Lithuania exempts cultural heritage properties from real estate tax
The Lithuanian Parliament proposed amendments to the Law on Real Estate Tax on 8 July 2026 that would exempt certain cultural heritage properties from real estate tax. The amendment adds two new exemptions to Article 7 of the real estate tax law.
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Lithuania amends environmental pollution tax law, removes batteries from tax regime
Lithuania has adopted amendments to the Law on Environmental Pollution Tax that remove batteries and accumulators from the list of taxable products subject to the tax on environmental pollution from product waste. The changes, adopted on 7 July
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Hong Kong: Government welcomes passage of Stamp Duty (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2026
Hong Kong’s government has welcomed the Legislative Council's passage of the Stamp Duty (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2026 on 8 July 2026 to provide for the arrangement for the calculation and payment of stamp duty arising from transactions of
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Kenya: KRA eliminates excise duty on bottled water
The Kenya Revenue Authority announced on 6 July 2026 that, under the Finance Act, 2026, which amends the First Schedule to the Excise Duty Act (Cap. 472), excise duty on bottled water has been abolished with effect from 1 July 2026. The announcement
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Qatar: GTA implements sugar-tiered excise tax on sweetened beverages from July 2026
Qatar’s General Tax Authority (GTA) has announced the implementation of a new Excise Tax mechanism on Sweetened Drinks, effective 6 July 2026, based on a Tiered Volumetric Model under which the applicable tax is calculated according to the amount
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China ends tax breaks for new energy, energy-saving vehicles from 2027
China is eliminating vehicle tax exemptions for pure electric, plug-in hybrid, and fuel cell commercial vehicles starting 1 January 2027. This decision has been made through Announcement No. 19 of 2026 on the Vehicle and Vessel Tax reduction and
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Puerto Rico consolidates municipal sales and use tax filing into single state platform (SURI)
Puerto Rico Department of the Treasury has published Internal Revenue Circular Letter No. 26-13 on 30 June 2026, which details the mandatory integration of municipal sales and use tax (IVU) into the Unified Internal Revenue System
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Brazil: Tax reforms moves to mandatory phase, CBS and IBS take effect in August
Brazil's tax reform—established by Constitutional Amendment No. 132/2023 and regulated by Complementary Law No. 214/2025—shifts from preparation to enforcement in July 2026. The Dual VAT system introduces CBS (Contribution on Goods and
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Vietnam extends tax relief on fuel, qualifying raw materials through September 2026
Vietnam’s government has issued a Resolution No. 34/2026/NQ-CP dated 30 June 2026, which outlines the extension of tax incentives for specific energy products. The resolution mandates a continued period of reduced import duties, environmental
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India revises fuel export duties, raises petrol levy while cutting diesel and ATF rates
India's Finance Ministry recalibrated its windfall gains tax on fuel exports through a revised notification on 1 July 2026, signalling a shift in its fiscal approach to petroleum product shipments. The adjustments, which took effect on 1 July
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Nigeria: Tariff reforms, green tax framework enter into force
Nigeria's federal government has unveiled sweeping tariff restructuring and environmental tax measures set to commence on 1 July 2026, according to the 2026 Fiscal Policy Measures (FPM) circular issued by Minister of Finance Wale Edun. The
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Uzbekistan introduces tax exemptions for cultural, arts sectors
Uzbekistan has released Presidential Decree No. UP-103 of 2 June 2026, which introduces various measures aimed at the modernisation and expansion of cultural and arts sectors in Uzbekistan. To foster new talent, the government is establishing
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Kenya: President assents Finance Act 2026, introduces reduced CIT
Kenya's President has enacted the Finance Act 2026, bringing amendments across multiple tax statutes effective from 1 July 2026. The Presidential assent was given on 24 June 2026. The Finance Act, 2026, does not raise taxes. Instead, it
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US: Illinois introduces digital advertising tax, social media fee, digital asset levy from 2027
Illinois has enacted new taxes on digital activities under SB 3019, effective from 1 January 2027. The measures include a 10% tax on gross receipts from targeted advertising services provided in Illinois, applicable to providers earning more than
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Germany: Federal Council approves tax advisory reforms, anti-profit shifting measures
The German Federal Council (Bundesrat) approved the Ninth Act Amending Provisions in Tax Consultancy Law and Tax Law on 11 June 2026. The legislation introduces a broad package of administrative, procedural and substantive tax measures designed
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UK: HMRC clarifies electricity generator levy increase to 55% from July 2026
The UK’s HM Revenue & Customs has published a policy paper providing clarification of the increase in the Electricity Generator Levy (EGL) on 17 June 2026. As previously announced, the EGL rate will rise from 45% to 55% with effect from 1
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Italy sets 2026 conventional wages for expatriate workers
Italy has gazetted the Decree of 29 May 2026 on 11 June 2026, establishing the 2026 conventional remuneration levels used for both social security contributions and income tax calculations for Italian workers employed abroad. The decree, adopted
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Sweden expands tonnage tax regime, eases rules for shipping companies
Sweden's Parliament has approved a package of reforms to the country's tonnage taxation system, broadening access to the regime and introducing more flexible rules for shipping companies. The legislation was adopted on 11 June 2026 and is
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