Taiwan: MoF clarifies direct and indirect holdings count in CFC rules
The finance ministry confirms both direct and indirect related-party ownership count when determining CFC status in low-tax jurisdictions. Taiwan’s Ministry of Finance has released a statement on 31 July 2025 clarifying that in assessing
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Singapore: IRAS rules capital gains from property interest transfers are tax-exempt
IRAS ruled on 1 August 2025 that gains from intra-group transfer of long-held investment properties are capital and not taxable. The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) released an advance ruling summary no. 16/2025 on 1 August 2025,
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Argentina continues tax suspension for non-profits, healthcare sector
The tax suspension is now extended to 31 December 2025. Argentina has issued General Resolution 5736/2025 on 29 July 2025, which extends the suspension of collection lawsuits and enforced collection measures for non-profit entities and healthcare
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Ireland: Revenue updates tax and duty manual for 2024 corporation tax returns
Irish Revenue updates tax and duty manual with key changes for filing 2024 corporation tax returns. Irish Revenue has published eBrief No. 154/25 on 5 August 2025 announcing updates to the Tax and Duty Manual (TDM) relating to the completion of
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UAE: FTA publishes corporate tax payment user manual
The manual is prepared to help registered corporate taxpayers to navigate through the Federal Tax Authority EmaraTax portal and make corporate tax payments. The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has published a Taxpayer User Manual for Corporate
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Switzerland clarifies top-up tax treatment of residual tax on distributions
Switzerland confirms treatment of residual tax on distributions for top-up tax calculations effective from 1 January 2024. The Swiss Federal Tax Administration released Communication-026-E-2025-e on 24 July 2025, clarifying the treatment of
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Kazakhstan consults on liquidity criteria for tax exempt securities
The consultation ends on 14 August 2025. Kazakhstan launched a public consultation on liquidity criteria for securities traded on its stock exchanges on 30 July 2025. These criteria will determine eligibility for a tax exemption on dividends
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UK: HMRC publishes internal guidance on multinational, domestic top-up taxes
HMRC has published internal guidance on the UK’s Multinational and Domestic Top-up Taxes, aligned with the OECD’s Pillar Two rules. UK’s tax, payments and customs authority (HMRC) published its Internal Manual on the Multinational Top-up
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Italy implements emergency tax revisions on CFC, hybrid mismatch penalty rules
Urgent tax measures include revising the domestic CFC rules, tax loss carry-forward provisions, and the penalty protection regime for hybrid mismatch assessments. Italy’s parliament converted Law Decree No. 84 of 17 June 2025 into law with
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Korea (Rep.) unveils 2025 tax revision bill, enhances R&D credits
The 2025 tax reform bill aims to bolster strategic industries and welfare by introducing targeted tax credits for R&D, AI, and K-content, while streamlining corporate and capital gains taxes. South Korea’s Ministry of Economy and Finance
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UAE: FTA issues updated guide on private tax clarifications
The revised guidance incorporates new provisions and clarifies procedures for submitting clarification requests, including those related to Pillar Two rules The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) released an updated version of its tax procedures
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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
See MoreIreland: 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
See MoreUK 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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