR 100 million for SLZs, and refinances the Nuova Sabatini incentive. Italy’s
See MoreBrazil: Chamber of Deputies rejects higher taxes on equity interest, financial entities
Proposed tax changes under PM No. 1.303 will not take effect after failing to secure the required approval by the deadline. Brazil's Chamber of Deputies did not approve Provisional Measure (PM) No. 1.303 issued on 11 June 2025, which proposes
See MoreLithuania imposes fines for crypto reporting, account disclosure breaches
Lithuania’s parliament is introducing strict administrative fines for crypto-asset service provider non-compliance, failures to provide accurate information to tax authorities, and breaches of accounting, reporting, and inspection procedures, with
See MoreGhana: GRA issues reminder on tax applicable to asset and liability gains
The notice mentions that a 25% tax applies to gains, with residents able to choose between the flat rate or regular income tax rates, while non-residents pay a final 25% tax on the gross proceeds. The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has issued a
See MoreOman: Tax Authority introduces five-year withholding tax suspension for Omani vessels
Oman suspends withholding tax on Omani-flagged vessels to boost its maritime sector. Oman's Tax Authority has announced a five-year suspension of withholding tax on service contracts for vessels registered under the Omani flag, in a move aimed at
See MoreFrance: Parliament releases 2026 draft finance bill, features extended exceptional taxes on corporations
For 2026, France plans to extend the temporary corporate income surtax at reduced rates for large companies, accelerate the phased elimination of the CVAE business tax, and update global minimum tax rules. France’s parliament has released the
See MoreSaudi Arabia: ZATCA urges WHT form submission for September 2025
ZATCA reminded Saudi businesses to submit September 2025 WHT forms by 12 October to avoid penalties, with a 1% charge for every 30-day delay. The Saudi Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has reminded businesses subject to Withholding Tax
See MoreTurkey updates guidance on ‘invitation to explanation’ tax procedure
Turkey updated its Invitation to Explanation guide to clarify procedures and encourage voluntary tax compliance. Turkey’s Revenue Administration has issued an updated Invitation to Explanation Implementation guide to clarify the application of
See MorePortugal announces 2026 Budget, proposes lower corporate tax rates
Portugal’s 2026 draft budget proposes tax cuts for companies, including a corporate tax rate reduction to 19% (and 15% for SMEs), as part of the plan to lower the rate to 17% by 2028. Portugal’s government has presented the draft State
See MoreDominican Republic: DGII extends deadline for obtaining free digital certificates
DGII extended the deadline for free digital certificates required under its electronic invoicing system ahead of 2025–2026 compliance mandates. The General Directorate of Internal Taxes (DGII) of the Dominican Republic announced, on 8 October
See MoreDominican Republic: DGII to accept credit card tax payments
Tax Authority allowed taxpayers to pay taxes by credit card through Banco de Reservas’ digital channels starting in October 2025. The Dominican Republic’s Tax Authority (DGII) will allow taxpayers to pay taxes using credit cards starting in
See MoreJapan updates guidance on global minimum tax
NTA updated its guidance on global minimum tax rules, clarifying calculations and key definitions. Japan's National Tax Agency (NTA) released a revised version of its interpretative guidance on global minimum tax rules on 26 September
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