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
See MoreKazakhstan 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
See MoreItaly 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
See MoreKuwait 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
See MoreAustralia: ATO issues draft guidance on Pillar Two filings
The consultation period for the draft guidance closes on 29 August 2025. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has issued draft guidance, PCG 2025/D3, on 16 July 2025 detailing its transitional approach to Pillar Two filing obligations.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
See MoreOECD 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
See MoreItaly: 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
See MoreUS: 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
See MorePoland: 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
See MoreTaiwan: 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
See MoreMalaysia 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
See MoreCosta Rica issues transition guidelines for new digital tax system
The resolution outlines the guidelines for disabling current tax platforms to transition to the new “TRIBU-CR” system, which will take effect on 4 August 2025. Costa Rica’s Tax Administration (DGT) issued Resolution No. MH-DGT-RES-0011-2025
See MorePoland: MoF issues guidance on beneficial ownership for withholding tax
The guidance provides clarification of the application of the beneficial owner clause for withholding tax under Corporate and Individual Income Tax Laws. Poland’s Ministry of Finance has issued guidance on 3 July 2025, regarding the application
See MoreIndia: CBDT launches nationwide drive to crack down on false income tax deduction and exemption claims
The income tax department has begun a large-scale verification to detect and act against fraudulent claims of deductions and exemptions in income tax returns. India’s Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) initiated a nationwide verification
See MoreChile extends reduced tax rate for qualifying SMEs until 2028
The new law extends the reduced 12.5% rate through 2025-2027, with a 15% rate starting in 2028. Chile published Law No. 21755 in the Official Gazette on 11 July 2025, extending the temporary reduced corporate tax rate for qualifying SMEs under
See MoreIndonesia mandates income tax withholding by e-commerce and online platforms
The regulation introduces income tax withholding requirements for both domestic and foreign e-commerce and online marketplace operators. Indonesia's Ministry of Finance announced Regulation No. 37 of 11 June 2025 (PMK37/2025) on 14 July 2025,
See MoreCosta Rica sets new rules for tobacco tax calculation
The regulations mandate procedures for calculating taxes on tobacco products to fund social welfare and ensure prior reporting of price and import data. Costa Rica’s tax administration (DGT) has published Resolution No. MH-DGT-RES-0008-2025 in
See MoreBolivia: National Tax Service announces corporate tax filing and payment deadline for industrial, construction, oil sectors
The deadline is for tax periods ending on 31 March 2025. Bolivia’s National Tax Service (SIN) announced on 11 July 2025, reminding taxpayers in the industrial, construction, and oil sectors that the deadline to file and pay corporate income
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