UK: HMRC issues updated guidance on multinational and domestic top-up taxes
The UK HMRC updated its guidance on preparing for the Multinational Top-up Tax and the Domestic Top-up Tax on 9 June 2025. UK HMRC updated its guidance on How to prepare for the Multinational Top-up Tax and the Domestic Top-up Tax on 9 June
See MoreSingapore: IRAS updates e-tax guide on foreign asset disposal gains
IRAS revises tax rules for foreign asset sales—gains may be taxable if transactions lack economic substance in Singapore, effective 1 January 2024. The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) published an updated e-Tax Guide Income Tax:
See MoreColombia updates self-withholding tax rates starting June 2025
Colombia revises self-withholding tax rates from 1 June 2025, with new sector-based rates and payment thresholds. Colombia’s Ministry of Finance has issued Decree No. 0572 on 28 May 2025, updating the self-withholding tax rates for a broad
See MoreUS: IRS reminds taxpayers due date of second quarter estimated tax payment of 16 June
The IRS issued a reminder that the second quarter 2025 estimated tax payment is due on 16 June 2025. The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued IR-2025-65 on 6 June 2025, reminding taxpayers that the second quarter 2025 estimated tax payment is
See MoreIceland consults on global minimum tax implementation
Iceland is holding a public consultation from 4 June to 5 August 2025 on a proposed bill to implement the Pillar 2 global minimum tax under the GloBE Model Rules. Iceland's Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs has opened a public consultation
See MoreHong Kong enacts BEPS 2.0 Pillar Two minimum tax law
Under Pillar Two of BEPS 2.0, a global minimum tax of 15% is imposed on multinational enterprise (MNE) groups with annual consolidated revenue of EUR 750 million or above in at least two of the four fiscal years immediately preceding the current
See MoreColombia updates withholding and self-withholding tax rates
Colombia updates income tax withholding rates and thresholds, effective 1 June 2025. Colombia’s National Government released Decree 0572 of 2025 on 28 May 2025, which updated the income tax self-withholding rates and revised minimum withholding
See MoreUS: IRS issues interim guidance on simplified option for CAMT calculation
The guidance offers a simplified method to determine "applicable corporation" status under IRC Sec. 59(k), increasing minimum thresholds and waiving some estimated tax penalties. The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued Notice 2025-27,
See MoreEgypt to replace capital gains tax with stamp tax on stock transactions
Egypt's Cabinet replaces the capital gains tax on securities with a stamp tax. Egypt’s Cabinet has decided to cancel the capital gains tax on securities listed on the country’s stock exchanges on 4 June 2025. Ministers have decided to
See MoreDenmark: Parliament approves changes to Pillar Two minimum tax, Pillar One Amount B, related measures
The Parliament approved Bill L 194A on 3 June 2025. Denmark’s parliament has approved Bill L 194A, amending the Minimum Taxation Act, Corporate Tax Act, and other laws on 3 June 2025. Minimum Taxation Act and Corporate Tax Act The
See MorePhilippines enacts Capital Markets Efficiency Promotion Act (CMEPA)
Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. has signed the Capital Markets Efficiency Promotion Act (CMEPA) into law on 30 May 2025, which goes into force on 1 July 2025. Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., has signed the Capital
See MoreNew Zealand lowers interest rates on tax underpayments and overpayments
New Zealand Inland Revenue updated the UOMI Rates on 28 May 2025. Underpayment rates drop to 9.89% (from 10.88%), and overpayment rates decrease to 3.27% (from 4.30%). The New Zealand Inland Revenue has published the revised Taxation (Use of
See MoreChile confirms end date for Costa Rica’s preferential tax regime status
Chile’s tax Administration (SII) confirmed that Costa Rica is not considered a preferential tax regime under the Income Tax Law. Chile’s tax authority (SII) issued Letter Ruling No. 1007 on 22 May 2025 regarding when Costa Rica ceased to be
See MoreNigeria implements incentives to enhance cost efficiency in upstream petroleum operations
The President signed an incentives program to encourage cost efficiency in upstream petroleum operations, which includes a tax credit of up to 20% of an operator’s annual tax liability. Nigeria's Ministry of Information and National Orientation
See MoreLatvia postpones mandatory B2B e-invoicing
Latvia delays mandatory B2B e-invoicing to 1 January 2027. Latvia's Ministry of Smart Administration and Regional Development has proposed postponing the mandatory implementation of B2B e-invoicing for all registered businesses to 1 January
See MoreGermany extends obligation to correct tax returns
Germany has updated the Tax Code with a new provision to promptly report any incorrect or incomplete tax returns. Germany’s Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection has introduced a new provision in the Tax Code for taxpayers reporting
See MoreAustralia: ATO grants 12-month extension for Not-for-Profits to update governing documents for tax exemption compliance
The extension applies to NFPs that have not distributed income or assets to members while it is operating and winding up. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) announced on 2 June 2025, a 12-month extension for self-assessing income tax exempt
See MoreSouth Africa revises guide for withholding tax on royalties return
SARS updates guide for Withholding Tax on Royalties (WTR01), effective 30 May 2025. Includes filing, payment, and refund processes, with references to the Income Tax Act. Email submissions remain open for LBI and HWI taxpayers. The South African
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