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
See MoreJamaica: 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
See MoreUS: 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
See MoreBotswana 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
See MoreIndia 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
See MoreUkraine 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
See MoreIndia: Lok Sobha approves Finance Bill 2026 with amendments
India’s Lok Sabha (lower house of parliament) has approved the Finance Bill 2026 with amendments on 25 March 2026. It now awaits approval by the Rajya Sabha. The bill implements the Union Budget 2026–27, including measures to introduce the new
See MoreMalaysia clarifies taxation of real estate investment trusts (REITs), property trust funds (PTFs) to unit holders
The Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRBM) released Practice Note No. 2/2026 (including examples) on 18 March 2026, addressing significant changes to how income distributions from real estate investment trusts (REITs) and property trust funds
See MoreMalta enacts 2026 budget measures introducing R&D tax breaks, tighter rules on VAT and excise dutiesÂ
Malta has gazetted the Budget Measures Implementation Act 2026 (Act No. III of 2026) on 10 March 2026. introduces a comprehensive series of adjustments to Malta’s fiscal landscape. These changes, largely retroactive to 01 January 2026, touch upon
See MoreCanada cuts PIT, lifts first-time home buyer GST, removes federal fuel charge
Canada’s Department of Finance confirmed that the Making Life More Affordable for Canadians Act (Bill C‑4) obtained royal assent and entered into force on 12 March 2026. The bill introduces key measures to reduce costs, helping Canadians save
See MoreRussia proposes overhaul of individual income tax with new progressive brackets
Russia’s Parliament has put forward a draft federal law aiming to restructure the country’s personal income tax (PIT) system. Under Draft Law No. 1160313‑8 on 25 February 2026, the reform would exempt low-income individuals from taxation
See MoreMozambique enacts 2026 tax reforms, introduces VAT on digital services
Mozambique's President signed into law and ordered the official publication of the Economic and Social Plan and State Budget (PESOE) for 2026, along with a package of tax reform legislation on 29 December 2025. Effective from 1 January 2026, the
See MoreBrazil: Tax authority announces deadline for property declaration under lower rates
Brazil's Federal Revenue Service (RFB) issued an alert on 13 February 2026, reminding taxpayers of the approaching deadline to enrol in the Special Regime for Updating and Regularising Assets under the Update modality (Rearp Update). The
See MoreBrazil: Chamber of Deputies weighs wealth tax proposal
Brazil's Chamber of Deputies is reviewing a draft legislation as of 2 February 2026 to implement a "Tax on Large Fortunes" (IGF), a levy already authorised by the Federal Constitution but never enacted. This proposal seeks to establish a Great
See MoreUS: NYC Mayor proposes tax increases to address budget deficit
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani proposed raising taxes on high earners and corporations on Wednesday, 12 February 2026, during testimony at the State Senate's budget hearing. The Democratic mayor reported that the city has narrowed its budget
See MoreHonduras: SAR issues 2026 individual income tax brackets
The Honduras Revenue Administration (SAR) has issued SAR Notice 02-2026, setting out the Progressive Income Tax (ISR) brackets and rates for individuals for the 2026 fiscal year. Under the notice, annual net taxable income up to HNL 228,324.32
See MoreCameroon releases 2026 Finance Law, includes new rules for digital giants, green levies
Cameroon’s Ministry of Finance issued a circular on the execution of the 2026 Finance Law, providing guidance on its implementation and outlining the key tax measures introduced for the year. The circular outlines the mandatory instructions for
See MoreArgentina: ARCA announces 2025 personal assets tax threshold, brackets
Argentina’s tax authority (ARCA) has updated the thresholds and brackets for the personal assets tax for individuals and undivided estates for the fiscal year ending on 31 December 2025. Minimum value applicable to valuation of assets
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