Taiwan: MoF clarifies tax treaty rules for foreign digital service providers
Taiwan’s Ministry of Finance has clarified on 5 December 2025 that foreign e-commerce providers selling to Taiwanese companies may qualify for reduced or exempt withholding tax under applicable tax treaties. To claim benefits, providers must
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Ireland: Revenue updates sports tax exemption guidelines
Irish Revenue issues updated guidance on tax exemption for certain sporting national governing bodies under the Finance Act 2024. The Irish Revenue published eBrief No. 155/25 on 5 August 2025 regarding an updated Tax and Duty Manual covering the
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UAE: MoF temporarily eases listing requirement for REIT exemption
The Decision outlines conditions for certain Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) to qualify for corporate tax exemption. The UAE Ministry of Finance has issued Ministerial Decision No. 96 of 2025 on Conditions to Exempt Certain Real Estate
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Norway plans tax relief for mutual (investment) funds
Norway's Ministry of Finance has launched a public consultation on the proposed new tax measures to support mutual (investment) funds. The new tax regulations aim to eliminate double taxation and offer Norwegian funds a more favourable framework.
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US: Senate Finance, Foreign Relations Committees propose Bill to expedite double-tax relief on US-Taiwan cross-border investment
US Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-Oregon), with US Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Ranking Member Jeanne Shaheen (D-New Hampshire) has introduced a
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US: House of Representatives passes Taiwan Tax Relief Act
The US House of Representatives approved Bill H.R. 33 – also known as the United States-Taiwan Expedited Double-Tax Relief Act – on 15 January 2025. This legislation aims to relieve double taxation in Taiwan by authorising a tax treaty
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US: Rep. Ami Bera leads bipartisan push for Taiwan double taxation relief
The US Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA-06), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Indo-Pacific and Co-Chair of the Congressional Taiwan Caucus, and Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY-06), Co-Chair of the Congressional Taiwan Caucus
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New Zealand introduces tax policy work programme
New Zealand’s Minister of Revenue has introduced a tax policy work programme on 13 November 2024, which aims to simplify tax and reduce compliance costs, address integrity risks, and improve fiscal sustainability to rebuild the economy. The
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Philippines streamlines tax treaty rules for government securities
The Philippines Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) announced in a press release on 5 November 2024 the implementation of a streamlined tax treaty procedure for non-resident investors in Government Securities (GS). This initiative is part of the
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US: IRS publishes guidance for tax-exempt bond issuers to claim refunds
The IRS published a guidance (Rev. Proc. 2024-37) for issuers of tax-exempt and other tax-advantaged bonds for claiming refunds of any overpayment of certain amounts paid to the US government on 18 September 2024. The guidance pertains to issuers
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OECD: Report on Simplified Peer Review of Colombia under BEPS Action 14
On 16 September 2024 the OECD published the simplified peer review report on Colombia under Action 14 of the project on base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS). Under BEPS Action 14, members of the OECD Inclusive Framework have committed to
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OECD: Report on Simplified Peer Review of Lithuania under BEPS Action 14
On 16 September 2024 the simplified peer review report on Lithuania was issued under Action 14 of the project on base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS). Members of the OECD Inclusive Framework have committed to implementing the minimum standard
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OECD: Report on Simplified Peer Review of Serbia under BEPS Action 14
Under Action 14 of the OECD project on base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS), members of the OECD Inclusive Framework have committed to implementing the minimum standard on strengthening the effectiveness and efficiency of dispute resolution
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Malaysia revises tax rules on foreign income, exempts dividends
The Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRBM) has published amended technical guidelines – Tax Treatment In Relation To Income Received From Abroad (Amendment) – on 20 June 2024. This guidance provides clarification regarding the tax treatment
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US: Missouri to let pass-through entities bypass entity-level tax
The state of Missouri announced that it will permit members of pass-through entities (PTEs) to opt out of the elective entity-level tax under HB 1912, which was signed by Governor Mike Parson (R) on 10 July, 2024. The HB 1912 will take effect on
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Singapore updates e-tax guide on foreign income tax exemptions
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) released the updated version of its e-Tax guide, Income Tax: Tax Exemption under Section 13(12) for Specified Scenarios, Real Estate Investment Trusts and Qualifying Offshore Infrastructure
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Australia introduces draft legislation extending fringe benefit tax exemption for electric vehicles in the Senate
The “Treasury Laws Amendment (Extending the FBT Exemption for Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles) Bill 2024” draft legislation has been introduced in the Senate in Australia. If passed, this will extend fringe benefits tax exemption for plug-in
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Thailand announces tax and other incentives for PCB manufacturers
Thailand’s Board of Investment (BOI) declared a series of incentives for businesses engaged in the manufacture of printed circuit boards (PCBs). These incentives include: Up to eight years of exemption from corporate income tax.
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