Ecuador proposes law to tackle irregular capital flows, revise dividend taxation
The new law aims to regulate irregular capital flows and introduces revised tax rules on dividends and undistributed profits. Ecuador’s President submitted the Draft Organic Law for the Control of Irregular Capital Flows to the National
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Saudi Arabia: ZATCA urges taxpayers to utilise penalty waiver before 31 December deadline
ZATCA’s penalty exemption scheme before it ends on 31 December 2025. Saudi Arabia’s Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has called on taxpayers to benefit from the ongoing penalty exemption scheme before it concludes on 31 December
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Ireland: Irish Revenue issues updated partnership taxation guidelines
The Tax and Duty Manual details the types, taxation, administrative rules, returns, appeals, and penalties applicable to Irish partnerships. Irish Revenue has released eBrief No. 149/25 introducing a new Tax and Duty Manual (TDM) Part 43-00-03,
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Turkey extends 0% withholding tax on government securities until 2025
he Presidential Decision extends the 0% withholding tax on income from treasury bills, government bonds, and lease certificates until 31 December 2025. Turkey has extended the 0% withholding tax rate on income derived from treasury bills and
See MoreIreland issues revised GMT guidelines for MNEs, domestic groups
The updated guidance on OECD Pillar Two global minimum tax clarifies rules for insurance investment entities, intra-group financing adjustments, pre-transition tax changes, and transitional CbC reporting safe harbor rules. The Irish Revenue
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Luxembourg: Government proposes bill to enforce DAC9, align Pillar Two with OECD standards
DAC9 introduces new rules for sharing top-up tax information and filing obligations under the Pillar Two GMT Directive (Directive (EU) 2022/2523). Luxembourg’s government submitted a draft bill to the parliament to implement Council Directive
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UK unveils digital tax strategy roadmap with focus on e-invoicing
The UK aims to modernise its tax and customs systems through a digital strategy centred on e-invoicing and improved compliance. The UK’s tax, payments, and customs authority, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), has set out its “digital by
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Greece amends corporate, VAT, personal tax laws
Law 5222/2025 introduces changes to VAT, income tax, customs and real estate rules, following public consultation and EU alignment efforts. Greece enacted Law 5222/2025 on 28 July 2025, introducing changes to corporate income tax, VAT, income
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Australia: Productivity Commission proposes corporate tax cuts amongst other tax reforms
The proposal is open for consultation and is set to conclude on 15 September 2025. Australia’s Productivity Commission has published an interim report on 31 July 2025, proposing major changes to the country’s corporate tax framework. The
See MoreGreece updates tax incentives for family wealth management entities
The new law has halved the minimum annual operating expenditure for family offices from EUR 1 million to EUR 500,000, easing financial entry requirements. Greece has enacted Law 5222/2025, introducing enhanced tax incentives for Special Purpose
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Pakistan drops digital presence proceeds tax
The DPPT was scrapped just one month after its introduction on 30 July 2025. Pakistan’s government has scrapped the digital presence proceeds tax (DPPT) on foreign entities supplying digital goods and services to Pakistan’s consumers, only a
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OECD releases updated reporting formats for global minimum tax, CARF, issues new FAQs on CARF, CRS
The OECD has released XML Schemas and User Guides to facilitate reporting and information exchange under the Global Minimum Tax and CARF. As part of ongoing efforts to enhance tax transparency and improve international tax compliance, the OECD
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Nigeria drops proposal to cut corporate tax rate to 25%
A reform in the Nigeria Tax Act removes the proposed reduction of the 30% income tax rate for large companies to 25%. Nigeria has published the Nigeria Tax Act (NTA) in the official gazette, which contains revisions that differ from the
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Korea (Rep.): Ministry of Economy and Finance proposes corporate tax hikes, AI investment incentives, QDMTT Pillar Two rules
The proposals will require approval from the National Assembly before they can enter into force. The South Korean Ministry of Economy and Finance released the 2025 tax law amendment proposal, on 31 July 2025, which includes corporate tax hikes,
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Russia introduces 0% corporate tax, other incentives for International Advanced Development Territory
The law will enter into force on 1 January 2026. Russia’s State Duma approved Federal Law No. 518779-8 on 22 July 2025, amending the Tax Code to establish tax and social contribution incentives for residents of the International Advanced
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UK: HMRC adds Spain, Guernsey as Pillar Two recognised territories
HMRC confirms Spain and Guernsey as recognised Pillar Two jurisdictions in Notice 2 issued on 24 July 2025. The UK’s tax, payments and customs authority, His Majesty’s Revenue & Customs (HMRC) issued Notice 2 — Pillar Two top-up taxes
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US: Treasury publishes list of countries requiring cooperation with an international boycott with no changes
The list includes Iraq, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, and Yemen. The US Department of the Treasury published a notice in the Federal Register on 31 July 2025, listing countries that may require participation or
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Costa Rica postpones launch of new digital tax platform
The launch of the new digital tax platform has been rescheduled to 6 October 2025. Costa Rica’s Tax Administration (DGT) has announced that the launch of the new digital tax platform, “TRIBU-CR,” has been postponed from 4 August to 6
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