Portugal: Parliament approves corporate tax cuts from 2028
Portugal’s parliament has gazetted Law No. 64/2025 on 7 November 2025, reducing corporate income tax rates. Under the new law, the standard corporate income tax (CIT) rate will decrease to 17% for tax periods commencing on or after 1 January
See MoreCyprus: Council of Ministers approves tax reforms, includes high corporate tax
The Cyprus Council of Ministers has approved the tax reform plan after the Cyprus Tax Reform Team presented its tax proposals to key stakeholders at the Presidential Palace on 26 February 2025. The main tax measures are: Corporate tax
See MoreUS: Texas issues new franchise tax rates, threshold caps for 2026–27
The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts has released the franchise (margin) tax rates, thresholds, and deduction limits for 2026 and 2027. The tax rates remain unchanged from 2024 to 2025, while both the no-tax-due threshold and the compensation
See MoreRussia: State Duma approves draft tax code amendments in first reading
State Duma approves draft tax changes to fund defence, national projects, and social benefits. The Russian State Duma approved in first reading a draft law introducing wide-ranging amendments to the Tax Code on 22 October 2025. Finance Minister
See MoreKazakhstan 2026 tax code: A full reset of the country’s approach to corporate taxation
Kazakhstan’s new Tax Code, coming into force on 1 January 2026, is more than a technical rewrite. It’s a full reset of the country’s approach to corporate taxation, profit allocation, and cross-border oversight. Behind the headlines of
See MorePoland: Parliament approves increased corporate taxes on financial institutions
Poland raised bank corporate tax rates from 2026 and gradually lowered the bank tax for other financial institutions. The Polish parliament (Sejm) approved amendments to the Corporate Income Tax (CIT) Act and related taxes for financial
See MoreBrazil: Chamber of Deputies rejects higher taxes on equity interest, financial entities
Proposed tax changes under PM No. 1.303 will not take effect after failing to secure the required approval by the deadline. Brazil's Chamber of Deputies did not approve Provisional Measure (PM) No. 1.303 issued on 11 June 2025, which proposes
See MorePortugal announces 2026 Budget, proposes lower corporate tax rates
Portugal’s 2026 draft budget proposes tax cuts for companies, including a corporate tax rate reduction to 19% (and 15% for SMEs), as part of the plan to lower the rate to 17% by 2028. Portugal’s government has presented the draft State
See MorePoland: Council of Ministers approve corporate tax increases for banks, cuts special bank levy
Starting in 2026, the standard corporate tax rate for banks will increase from 19% to 30% before dropping to 26% in 2027 and 23% from 2028 onward, while the reduced rate will rise from 9% to 20% in 2026 and then fall to 16% in 2027 and 13% in
See MoreUK: HMRC publishes 2025 corporate tax statistics
This annual report details corporate tax receipts and liabilities, categorised by company count, income, deductions, industry sector, size, and financial year. The UK tax authority, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), published its annual
See MorePoland: Council of Ministers adopt 2026 draft budget act
The 2026 draft includes various fiscal changes, such as an increase in the corporate tax rate for the banking sector, a rise in the VAT exemption threshold, and an increase in excise rates on alcoholic beverages. Poland’s Council of Ministers
See MoreRussia: MoF presents various tax reforms, includes VAT increases as part of 2026 budget package
The budget proposals include a standard VAT rate hike from 20% to 22%, and the simplified VAT threshold will drop from RUB 60 million to RUB 10 million, amongst others. Russia’s Ministry of Finance has submitted a series of draft laws to the
See MoreEstonia to maintain income tax rate to support growth
Estonia keeps taxes steady, boosts defence, and essential worker pay. Estonia’s government has reached an in-principle agreement on the state budget for 2026. At least 5% of GDP will be earmarked for a surge in Estonia’s defence
See MoreEthiopia: House of Representatives pass income tax reform, introduces changes to corporate and alternative minimum tax
The amendments aim to modernise Ethiopia’s tax system, improve compliance, simplify procedures, and broaden the tax base to include emerging and digital sectors. The Ethiopian House of Peoples’ Representatives approved the Income Tax
See MorePoland: MoF consults on draft corporate tax reform to address tax gaps
The deadline for submitting comments is 26 September 2025. Poland’s Ministry of Finance has initiated a public consultation on 16 September 2025 regarding the draft amendments to the Corporate Income Tax (CIT) framework. The proposed
See MoreNetherlands: Government presents 2026 budget, outlines main tax measures
The plan introduces technical updates and minor adjustments to income tax, wage tax, corporate tax, motor vehicle tax, heavy vehicle tax, and environmental taxes. The Dutch government unveiled the 2026 Budget along with the Tax Plan on 16
See MoreSlovak Republic: MoF unveils 2026 public finance, tax reform measures
The key tax changes are in the corporate and investment sectors, which face higher taxes: the top corporate license fee rises to EUR 11,520, and the special levy jumps to 15%. Consumption taxes increase, with VAT on sugary/salty foods at 23% and
See MoreFinland: Government announces 2026 budget measures
The 2026 budget proposal includes reduced corporate tax rates, tightened crypto reporting requirements, adjusted VAT rates, and cuts to CO2 fuel taxes, as well as increased taxes on vehicles, tobacco, alcohol, and soft drinks. Finland’s
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