Poland: Sejm approves temporary windfall tax on liquid fuel companies
The Polish Sejm, the lower house of parliament, approved a government bill on 18 September 2026 introducing a temporary windfall tax, or excess profits tax, on companies operating in the liquid fuels sector. As per previous reports, Poland
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Finland: Government proposes lower corporate tax rate, longer loss carry-forward period from 2027
Finland's government announced, on 17 September 2026, that it proposed two significant changes to corporate taxation, effective from 2027. The alterations target both the tax rate structure and loss carry-forward provisions for businesses. Lower
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Angola: AGT sets August deadline for 2026 provisional industrial tax
Angola’s taxation authority, the General Tax Administration (AGT) has announced on 27 August 2026 that taxpayers under the general regime must settle their provisional industrial tax for the 2026 fiscal year by 31 August 2026. Calculation
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Poland proposes new windfall tax on oil companies to lower fuel costs
Poland's government has moved forward with plans for a windfall tax (excess profit tax) on oil companies' excess profits. Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced on 15 September 2026 that the government intends to impose a 60% levy on revenue generated
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Kazakhstan consults draft law proposing 100% CIT reduction for Investment Agreements
Kazakhstan's Ministry of National Economy has opened a public consultation on a draft law proposing amendments and additions to the country's Tax Code. The draft was published on the Open NPAs portal on 3 September 2026 and reflected feedback from
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Vietnam: National Assembly approves CIT, PIT reductions for small businesses
Vietnam’s National Assembly approved Resolution No. 43/2026/QH16 on 24 August 2026, providing a 30% reduction in Corporate Income Tax (CIT) and Personal Income Tax (PIT) payable for qualifying taxpayers for the 2026 and 2027 tax
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Namibia: NIPDB investment guide highlights corporate tax measures, transfer pricing, updated tax framework
The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) released the Namibia Investment Guide: Tax Laws in Namibia, Volume 5, on 4 September 2026, detailing the tax laws, compliance framework, and financial regulations governing investors and
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Australia proposes 30% minimum tax on discretionary trusts to curb income splitting
Australia’s Treasury released an exposure draft legislation, on 3 September 2026, proposing a legislative framework for the Income Tax Rates Amendment Bill 2026, which introduces a 30% minimum tax on the income of discretionary trusts starting in
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Belgium: MoF clarifies treaty coverage of Japan’s 4% corporate defence tax
The Belgian Ministry of Finance confirmed that Japan’s 4% special corporate tax on defence, effective from 1 April 2026, falls within the scope of the Belgium–Japan Income Tax Treaty (2016). It was clarified in Circular 2026/C/80 published on 2
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Finland proposes reduced corporate tax rate in 2027 budget
Finland’s government has announced the 2027 budget proposal, on 1 September 2026, with the intention to stimulate the economy through targeted tax cuts for low- and middle-income earners and a significant reduction in the corporate tax rate to
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Austria extends temporary fuel tax relief
Austria’s Federal Minister of Economy, Energy and Tourism announced on 31 August 2026 that the temporary reduction of the mineral oil tax on petrol and diesel fuel will be extended until 30 September 2026. The mineral oil tax will remain
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Poland proposes CIT hike to fund energy-intensive industry support
Poland's government has advanced a draft legislative proposal (Draft Act UD459) to support energy-intensive industries facing global competition disadvantages because electricity costs are nearly double those in competing regions. Draft Act UD459
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Poland proposes higher corporate tax rates in 2027 draft budget
Poland’s government has approved a draft 2027 budget on 28 August 2026 with projected total tax revenues of PLN 622.4 billion for 2027, representing a PLN 57.8 billion increase over 2026's expected performance. The budget plan, prepared under the
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India enacts tax amendments with corporate rate changes, extended electronics incentives and new exemptions
India published the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Act, 2026 (Act No. 21 of 2026) in the Official Gazette on 17 August 2026 after receiving the President’s assent. The legislation amends the Income-tax Act, 2025 and other laws, with most
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Slovak Republic clarifies corporate minimum tax rules, offers 50% reduction for 20% disabled workforce
The Financial Administration of the Slovak Republic has published new guidelines on the minimum tax applicable to legal entities, taking into account amendments introduced by Law 261/2025 of 24 September 2025. The guide explains the Slovak
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Poland proposes 22% CIT rate for large companies in tax reform package
Poland’s government has unveiled a package of tax changes that would increase the basic CIT rate to 22% for entities with annual revenues exceeding EUR 50 million and for tax capital groups, while introducing changes to several other tax
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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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