France updates guidance on temporary corporate income tax surtax for large companies
The French tax authority has published updated guidance on the temporary corporate income tax surtax for large companies, reflecting the extension and revised liability threshold introduced under the Finance Law for 2026. This official tax
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Croatia drafts one-off 50% tax on excess corporate profits for 2026
Croatia’s government has published a draft law proposing amendments to the Corporate Income (Profit) Tax Law. The key measure is the introduction of a temporary excess profit tax applicable exclusively for the 2026 tax year. This legislation
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Romania introduces temporary windfall tax, diesel excise cuts
Romania has gazetted Law No. 162/2026 on 4 August 2026. Law No. 162/2026 aims to manage a crisis state within the domestic oil and petroleum product markets. The law introduces strict commercial margin limits for fuel distributors and
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Hungary revises windfall tax on oil producers, extends levy to 2027
Hungary has published Act XXXII of 2026 in the Official Gazette, which will enter into force on 18 August 2026. The Act consists of excerpts from the 18 July 2026 issue of the Hungarian Gazette, detailing several newly enacted laws and government
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Nigeria: NRS issues virtual asset tax framework, establishes income tax, VAT, and stamp duty obligations
The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) established a comprehensive framework in 2026 to regulate the taxation of virtual assets (VAs), including cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, and NFTs, through Guidelines on the Taxation of Virtual Assets ( Information
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Finland proposes corporate tax cuts in draft 2027 budget
Finland’s Ministry of Finance announced the draft budget for 2027 on 6 August 2026, which includes several significant corporate tax measures. The government will review the draft budget during its budget session on 1–2 September, after which
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Austria gazettes Budget Accompanying Act 27–28 with corporate tax, parcel tax, pension changes
Austria published the Budget Accompanying Act 2027–2028 in the Official Gazette on 29 July 2026, introducing a broad package of tax, financial and policy measures under the country's dual budget for 2027 and 2028. The legislation includes a new
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Austria: Bundesrat approves 2027–2028 budget
Austria’s Federal Council (Bundesrat) approved the Budget for 2027 and 2028, including a range of tax measures, on 16 July 2026. Financial and tax reforms The Budget detail several significant changes to the Austrian tax and financial
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Austria: Nationalrat approves 24% higher CIT rate in 2027–2028 budget
Austria's parliament (Nationalrat) approved the Budget for 2027 and 2028 on 10 July, including the Budget Accompanying Act 2027–2028 (Budgetbegleitgesetz 2027–2028), which introduces a range of tax measures. Financial and tax
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Australia consults 30% minimum tax for discretionary trusts
Australia has opened a consultation on the implementation of a proposed 30% minimum tax for discretionary trusts on 8 July 2026. The proposed 30% minimum tax for discretionary trusts is scheduled to take effect from 1 July 2028. The proposal,
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Sri Lanka: IRD issues guidance on withholding tax deductionÂ
The Sri Lanka Inland Revenue Department issued Circular No. SEC/2026/E/04 on 8 June 2026, providing withholding agents with guidelines and explanatory notes on the deduction of withholding tax and advance income tax from various types of
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Nigeria rolls out presumptive tax regime for informal sector, bans cash and roadblock collection
Nigeria's Joint Revenue Board published the Presumptive Tax Regulations, 2026, which were originally issued in the Official Gazette on 13 May 2026 and took effect from 1 January 2026. The Nigeria Presumptive Tax Regulations, 2026, serve as a
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Germany gazettes tax advisory reforms, anti-profit shifting measures enter into force
Germany published the Ninth Act Amending Provisions in Tax Consultancy Law and Tax Law in the Official Gazette on 2 July 2026. The legislation introduces extensive reforms to the regulation of tax advisors and tax advisory organisations while
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The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has updated its company tax rates 2025–26 guidance to include the Global Minimum Tax (GMT), which applies at rates ranging from 0% to 15%. The guidance confirms that GMT applies to in-scope multinational
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Dominican Republic temporarily increases CIT rate amongst other reforms
The Dominican Republic has enacted Law 30-26, following its signature by the president on 18 June 2026, introducing a broad package of tax and fiscal measures that amend the Tax Code and related legislation. The reforms include a temporary increase
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Uganda publishes guidance on 2026/27 tax amendments
The Ugandan Revenue Authority published a guidance on 23 June 2026 on tax amendments for the 2026/27 financial year, outlining changes to income tax, VAT, excise duty, tax administration and customs measures introduced under recently enacted
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Kenya: President assents Finance Act 2026, introduces reduced CIT
Kenya's President has enacted the Finance Act 2026, bringing amendments across multiple tax statutes effective from 1 July 2026. The Presidential assent was given on 24 June 2026. The Finance Act, 2026, does not raise taxes. Instead, it
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US: IRS cuts corporate tax interest rates for Q2 2026
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has confirmed that interest rates for the second quarter dropped beginning 1 April 2026. According to the Revenue Ruling 2026-5, the IRS has set out revised interest rates that will apply for the April–June
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