Slovak Republic clarifies corporate minimum tax rules, offers 50% reduction for 20% disabled workforce
The Financial Administration of the Slovak Republic has published new guidelines on the minimum tax applicable to legal entities, taking into account amendments introduced by Law 261/2025 of 24 September 2025. The guide explains the Slovak
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China: New offshore trust tax forces wealthy to reassess holdings
China’s tax authorities have implemented a 20% levy on offshore trust structures, creating immediate pressure on wealthy mainland investors to recalculate their liabilities and restructure holdings. The new rules, introduced in late July 2026,
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Ghana: Parliament passes income tax bill raising presumptive tax threshold
Ghana’s Parliament has passed the Income Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2026, amending the Income Tax Act, 2015 (Act 896) to revise personal income tax bands for resident individuals and raise the turnover threshold for the presumptive tax regime. The
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Nigeria: NRS issues virtual asset tax framework, establishes income tax, VAT, and stamp duty obligations
The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) established a comprehensive framework in 2026 to regulate the taxation of virtual assets (VAs), including cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, and NFTs, through Guidelines on the Taxation of Virtual Assets ( Information
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Belgium amends withholding tax rules following personal income tax reform
Belgium's Federal Public Service Finance has published the Royal Decree of 24 July 2026 in the Official Gazette on 30 July 2026, amending the rules governing the application of withholding tax. The decree introduces several important amendments to
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Belgium approves multi-year personal income tax reform through 2030
Belgium’s Chamber of Deputies approved legislation introducing a range of personal income tax reforms on 9 July 2026. This legislation outlines a comprehensive reform of the Belgian personal income tax system, scheduled for implementation
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Turkey extends preferential WHT treatment for treasury-backed securities
Turkey has extended the application period of the 0% withholding tax (WHT) rate on income and gains derived from government bonds, Treasury bills and certain lease certificates by six months, following the publication of Presidential Decision No.
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Dominican Republic proposes increased corporate tax amongst other reforms in new fiscal package
The Dominican Republic's Ministry of Finance and Economy has unveiled a pro-growth and anti-crisis fiscal package on 11 June 2026 that has been presented to the National Congress for consideration. This fiscal package is designed to shore up public
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Bangladesh announces Budget 2026-27, proposes sweeping incentives for foreign investment
Bangladesh’s Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury presented the National Budget 2026-27 today, 11 June 2026, after his cabinet endorsed the proposed budget on the same day. The total outlay of the FY 2026-27 budget is set at BDT 9.38
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Colombia: Court suspends lower withholding tax thresholds under Decree 572
Colombia's Supreme Administrative Court has provisionally suspended articles 2-8 of Decree 572 of 2025, which introduced sweeping changes to income tax withholding and self-withholding rules. The suspension halts implementation while legal review
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Jamaica: TAJ confirms increase in income tax thresholds from April 2026
Jamaica’s tax administration (TAJ) announced on 13 April 2026 that the Income Tax threshold (tax-free amount) was increased to JMD 1,902,360, up from JMD 1,799,376, effective 1 April 2026. This adjustment is in keeping with the announcement
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US: Arkansas cuts corporate tax rates
Arkansas Governor has approved a fresh round of tax reductions that will lower rates for both individuals and businesses across the state. The legislation, signed into law on 6 May 2026, cuts the corporate tax rate from 4.3% to 4.1%, though
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Nigeria: JRB releases Personal Income Tax Guidelines 2026
Nigeria's Joint Revenue Board (JRB) has released the Personal Income Tax Guidelines 2026 on 7 April 2026. The 2026 Personal Income Tax Guidelines established a comprehensive framework for tax compliance and administration. These regulations
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IMF Spring Meetings: Oxfam Report on IMF Tax Recommendations
On 14 April 2026 at the IMF spring meetings a civil society policy forum discussed Making IMF Tax Policy Work for People. The basis for the discussion was a report published by Oxfam earlier in April 2026 analysing the tax advice given by the IMF in
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Botswana presents 2025 tax amendment bills to parliament with increased CIT
Botswana’s Minister of Finance has tabled the 2025 Tax Amendment Bills before Parliament on 15 December 2025. The Bills include the Income Tax Bill (2025), Value Added Tax Bill (2025), the Customs Amendment Bill (2025), and the Tax Administration
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Russia updates reporting rules for foreign accounts, electronic payments
Russia’s government Resolution No. 305, published in the Official Gazette on 24 March 2026, introduces amendments to reporting requirements for resident legal entities regarding foreign accounts and electronic payment instruments (EPI). The decree
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India enacts corporate tax cuts in Finance Act 2026
India has enacted the Finance Act 2026 on 30 March 2026, giving legal effect to the tax and fiscal measures announced in the Union Budget for 2026–2027. It introduces several changes that will affect businesses, the IT sector, investors and
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Ukraine approves digital platform reporting rules, VAT on international parcels, new individual tax rate
Ukraine's Cabinet of Ministers approved three draft laws on 30 March 2026, introducing significant tax reforms. These changes aim to bring shadow economy activities into the formal sector, create fair competition, and generate revenue for post-war
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