Kazakhstan 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
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Hungary 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
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Georgia 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
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US: 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
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Germany: 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
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Finland: 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
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Norway: 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
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Italy 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
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US: 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
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Vietnam: 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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Kenya: National Treasury publishes budget statement 2025-26, reduces corporate and digital tax rates
Kenya's National Treasury has released the 2025-26 Budget Statement on 12 June 2025. Kenya's National Treasury published the 2025-26 Budget Statement on 12 June 2025, outlining key tax measures aligning with proposals highlighted in the 2025
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UK: HMRC issues updated guidance on multinational and domestic top-up taxes
The UK HMRC updated its guidance on preparing for the Multinational Top-up Tax and the Domestic Top-up Tax on 9 June 2025. UK HMRC updated its guidance on How to prepare for the Multinational Top-up Tax and the Domestic Top-up Tax on 9 June
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Bangladesh: Interim Government announces 2025-26 national budget
The government’s growth forecast of 5.5% falls below the IMF’s estimate, signalling a shift away from chasing ambitious GDP targets and mega projects. The budget is set at BDT 7,90,000 crore, with a revenue budget of BDT 5,74,000
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Sweden: Ministry of Finance announces tax proposals for Autumn Budget 2026, includes reduced corporate tax
Sweden's Ministry of Finance announced various tax proposals for the 2026 Autumn Budget on 19 May 2025. It includes reduced corporate tax, energy tax on electricity, special income tax for non-residents, amongst others. Reduced corporate
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Argentina revises income tax advance payment regime for businesses
Argentina’s tax authority (ARCA) has announced changes to the income tax advance payment regime on 30 April 2025 through General Resolution 5685/2025, which was published in the Official Gazette the same day. As per the amendment, companies
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Lithuania proposes raising corporate tax rates, modifying taxation of immovable property
The Lithuanian Ministry of Finance has announced the introduction of a package of legal acts on tax amendments into the system of legal harmonisation on 16 April 2025. The key proposals involve raising the corporate income tax (CIT) rate, modifying
See MoreLithuania proposes CIT hike, additional tax measures from 2026
The Lithuanian Ministry of Finance has announced tax measures, on 16 April 2025, which propose raising the standard corporate income tax rate (CIT) from 16% to 17% and the reduced rate from 6% to 7%. The changes are expected to generate EUR 111.5
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