Philippines: Tax court upholds dividend withholding tax exemption for foreign government investors
The Philippine Court of Tax Appeals ruled on 26 February 2026 concerning the withholding tax exemption on dividends under Section 32(B)(7)(a) of the National Internal Revenue Code (NIRC) of 1997. Section 32(B) excludes certain income items from
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Ireland: Share scheme returns for 2025 due in March 2026
Irish Revenue has issued eBrief No. 039/26 on 27 February 2026, reminding customers that the deadline for the share reporting obligation in respect of the return year 2025 is 31 March 2026. Failure to make a return by the due date may attract
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Belgium: MoF introduces 5% capital gains tax for shareholding investment firms
Belgium's Ministry of Finance issued Circular 2026/C/33 on 24 February 2026, establishing a separate 5% capital gains tax on the disposal of shares in SICAV-RDT/DBI-BEVEK investment companies effective from the assessment year 2026. It also
See MoreBelgium: Government proposes higher securities tax, dividend withholding for SMEs in Omnibus Bill
Belgium’s government submitted an Omnibus Bill No. 56 1378/001 to parliament on 23 February 2026, proposing several tax amendments, including an increase in the annual tax on securities accounts and a higher dividend withholding tax rate for
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New Zealand consults tax framework for off-market share cancellations
New Zealand's Inland Revenue has released a draft Operational Statement for public consultation addressing the bright line tests used to classify off-market share cancellations as either taxable dividends or non-taxable capital returns. This
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Belarus announces corporate tax reforms for 2026
The Belarus Ministry of Taxes and Duties has announced a wide-ranging package of tax measures affecting companies from 1 January 2026, reshaping corporate taxation, sector-specific rates, and compliance requirements. The changes span corporate
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Zimbabwe: President assents 2026 national budget, maintains gold royalty rate
Zimbabwe’s President has formally approved both the Finance Act and the Appropriation Act, giving legal effect to the measures outlined in the 2026 National Budget. Together, these laws implement the government’s fiscal and tax policy agenda for
See MoreBelgium: Parliament passes tax bill on withholding refunds, bank taxes
Belgium’s parliament passed legislation on 18 December 2025, proposed by multiple Members of Parliament, to introduce changes to the refund of withholding tax and to raise the tax on credit institutions. The legislation aims to update the 1992
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Korea (Rep.): National Assembly approves corporate tax hike in new budget plan
The Korea (Rep.) National Assembly passed a series of budget-related amendment bills, including changes to the Corporate Tax Act that raise each of the four corporate tax brackets by 1%. Corporate Tax Rate Increase The National Assembly
See MoreZimbabwe: Government announces 2026 budget, proposes digital services withholding tax
Zimbabwe’s Ministry of Finance, Economic Development, and Investment Promotion (MoFEDIP) has presented the 2026 national budget to the Parliament on 27 November 2025, proposing higher VAT rates and digital service withholding taxes. The
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Qatar: General Tax Authority updates withholding tax forms, adds contract notification reference
Qatar’s General Tax Authority has announced amendments to the withholding tax forms, introducing a new field requiring the reference number of the contract notification issued through the “Tax” system. This addition comes alongside the
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Bolivia: Chamber of Deputies considers 2026 state budget proposal
Bolivia’s Executive Branch has submitted the 2026 General Budget Bill to the Chamber of Deputies on 31 October 2025, outlining a series of targeted tax incentives to reduce the cost of public debt operations conducted in foreign capital
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Bulgaria plans dividend tax hike, faster write-offs for electric vehicles in 2026 budget
Bulgaria's Ministry of Finance has released the draft State Budget Act for 2026 and updated the medium-term budget forecast for 2026-2028, which were published on the Ministry’s website on 3 November 2025. Draft State Budget Act for
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Ecuador updates dividend tax rules and strengthens transparency law
Ecuador has published new regulations governing the taxation of dividends and profit distributions for resident companies and permanent establishments, as part of the Organic Law on Social Transparency, in the Official Gazette on 28 August
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Lithuania: VMI updates guidance on dividend tax implementation
Lithuania’s tax authority, the State Tax Inspectorate (VMI), has published an updated commentary on the Corporate Income Tax Law on 29 October 2025, explaining how the new 17% dividend tax rate will take effect from 1 January 2026. The revised
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France: National Assembly passes first-reading amendments to the 2026 finance bill, focuses on major corporations
France’s National Assembly introduced several amendments to the Finance Bill for 2026, some of which have been approved during its first reading on 30 October 2025. The changes primarily target large corporations and business groups, introducing
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Oman: Tax Authority introduces five-year withholding tax suspension for Omani vessels
Oman suspends withholding tax on Omani-flagged vessels to boost its maritime sector. Oman's Tax Authority has announced a five-year suspension of withholding tax on service contracts for vessels registered under the Omani flag, in a move aimed at
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Belgium defines fixed financial asset requirement for participation exemption
The participation exemption applies to shareholders with at least 10% ownership or investments of EUR 2.5 million, provided the latter qualify as fixed financial assets. Belgium's Ministry of Finance has released Circular 2025/C/63 on 3 October
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