Luxembourg: MoF presents 2026 state budget to Chamber of Deputies, proposes fiscal measures to bolster innovation-driven investments
The 2026 budget focuses on strengthening its financial centre through tax reforms and tech investments, while expanding incentives and support measures for SMEs and start-ups to boost innovation and entrepreneurship. Luxembourg's Minister of
See MoreUruguay: Economy and Finance Minister proposes amendments to global minimum tax for 2025–29 budget bill
The 2025–29 Budget Bill proposes a new domestic minimum tax for large multinational groups from 2027. Uruguay’s Minister of Economy and Finance, Azucena María Arbeleche Perdomo, has introduced proposed changes to the global minimum tax
See MoreUS: IRS extends treaty benefits to reverse foreign hybrids subject to branch profits tax
The IRS Chief Counsel ruled that reverse foreign hybrids may qualify for reduced branch profits tax on dividend equivalent amounts attributable to treaty-eligible owners. The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Chief Counsel has determined that
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 MoreEU: Commissioner Hoekstra addresses current state of Pillar 1, 2
The European Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra responded that the European Commission notes Canada’s decision to suspend its digital services tax but considers it a sovereign matter and will not comment further. The European Parliament released a
See MoreUS: IRS issues interim guidance on corporate alternative minimum tax (CAMT)
The two notices, Notice 2025-46 and Notice 2025-49, on 30 September 2025, provide interim guidance on the corporate alternative minimum tax (CAMT). The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued two notices, Notice 2025-46 and Notice
See MoreKenya: KRA consults significant economic presence (SEP) tax implementation
The consultation is set to conclude on 7 October 2025. The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has initiated a public consultation on the released Draft Income Tax (Significant Economic Presence Tax) Regulations 2025, on 22 September 2025. These
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 MoreAustralia: ATO releases summary of initial Pillar 2 briefing
The session focused on the engagement with multinational enterprise (MNE) groups that may be in-scope of the measure, and with tax advisers providing specialist services around Pillar Two. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has released a
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 MoreFinland: Government presents 2026 budget to parliament, proposes reduced corporate taxes
The 2026 budget proposal lowers corporate and CO2 fuel taxes while tightening crypto reporting, adjusting VAT, and raising taxes on vehicles, tobacco, alcohol, and soft drinks. Finland’s government has presented the 2026 budget proposal (HE
See MoreSlovenia: MoF proposes implementation of DAC8, DAC9
The amendments aim to align domestic tax procedures with EU and OECD standards, enhance reporting obligations, and streamline tax enforcement. The Slovenian Ministry of Finance (MOF) has submitted a bill proposing changes to the Tax Procedure Law
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 MoreUS: House Republicans call on President Trump to advocate ending UK DST
The letter mentions that, since 2020, the UK Digital Services Tax has collected over USD 3 billion, diverting economic profit from American innovators and workers to foreign coffers. US Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) led 21 of his colleagues in
See MoreEU: US framework GILTI, Net CFC Tested Income regimes to operate alongside Pillar 2
The EPRS "At a Glance" note (15 September 2025) reports that under the G7 Statement, US-parented groups will be excluded from Pillar 2’s IIR and UTPR, with US GILTI and Net CFC Tested Income rules applying alongside the global minimum tax
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