EU: 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
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Kenya: 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
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Slovenia: 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
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Poland: 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
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US: 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
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France: Tax authority reminds MNEs of global minimum tax reporting requirement
Failure to e-file Form n°2065-INT-SD may result in a fine of EUR 50,000 under Article 1729 F bis of the French Tax Code (CGI). The French tax authority issued a notice on 12 September 2025 reminding French entities that are part of a
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Switzerland: Federal Council adopts dispatch on exchange of information regarding OECD minimum tax rate
This step provides the international legal basis for implementing the OECD minimum tax rate and will enable multinational enterprise groups to file the required information centrally through a single jurisdiction. Switzerland’s Federal Council
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France: Conseil constitutionnel rules DST constitutional
France’s Digital Services Tax (DST), introduced in 2019, imposes a 3% levy on certain digital services revenues earned in France by companies with global revenues over EUR 750 million and French revenues above EUR 25 million. France’s
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Denmark gazettes consolidated minimum taxation Act in line with OECD guidelines
Denmark gazettes consolidated Minimum Taxation Act under Executive Order No. 1089/2025, aligning with OECD guidance and EU Directive 2022/2523 Denmark has published the consolidated Minimum Taxation Act through Executive Order No. 1089/2025 on 10
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Saudi Arabia: MoF consults multinational regional headquarters rules
MoF has initiated a consultation on Regional Headquarters (RHQ) rules set to run from 9 September-9 October, 2025. The Saudi Ministry of Finance (MoF) launched a public consultation on 9 September 2025 regarding draft rules for licensing and
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Australia: Treasury consults on amendments to PPRT
The deadline for submitting feedback is 3 October 2025. Australia’s Treasury has issued a draft legislation for consultation under the Treasury Laws Amendment Bill 2025 to implement one of the key recommendations from the government’s 2017
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Slovak Republic: MoF unveils 2026 public finance, tax reform measures
The key tax changes are in the corporate and investment sectors, which face higher taxes: the top corporate license fee rises to EUR 11,520, and the special levy jumps to 15%. Consumption taxes increase, with VAT on sugary/salty foods at 23% and
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Malta to introduce 15% minimum tax for MNEs
Malta imposes a 15% final tax on large multinationals under new regulations. Malta’s government has issued Legal Notice 188 of 2025, titled the Final Income Tax Without Imputation Regulations, 2025, under Article 22B of the Income Tax Act on 2
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Romania: 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 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 MorePoland: MoF considers windfall profit tax on banking sectorÂ
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 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
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Thailand: BOI to introduce refundable tax credits under new GMT rules
Thailand’s BOI will allow promoted companies to claim cash refunds for unused tax credits under new global minimum tax rules. Thailand’s Board of Investment (BOI) plans to introduce Qualified Refundable Tax Credits (QRTCs) under the Pillar
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