Netherlands enacts Box 3 income rebuttal scheme
The Box 3 Rebuttal Rule Act allows taxpayers to use their actual return instead of the deemed rate, potentially reducing taxable income when the actual return is lower. The Netherlands enacted the Box 3 Rebuttal Rule Act on 18 July 2025,
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Australia: ATO issues guidance on foreign capital gains withholding credits from property sales
Clients subject to the foreign resident capital gains withholding (FRCGW) are required to file a tax return to claim withheld credits, regardless of income level. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has issued a guidance on 18 July 2025, on
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Belgium: Chamber of Deputies approve participation exemption changes, exit tax rules, other tax reforms
From 2026, Belgium's tax changes include stricter participation exemption rules, exit tax on cross-border reorganisations, a permanent 6% VAT for residential demolition/reconstruction, and higher VAT on coal and fossil fuel boilers. The Belgian
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Pakistan exempts Google from new digital tax, confirms resident status
The FBR has clarified that the Digital Presence Proceeds Tax does not apply to Google because it has maintained a branch office in Pakistan and is considered a tax resident under domestic tax laws. The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) of Pakistan
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Kyrgyzstan establishes 49-year tax-exempt special financial and investment zone
The territory aims to attract investment by offering income tax exemption to residents and permitting activities such as asset management, fintech, banking, Islamic finance, insurance, tourism, and other commercial ventures. Kyrgyzstan's
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Philippines: DoF clarifies 20% final tax on interest income is not a new levy under Capital Markets Act
The DoF clarified that the 20% final tax on interest income standardises rates to address inequities favouring the wealthy, rather than introducing a new tax. The Philippines Department of Finance (DoF) released a statement on 17 July 2025 to
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G20 finance ministers, central bank governors commit to ongoing discussions on Pillar Two global minimum tax concerns
They expressed their commitment to continuing constructive engagement to address concerns surrounding the Pillar Two global minimum taxes. The G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors issued a Communique following their meeting held on
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Hong Kong: IRD extends deadline for 2024-25 lodgement tax returns
Businesses with accounting year-ends between 1 December and 31 December 2024 now have an extended tax filing deadline of 29 August 2025. The Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has released a Circular Letter to Tax Representatives on the
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Kazakhstan introduces 10% corporate tax on select income
Law No. 208-VIII ZRK is effective from 1 January 2025. Kazakhstan has introduced a new 10% corporate tax rate for certain incomes under Law No. 208-VIII ZRK, signed by the President on 15 July 2025 and published on 16 July 2025. The rate
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Italy gazettes Decree regulating exemption from loss carry-forward restrictions for intra-group restructurings
Italy has implemented an exemption from tax loss carry-forward restrictions for intra-group restructurings under Article 177-ter of the Income Tax Code, effective from 31 December 2024. Italy’s Ministry of Economy and Finance has published the
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Kuwait launches online registration service for multinational entities subject to DMTT
Kuwait’s Ministry of Finance has launched an online registration service for companies subject to the 15% Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax under Law No. (157) of 2024, effective from 1 January 2025. Kuwait’s Ministry of Finance has launched a new
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Australia: ATO issues draft guidance on Pillar Two filings
The consultation period for the draft guidance closes on 29 August 2025. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has issued draft guidance, PCG 2025/D3, on 16 July 2025 detailing its transitional approach to Pillar Two filing obligations. This
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OECD reports to G20 on tax transparency and global minimum tax
The OECD has released the Secretary-General Tax Report to G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors, and Taking Stock of Progress on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purpose,s ahead of the G20 meeting held from 17 to 18 July
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Italy: Council of Ministers approves additional supplementary and corrective amendments to tax reform
The bill simplifies regulations, enhances transparency and fairness, revises the Taxpayer's Bill of Rights, and clarifies the self-assessment process with added sanctions. Italy’s Council of Ministers has preliminarily approved a Legislative
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US: IRS offers tax relief to New Mexico flood and storm victims
The tax filing and payment deadline has been extended to 2 February 2026 for New Mexico taxpayers. The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued NM-2025-03 on 16 July 2025, in which it announced tax relief for individuals and businesses in
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Poland: Senate approves bill to ease corporate tax rules
The legislation repeals the requirement for large corporate income taxpayers to publish a report on their executed tax strategy. Poland’s Senate passed two tax legislation amendments without changes on 17 July 2025. Corporate Income Tax
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Taiwan: MoF warns enterprises on timely CFC loss reporting
The finance ministry stated that CFC losses need supporting documents by the tax deadline, or they won’t be allowed. Taiwan’s Ministry of Finance (MOF) stated that CFC losses will be disallowed unless supporting documents are submitted by the
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Malaysia issues updated guidance on taxation of Malaysian ships
The Public Ruling updates the tax treatment and shipping income exemptions for qualifying Malaysian residents, replacing the 2012 edition. RegFollower Desk The Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRBM) has issued Public Ruling No. 1/2025 on 15
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