Belgium introduces tiered capital gains tax on financial assets with progressive rates, exemptions
The Belgian Ministry of Finance has published Circular 2026/C/74 on 22 July 2026. Circular 2026/C/74 outlines the Belgian tax framework for financial capital gains following legislation enacted on 6 April 2026. Circular 2026/C/74 provides
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Netherlands sets escalating fines for trust UBO registration failures
The Netherlands Ministry of Finance has published a policy rule on 13 July 2026 outlining new administrative fine policies regarding the registration of ultimate beneficial owners (UBOs) for trusts and similar legal arrangements. Effective from 1
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Hungary: NAV cuts corporate allowances and tax types to meet RRF commitments, scraps trust and foundation tax exemptionsÂ
Hungary’s government has submitted Draft Law T/387 to the parliament on 17 July 2026 to implement commitments under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) plan by August 31, 2026, alongside other government programs. This legislative
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Taiwan clarifies tax treatment of fines under Income Tax Act
Taiwan’s National Taxation Bureau of the Central Area, Ministry of Finance, stated that Article 38 of the Income Tax Act stipulates that losses incurred not in the course of operation of business or subsidiary business, as well as surcharges for
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Belgium introduces Pillar Two mandate for professional tax representatives
Belgium's Federal Public Service (SPF) Finance has updated its Pillar Two guidance on 23 July 2026 to introduce a new Pillar Two mandate, allowing companies to formally appoint a professional representative, such as an accounting firm or an
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Thailand approves draft decree to expand, extend tax incentives for Social Enterprises
Thailand's Cabinet approved in principle a draft Royal Decree under the Revenue Code at its meeting on 21 July 2026, revising tax measures supporting Social Enterprises through amendments to Royal Decree (No. 735) B.E. 2564 (2021). According to
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Italy confirms cross-border UCITS mergers are tax-neutral for investors
Italian investors holding shares in collective investment funds can now participate in cross-border UCITS (undertakings for collective investment in transferable securities) mergers tax-free. The Italian Revenue Agency confirmed this position on 20
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Australia: ATO announces ESIC reporting deadline
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) announced, on 22 July 2026, that the annual information reporting deadline for early stage innovation companies is nearly here. Companies that issued new shares during 2025–26 must lodge their information
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China lowers threshold for special tax treatment of assets and liabilities in business reorganisations
China's State Taxation Administration (STA) has issued Announcement No. 13 of 2026 on 8 July 2026, introducing rules on the special tax treatment applicable to corporate restructuring transactions, including mergers and demergers. China has
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Peru introduces 100% tax deduction for reinvested profits under new maritime industry incentives
Peru has enacted Law No. 32706, introducing tax incentives and industry measures aimed at modernising the country's commercial fleet used for national coastal shipping while strengthening the domestic naval industry, including shipbuilding, repair
See MoreNetherlands: CFC levy cannot offset low-tax free investments under participation exemption
The Dutch Tax Administration issued a clarification on 21 July 2026, explaining that the controlled foreign company (CFC) levy does not take low-tax-free investments into account. The recent clarification by the Dutch Tax Administration provides
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Mauritius: Cabinet approves implementation of Qualified Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax (QDMTT)
The Mauritius Cabinet approved new regulations to support the implementation of its Qualified Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax (QDMTT), providing further guidance on the operation of the domestic minimum tax regime introduced in 2025. The Cabinet
See MoreNetherlands consults bill targeting compliance simplifications, adjustment of reorganisation facilities, hybrid entity changes
The Dutch government has put forward a comprehensive legislative package designed to refine the Income Tax Act 2001, the Corporate Income Tax Act 1969, the Successions Act 1956, and other tax frameworks. Following this, the government has opened a
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Chile: SII extends tax relief for 20 more municipalities after storm damage
Chile's tax authority (SII), the Ministry of Finance and the General Treasury, announced on 20 July 2026 that they have added 20 municipalities to a forgiveness programme for storm-affected taxpayers, expanding relief to cover individuals and
See MoreItaly clarifies GMT penalties, 90-day return cutoff under voluntary disclosure, centralised GloBE filings
The Italian Revenue Agency has published a new FAQ on the Pillar Two Global Minimum Tax (GMT) on 17 July 2026, expanding on the guidance first issued on 29 May 2026. While the original FAQs covered topics such as reporting obligations, safe
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Indonesia: Parliament approves new tax incentive framework for IFCs
Indonesia's parliament unanimously approved legislation that will let the government establish international financial centres (IFCs) across the country on Tuesday, 21 July 2026. The law aims to pull in foreign capital and support the
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Luxembourg introduces Pillar Two bill with Side-by-Side package
The Luxembourg parliament is considering a draft law submitted on 17 July 2026 that would amend the Law of 22 December 2023 on the minimum effective taxation of multinational enterprise groups and large national groups. The amendments would
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Chile: SII grants tax amnesty to storm-affected regions through October 2026
Chile's Ministry of Finance, the tax authority (SII), and the General Treasury of the Republic (TGR) have granted automatic tax relief to taxpayers in 28 municipalities hit by a recent storm system, according to a release on 19 July
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