Cyprus unveils 2027 budget, outlines corporate tax changes and individual tax relief
Cyprus has presented its 2027 state budget and Medium-Term Fiscal Framework for 2027–2029 to the Parliamentary Committee on Finance and Budget on 12 October 2026. Finance Minister Makis Keravnos presented the budget, which was approved by the
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Lithuania: STI updates personal income tax rules for individual activities
Lithuania’s tax authority (STI) has updated its commentary on Article 18² of the Law on Personal Income Tax on 15 October 2026. The update reflects three laws passed in 2025: Laws No. XV-343, XV-680 and XV-681. From the 2026 tax year, the
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Ireland introduces Pillar Two amendments, business incentives in Budget 2027
Ireland’s Department of Finance published Budget 2027 on 6 October 2026. The key tax measures are as follows: Corporation tax administration Budget 2027 introduces changes to preliminary corporation tax rules to provide greater
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Netherlands proposes adjustments to individual taxation in Tax Plan 2027
The Dutch government published a policy letter from the State Secretary for Finance, Minister of Finance, and Prime Minister to the House of Representatives outlining key adjustments to the Tax Plan 2027 on individual taxation. Key measures
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France considers 2027 Finance Bill with CIT surcharge, green tax measures
The French government presented the Finance Bill for 2027 to the National Assembly on 1 October 2026 for parliamentary consideration. The proposed 2027 budget aims to address a challenging economic backdrop characterised by a widened deficit of 5.4%
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Poland: 2027 budget raises corporate and excise taxes, eases middle-income PIT
Poland's Council of Ministers adopted the draft 2027 budget act on 29 September 2026, introducing changes designed to ease the tax burden on middle-income earners while strengthening support for families and pensioners. The new budget allocates
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Poland adopts tax reform with new personal income brackets, higher rates for high earners and large companies
The Polish Council of Ministers adopted a comprehensive tax reform package on 29 September 2026, designed to ease the tax burden on roughly 3.5 million middle-income earners while increasing contributions from high earners and large corporations.
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Canada: PBO projects CAD 4.5 billion revenue from proposed high-income tax brackets
Canada’s Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) released its fiscal analysis of Motion M-24 on 24 September 2026, estimating the proposed personal income tax bracket changes will generate CAD 4.5 billion in net federal revenues over five years after
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Ghana revises individual income tax rates
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has announced on 24 September 2026 that the amended individual income tax rates introduced under the Income Tax (Amendment) Act 2026 (Act 1178) took effect on 1 September 2026. Review of monthly and annual rates
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Chile: SII updates second-category income tax rates for October 2026
Chile’s tax authority (SII) issued Circular No. 37 on 11 September 2026, providing guidance on second-category income tax for individuals for October 2026. Circular No. 37 details the monthly and annual tax unit values, along with consumer
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Finland proposes corporate and personal income tax cuts in 2027 Budget
Finland’s government submitted its proposal for the 2027 Budget to Parliament (HE 175/2026) on 21 September 2026. The proposal’s tax measures are consistent with those outlined in the Ministry of Finance’s 6 August 2026 Budget Proposal for
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Vietnam: National Assembly approves CIT, PIT reductions for small businesses
Vietnam’s National Assembly approved Resolution No. 43/2026/QH16 on 24 August 2026, providing a 30% reduction in Corporate Income Tax (CIT) and Personal Income Tax (PIT) payable for qualifying taxpayers for the 2026 and 2027 tax
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Namibia: NIPDB investment guide highlights corporate tax measures, transfer pricing, updated tax framework
The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) released the Namibia Investment Guide: Tax Laws in Namibia, Volume 5, on 4 September 2026, detailing the tax laws, compliance framework, and financial regulations governing investors and
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Philippines: DoF consults on ProGRESS tax reform bill incorporating global minimum tax
The Philippines Department of Finance (DoF) launched consultations on the ProGRESS Bill in Manila on 3 September 2026, gathering roughly 300 stakeholders from business, government, academics, civil society, and media to review the tax reform
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Iceland: 2027 budget proposes financial institution tax hike, VAT measures
Iceland’s Ministry of Finance presented the 2027 Budget proposal on 7 September 2026, proposing higher taxes and fees, reduced tax incentives, and adjustments to existing charges to raise government revenue. The proposed tax and revenue
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Ghana: President enacts major tax, VAT, customs reforms
The Ghanaian President has signed 10 legislative bills into law, including several measures relating to taxation on 26 August 2026. The key legislative acts are summarised below: Excise Act, 2026: This Act consolidates excise duty regulations
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Germany: Federal Cabinet unveils draft 2027 income tax reform, splits trade tax revenue for data centre companies
Germany’s Ministry of Finance has published the Draft Income Tax Reform Act 2027 (Einkommensteuerreformgesetz 2027), which was approved by the Federal Cabinet on 2 September 2026. The draft outlines a proposal from the German Federal Ministry
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China: STA updates tax rules for foreign individuals dividend income
China’s Ministry of Finance and State Taxation Administration released Announcement No. 27 on 1 September 2026, revising how foreign individuals are taxed on dividends and bonuses received from foreign-invested enterprises operating in
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