Poland: Government adopts 2026 budget law, increases corporate tax for banks
The draft 2026 budget law increases the corporate tax rate for the banking sector, a rise in the VAT exemption threshold from PLN 200,000 to PLN 240,000, and a 15% hike in excise rates on alcoholic beverages. Poland's government has adopted the
See MorePoland: MoF to increase corporate tax rate for banks
The changes are set to take effect on 1 January 2026. Poland’s Ministry of Finance has announced plans on 21 August 2025 to adjust the corporate income tax rate for banks, with a target rate of 23% starting in 2028, up from the current
See MorePoland: Ministry of Digital Affairs proposes levy on digital services
The proposed DST targets companies with global revenues over EUR 750 million, applying varying rates ranging from 3% to 6% for broad digital activities like platforms, ride-sharing, and data sales, and 5% to 7.5% for targeted digital
See MoreKorea (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
See MoreAngola: Financial sector to face higher corporate tax from 2026
Angola's new Corporate Income Tax Code, effective 1 January 2026, includes 35% for financial institutions, insurance, and telecoms, 25% for most sectors, and 10% for agriculture. Angola will introduce a new Corporate Income Tax (IRPC) Code,
See MoreKazakhstan adopts new tax code, introduces additional R&D tax deduction to 200%
The Tax Code, effective 1 January 2026, introduces a standard CIT rate of 20%, adjusted CIT rates for various sectors, a VAT increase from 12% to 16%, with various exemptions. Kazakhstan has introduced a new Tax Code, as per Law No. 214-VIII,
See MoreMalawi lowers tax for select non-resident companies
The Malawi government has abolished the 5% repatriation tax for non-resident companies, increased withholding tax on gambling winnings to 10%, and exempted bread from the 16.5% VAT. Malawi has implemented new tax laws through the Taxation
See MoreKazakhstan introduces 10% corporate tax on select income
Law No. 208-VIII ZRK is effective from 1 January 2025. Kazakhstan has introduced a new 10% corporate tax rate for certain incomes under Law No. 208-VIII ZRK, signed by the President on 15 July 2025 and published on 16 July 2025. The rate
See MoreHungary updates tax rates on retail, financial entities, and insurance sectors
Act LIV of 2025 introduces updated tax rates, increased VAT thresholds, and new regulations across retail, financial, insurance, and energy sectors, along with enhanced R&D deductions. Hungary has published Act LIV of 2025 in the Official
See MoreGeorgia introduces tax incentives for startups and R&D entities
Innovative startups will enjoy 10 years of tax benefits, including exemption from salaries for the first three years, 5% corporate tax rates for the next three years, and 10% for the final four years. R&D service providers will face 5% corporate
See MoreUS: Connecticut enacts 2026–27 budget with corporate tax changes, digital media incentive expansion
The H.B. 7287 and H.B. 7166 establish the 2026-2027 state budget and expand the tax credits for digital media and film infrastructure. Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont (D) signed H.B. 7287 and H.B. 7166, which set the 2026-2027 state budget and
See MoreGermany: Bundestag approves EUR 46 billion business tax reform package
The tax reform package is aimed at promoting investment and growth through enhanced depreciation, phased corporate tax cuts, EV incentives, and expanded R&D relief. The German lower house of the parliament (Bundestag) approved the “Act for
See MoreFinland: MoF consults on mining tax increase
The ministry seeks to amend the Mining Minerals Tax Act includes raising the tax on metal ores to 2.5% and on other minerals to EUR 0.60 per tonne. Finland’s Ministry of Finance has initiated a public consultation on 23 June 2025 on proposed
See MoreNorway: Ministry of Finance announces corporate tax rates effective from July 2025
Norway's Ministry of Finance announced tax updates effective July 2025, which includes reduced VAT for water services, limited CO2 tax exemptions for shipping, lower waste incineration tax for non-ETS enterprises, a military refuelling reimbursement
See MoreItaly amends CFC rules, tax loss carry-forward provisions
The adopted tax measures include updates to controlled foreign company (CFC) rules and tax loss carry-forward provisions. Italy has published Decree No. 84 of 17 June 2025 in Official Gazette No. 138 on 17 June 2025, introducing changes to the
See MoreUS: Senate Republicans unveil new tax and spending bill, aligns with House legislation
US Senate Republicans proposed changes to Trump's tax and spending bill, making some business tax breaks permanent while limiting state and local tax deductions. US Senate Republicans have introduced their version of President Donald Trump's
See MoreUS: Illinois to tax 50% of GILTI, tightens interest deductions under 2026 budget
Starting with tax years ending on or after 31 December 2025, taxpayers must include 50% of GILTI, as defined under IRC section 951A, in their base income for Illinois tax purposes. Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed a bill (HB 2755) on 16
See MoreVietnam: National Assembly approves revised corporate tax law, introduces improved incentives
The amended CIT Law introduces new rules on capital transfers, revised SME rates, and targeted tax incentives. Vietnam’s National Assembly passed Law No. 67/2025/QH15 on 14 June 2025 , a major amendment to the Corporate Income Tax (CIT) Law,
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