Philippines 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
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New 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
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Chile 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
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Nigeria 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
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Latvia 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
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Germany 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
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Australia: 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
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South 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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Sweden revises tax deduction regulations for green energy installations
Sweden has amended tax reduction rules for green technology installations, effective 1 July 2025. Sweden’s government has published Law No. SFS 2025:541 in the Official Gazette on 28 May 2025. This legislation amends the tax reduction
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Bangladesh: Cigarettes to cost more due to hiked taxes, duties in 2025-26 budget
Interim govt proposes hiking cigarette taxes to 5% on turnover, 300% on paper. The interim government of Bangladesh has suggested increasing the advance tax on the turnover of cigarette manufacturers from the existing 3% to 5%, taking into
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Panama extends tax filing deadline for select colon free trade zone taxpayers
The deadline extension only applies to taxpayers who had requested an extension. Panama’s tax administration (DGI) published Resolution 201-3727 in the Official Gazette on 29 April 2025, extending the deadline for Colon Free Trade Zone
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Colombia: DIAN extends tax information filing deadlines for TY 2024
This extension has been granted due to technical difficulties experienced on the Tax Authority's website. The Colombian Tax Authority (DIAN) has extended the deadline for submitting specific tax information for the taxable year (TY) 2024,
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New Zealand enacts 2025 budget, includes investment boost and Kiwisaver reforms
Taxation (Budget Measures) Act 2025 was published in the Official Gazette on 29 May 2025. New Zealand published the Taxation (Budget Measures) Act 2025 in the Official Gazette, after it received royal assent on 29 May 2025. The Taxation
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Hong Kong issues ruling on corporate treasury centres eligibility for profit tax concessions
The Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department (IRD) issued an advance ruling about an applicant's eligibility for the 8.25% concessionary tax rate for qualifying corporate treasury centres, which has been available since 1 April 2016. The Hong Kong
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Ireland updates tax registration guidelines for corporation tax, income tax, and other taxes
Irish Revenue updates registration guidelines for income tax, corporation tax, PAYE/PRSI, and RCT. Irish Revenue has published eBrief No. 109/25 on 23 May 2025, announcing revised guidelines for registering for Income Tax (IT), Corporation Tax
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Bangladesh: Interim Government announces 2025-26 national budget
The government’s growth forecast of 5.5% falls below the IMF’s estimate, signalling a shift away from chasing ambitious GDP targets and mega projects. The budget is set at BDT 7,90,000 crore, with a revenue budget of BDT 5,74,000
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Bolivia further extends corporate tax filing deadline
The corporate income tax filing deadline has been extended to 20 June 2025. Bolivia’s tax authorities (SIN) issued Resolution No. 102500000024 on 27 May 2025, announcing that the corporate income tax (IUE) filing deadline for the fiscal year
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Qatar approves tax exemption on capital gains from group restructuring
Qatar has approved a tax exemption on capital gains from group restructurings, aiming to boost investment, support business growth, and enhance economic competitiveness. Qatar’s General Tax Authority announced its support for the Cabinet’s
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