Poland: Government proposes windfall tax on fuel sector amid Middle East crisis
Poland is moving to impose a temporary tax on extraordinary profits earned by liquid fuel producers and traders in 2026. The proposal, announced on 19 May 2025, responds directly to the geopolitical and economic fallout from the outbreak of armed
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Turkey amends withholding tax rules for nuclear construction projects
Turkey reduced the withholding tax rate on progress payments for nuclear power plant construction and repair work from 5% to 1% under Presidential Decision No. 11344 on 18 May 2026. The Decision amends withholding tax provisions under article 94
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Canada: Quebec to increase small business deduction rate, reduce small business tax rate
Quebec tax authority, Revenu Quebec, announced, on 4 May 2026, an increase in the small business deduction rate and a reduction in the small business tax rate for taxation years beginning after 29 April 2026. Under certain conditions, a
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US: Arkansas cuts corporate tax rates
Arkansas Governor has approved a fresh round of tax reductions that will lower rates for both individuals and businesses across the state. The legislation, signed into law on 6 May 2026, cuts the corporate tax rate from 4.3% to 4.1%, though
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Turkey: Draft omnibus law introduces 12.5% corporate tax rate for domestic producers
Turkey's Planning and Budget Commission of the Grand National Assembly has approved a draft omnibus law that would establish a significantly reduced corporate tax rate for domestic manufacturing and agricultural producers, marking a major shift in
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Kenya lowers corporate tax rate in Finance Bill 2026
Kenya’s government released the Finance Bill, 2026, proposing amendments across key tax laws, including the Income Tax Act (Cap. 470), VAT Act (Cap. 476), Excise Duty Act (Cap. 472), Stamp Duty Act (Cap. 480), Tax Procedures Act (Cap. 469B), and
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Finland: MoF consults corporate tax cut, extended loss carry forward
Finland's Ministry of Finance has initiated a public consultation on significant corporate tax reforms designed to strengthen business competitiveness and stimulate investment. The proposed changes are scheduled to take effect on 1 January
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Chile unveils major tax reform to boost economic recovery, support national reconstruction
The Chilean government has introduced a comprehensive tax reform draft bill before Congress aimed at reviving economic growth, attracting investment, and creating formal employment opportunities across the country. The draft legislation,
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The Finnish government has announced the economic plan for the years 2027–2030 on 22 April 2026. Key measures include tax incentives for households and businesses, significant investments in infrastructure and housing, and a strategic focus on
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Brazi: RFB consults on CSLL surcharge regulation updates
Brazil’s tax authority, the Federal Revenue Service (RFB) has launched a public consultation process on 17 April 2026 to amend Normative Instruction RFB No. 2,228/2024, which governs the CSLL Surcharge. Interested parties can submit their
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Uganda considers 26-27 Budget with targeted withholding taxes across key sectors
Uganda’s Parliament is considering a wide-ranging package of draft tax Bills for the 2026/2027 Budget, tabled by the government on 1 April 2026, which proposes sweeping changes across environmental levies, excise duties, VAT and income tax. The
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Chile unveils National Reconstruction Bill with corporate tax cut
Chile’s president, Jose Antonio Kast unveiled details of the long-awaited National Reconstruction Bill today, on 16 April 2026, a reform package that places a corporate tax cut at the centre of efforts to revive growth and promote job
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India further raises windfall taxes on ATF, diesel exports amid rising global prices
India has increased windfall taxes on aviation turbine fuel (ATF) and diesel exports, following a further rise in global oil prices since the levy was first introduced on 26 March. According to notifications from the Ministry of Finance and the
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Chile: SII updates mining tax rates for small artisanal miners
Chile’s Internal Revenue Service (SII) has issued Resolution No. 48 on 1 April 2026, updating the tax rates applicable to small artisanal miners and other SMEs engaged in the extraction and sale of gold and silver ores. Under the simplified single
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Algeria: DGI suspends 2026 tax audits to drive voluntary regularisation
Algeria's General Directorate of Taxes (DGI) issued an official instruction on 31 March 2026 ordering the suspension of all tax audits across the country through the end of the year. The directive, addressed to regional directorates, state-level
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Botswana presents 2025 tax amendment bills to parliament with increased CIT
Botswana’s Minister of Finance has tabled the 2025 Tax Amendment Bills before Parliament on 15 December 2025. The Bills include the Income Tax Bill (2025), Value Added Tax Bill (2025), the Customs Amendment Bill (2025), and the Tax Administration
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Brazil introduces tax debits, credits reporting for CSLL minimum top-up tax
Brazil’s tax authority, the Federal Revenue Service (RFB), has introduced new reporting requirements for the additional social contribution on net profits (CSLL) implemented as a qualified domestic minimum top-up tax under global anti-base erosion
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South Africa enacts 2026 tax reforms, with corporate tax, VAT, fiscal law changes
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has confirmed that three major Acts were promulgated on 1 April 2026, marking updates to the country’s tax and fiscal framework. The legislation includes the Rates and Monetary Amounts and Amendment of
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