Singapore: Parliament reviews Finance (Income Tax) Bill 2025, includes new corporate tax relief measures
This legislation proposes numerous amendments to the Income Tax Act (ITA) and the Multinational Enterprise (Minimum Tax) Act (MMTA). Singapore's Parliament is reviewing the Finance (Income Taxes) Bill 2025, which had its first reading on 14
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Argentina: ARCA launches second phase of PAIS tax refund programme for importers
ARCA opened the second phase of a special procedure allowing importers to reclaim overpaid PAIS tax, with refund requests accepted from 6 October to 19 November 2025, following an initial stage earlier in the year. Argentina’s tax authority
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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
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US: 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
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Poland: 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
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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
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
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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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