Netherlands releases Q&As on Minimum Tax Act 2024
The Q&As offer practical guidance for implementing the Minimum Tax Act 2024 in the Netherlands. The Netherlands tax authority has released a Q&A document on the Minimum Tax Act 2024. This document compiles questions submitted to the
See MoreZambia introduces 1% minimum tax, raises withholding tax on government bonds
Zambia’s 2025 tax update introduces a 1% turnover tax and raises government bond withholding tax to 20%. Zambia passed the Income Tax (Amendment) Act 2025 on 8 August 2025, with its publication in the Official Gazette following on 19 August
See MoreCzech Republic gazettes amendment to minimum tax law
The bill extends Czech filing deadlines: tax returns are now due 22 months after the tax period (up from 10 months), and information returns 15 months (18 months for first filings), up from 10 months. The Czech Republic's
See MoreFinland: Government announces 2026 budget measures
The 2026 budget proposal includes reduced corporate tax rates, tightened crypto reporting requirements, adjusted VAT rates, and cuts to CO2 fuel taxes, as well as increased taxes on vehicles, tobacco, alcohol, and soft drinks. Finland’s
See MorePoland: 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 MoreUK: HMRC updates guidance on Pillar 2 top-up taxes reporting, registration
HMRC has refreshed its guidance on registering and reporting Pillar 2 Top-up Taxes, clarifying who can file, what information is needed, and when returns are due. UK HMRC updated their guidelines on “How to report Pillar 2 Top-up Taxes” and
See MoreAustralia: ATO consults Pillar Two filing exemptions for nil top-up tax cases
The deadline for submitting feedback is 24 September 2025. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has initiated a public consultation on a draft legislative instrument on 28 August 2025, aimed at easing compliance for multinational enterprise
See MoreBrazil consults changes to net profit social contribution (Pillar Two QDMTT)
The consultation period will conclude on 14 September 2025. Brazil's Federal Revenue Service (RFB) has initiated a public consultation to discuss proposed amendments to Normative Instruction RFB No. 2.228 of 3 October 2024, which governs the
See MoreRomania: MoF issues draft ordinance, proposes amendments to global minimum tax rules and direct taxes outlined in Fiscal Code
The Ministry of Finance has proposed legislative amendments to the Pillar Two global minimum tax and corporate income tax in the Fiscal Code. Romania’s Ministry of Finance has recently introduced two legislative amendments: one proposes
See MoreAustralia gazettes Taxation (Multinational-Global, Domestic Minimum Tax, Qualified Globe Taxes) Determination 2025 legislative instrument
The legislative instrument takes effect on 27 August 2025 and remains applicable until 1 April 2035. The Australian Official Gazette has published a legislative instrument “Taxation (Multinational-Global and Domestic Minimum Tax) (Qualified
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 MoreSlovak Republic plans digital services tax
The DST aims to generate EUR 30–100 million in revenue by taxing large multinational digital platforms and cloud services operating in the country, including Meta, Google, TikTok, Amazon, Netflix, and Microsoft. Slovak Republic’s State
See MorePakistan: FBR introduces withholding tax on domestic digital sales
The FBR introduced a 1–2% withholding tax on domestic digital sales via online marketplaces. Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) issued Notification (Sales Tax) S.R.O. 1429(I)/2025 on 4 August 2025, establishing a new Chapter XIV-E in
See MorePoland: MoF considers windfall profit tax on banking sector
Poland’s Finance and Economy Minister plans to introduce a windfall profits tax on banks, citing high profits driven by elevated interest rates from the National Bank of Poland. Poland’s Minister of Finance and Economy has announced plans to
See MoreSouth Africa to tax dividends on certain hedging instruments from 2026
South Africa proposes taxing dividends on certain hedging instruments from 2026 to align tax with IFRS accounting. The South African government has proposed amending section 24JB of the Income Tax Act to tax dividends received on equity
See MoreColombia: DIAN clarifies dividend withholding for Andean Community holding companies
DIAN rules that dividends to Andean Community holding companies with comparable regimes are exempt from withholding tax, while others remain taxable. Colombia’s tax authority (DIAN) issued Ruling 8935 int 1037 on 10 July 2025, providing
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 MorePoland: Ministry of Finance consults extension of temporary withholding tax exemption for technical payers
Poland plans to extend the temporary withholding tax exemption for technical payers, including securities account operators, until the end of 2026. Poland’s Ministry of Finance has released a draft regulation for public consultation on 11
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