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 2025. 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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Finland establishes permanent tax residency framework for foreign investment funds
The President of Finland ratified a law that brings amendments to the Income Tax Act concerning the tax residency rules for certain foreign investment funds on 16 June 2026. Under Finland’s general rules, a foreign entity can be treated as a
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CJEU Advocate General supports Luxembourg’s ATAD transposition on securitisation entities from interest limitation rules
The Advocate General (AG) Juliane Kokott of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has issued her opinion in Case C-138/24, involving an infringement claim by the European Commission against the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg on 18 June
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Poland gazettes notice identifying 44 jurisdictions with QIIR, 49 with QDMTT under GloBE rules
Poland has issued a notice identifying jurisdictions, other than Poland, that have introduced a qualified income inclusion rule (QIIR) or a qualified domestic minimum top-up tax (QDMTT), or that satisfy the QDMTT safe harbour conditions. The notice,
See MoreMalaysia gazettes employer tax incentive for flexible work practices
Malaysia has gazetted the Income Tax (Deduction for the Costs of Implementation of Flexible Work Arrangements) Rules 2026Â on 16 June 2026. The Income Tax (Deduction for the Costs of Implementation of Flexible Work Arrangements) Rules 2026
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Canada: Spring Economic Update 2026 receives Royal Assent
Canada’s Department of Finance announced that Bill C‑30, An Act to implement certain provisions of the Spring Economic Update tabled in Parliament on 28 April 2026, has received Royal Assent on 19 June 2026. It delivers targeted measures to
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Germany updates guidance on permanent establishments under domestic, international tax law
Germany’s Ministry of Finance has published updated administrative principles on the concept and establishment of permanent establishments (PEs) under domestic and international tax law, providing detailed guidance for both resident and
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Brazil: RFB refines CSLL additional tax framework under GloBE rules
Brazil’s Federal Revenue Service (RFB) has published the Normative Instruction RFB No. 2,329 on 19 June 2026, amending the rules governing the Additional Social Contribution on Net Profit (CSLL) surcharge as per Normative Instruction RFB No. 2,228
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