Philippines: DoF clarifies local tax rules to improve business ease, support growth
The Philippines Department of Finance (DOF), together with the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), has issued Joint Memorandum Circular (JMC) No. 01-2026, or the Guidelines on the
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European Commission urges Germany to remove restrictions on SME investment allowance abroad
The European Commission has issued a letter of formal notice to Germany for non-compliance with EU rules on freedom of establishment, finding that the country’s SME investment deduction allowance may discriminate against cross-border investments
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European Commission urges Poland to address DAC7 reporting non-compliance by foreign digital platforms
The European Commission has issued a letter of formal notice to Poland for incorrectly transposing Council Directive (EU) 2021/514 (DAC7), specifically regarding the exemption from EU registration and reporting obligations for foreign platform
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Australia: ATO issues guidance on reporting income earned through digital platforms or apps
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has released general guidance on reporting income earned through digital platforms or apps on 3 June 2026. Money earned through digital platforms or apps is sharing economy income and must be reported in a tax
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Norway: MoF consults Pillar Two Side-by-Side Package implementation
The Norwegian Ministry of Finance has launched a public consultation on proposed amendments to the Supplementary Tax Act, introduced in January 2024 to implement the Pillar Two global minimum tax rules. The Act of 12 January 2024 implements
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Sri Lanka: IRD reminds bookmakers, gaming operators of June levy deadline
The Sri Lankan Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has reminded taxpayers engaged in bookmaker and gaming businesses of their obligation to pay the monthly levy on gross collections for the month of May 2026 by 7 June 2026. The notice, issued for the
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South Africa raises official interest rate for tax purposes to 8% from June 2026
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has published an updated version of its Interest Rates – Table 3, confirming that the official rate of interest for income tax purposes has increased from 7.75% to 8.00% with effect from 1 June 2026. The
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Portugal gazettes DAC8 crypto reporting, DAC9 Pillar Two information exchange rules
Portugal has published Law No. 26/2026 of 3 June 2026, implementing Council Directive (EU) 2023/2226 (DAC8) and Council Directive (EU) 2025/872 (DAC9). The legislation establishes a comprehensive framework for administrative cooperation in tax
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Taiwan clarifies CFC loss deduction filing, documentation requirements
Taiwan’s National Taxation Bureau of Taipei, Ministry of Finance, stated that the Controlled Foreign Corporation (hereinafter referred to as CFC) system has been in effect since 2023. Profit-seeking enterprises reporting CFC's losses must provide
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Belgium gazettes programme law, introduces increased withholding tax rate
Belgium has gazetted the Programme Law of 30 May 2026 on 1 June 2026, a comprehensive legislative act designed to implement diverse fiscal and administrative reforms. This legislation introduces significant taxation adjustments, specifically
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Denmark reduces corporate tax in government coalition agreement
Denmark has published the four-party government coalition policy agreement on 2 June 2026, setting out a broad package of proposed tax reforms aimed at increasing national wealth, strengthening competitiveness, and encouraging work and
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France approves GloBE Information Exchange Agreement under Pillar Two for automatic tax data exchange
The French Council of Ministers approved the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on the Exchange of GloBE Information (GIR MCAA) under Pillar Two of the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on BEPS on 27 May 2026. The GIR MCAA is designed to
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Brazil: RFB issues guidance on PIS/Cofins credits during CBS transition
Brazil’s tax administration, the Federal Revenue Service (RFB) has clarified on 3 June 2026 that existing PIS/Pasep and Cofins tax credits will remain valid and usable even after these contributions phase out with the introduction of the
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France’s Directorate General of Public Finances (DGFiP) has clarified its position on the centralised filing and exchange of the GloBE Information Return (GIR), confirming its intention to apply a transitional relief framework aligned with the
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Bolivia: National Assembly implements tax transparency, amnesty law
Bolivia’s National Assembly has enacted the Tax Transparency and Amnesty Law 1733 (Ley No. 1733), which was published in the Official Gazette on 28 May 2026. Law 1733 introduces broad tax administration and procedural measures aimed at waiving
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US: Treasury, IRS issue Section 892 proposed regulations to provide grandfathering protection and transitional relief to sovereign investors
The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service announced on 29 May 2026 that it has issued additional guidance addressing the applicability dates of recent proposed regulations under Section 892 of the Internal Revenue Code, which
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Turkey clarifies domestic minimum corporate income tax, REIT exemption rules
Turkey’s Revenue Administration has issued General Communiqué No. 25, providing detailed implementation guidance on recent amendments to the Corporate Tax Law introduced by Law No. 7524 and Law No. 7566. The Communiqué, published in the
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UK: HMRC updates DOTAS guidance on disclosure rules, reporting duties, and penalties
The UK HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has revised its guidance outlining the statutory requirements for the Disclosure of Tax Avoidance Schemes (DOTAS) regime on 29 May 2026. The Disclosure of Tax Avoidance Schemes (DOTAS) regime is designed to
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