Italy introduces new tax codes for VAT recovery, entertainment tax, and air taxi levies
The Italian tax authority has issued three new tax codes through Resolution No. 28 on 23 July 2026 to streamline payment of taxes, interest, and penalties following recovery actions. The codes enable taxpayers to remit these amounts via the F24 and
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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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UK: Finance Act 2026 receives Royal Assent
The UK’s Finance (No. 2) Bill 2025-26 was granted Royal Assent on 18 March 2026 and has now been enacted as the Finance Act 2026, introducing measures across income, corporate, and inheritance taxes, environmental levies, and tax
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Venezuela enacts hydrocarbons law reform with new tax, royalty regime
Venezuela issued the Reform of the Organic Hydrocarbons Law in Extraordinary Official Gazette No. 6,978, dated 31 January 2026, on 29 January 2026. Key tax reforms are summarised as follows: Integrated hydrocarbons levy A new levy on
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Chile proposes bill to promote green hydrogen industry
The proposed tax incentives and special rules aim to boost Chile’s green hydrogen industry and strengthen its global leadership in clean fuel production. Chile’s Ministry of Finance has submitted a bill to the Chamber of Deputies to promote
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Zambia advances 2025 tax reform, proposes 1% minimum alternative tax for businesses
Key proposals include a 1% MAT on turnover, 15% to 20% withholding tax on government securities, and excise duty hikes on cigarettes, alcohol, sugary drinks, and betting services. Zambia's National Assembly has advanced the Income Tax
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France, Kenya and allies push global airline ticket tax to fund climate adaptation
A coalition including France, Kenya, Barbados, and others aims to expand air travel taxes to raise billions for climate resilience in developing countries ahead of the 2025 UN climate summit. A coalition of countries including France, Kenya,
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Thailand: Cabinet approves carbon tax to reduce emissions
The Thai Cabinet gave its approval to a draft Ministerial Regulation, proposed by the Ministry of Finance (MoF) on 21 January 2025, which aims to introduce a carbon tax as part of the country’s ongoing efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
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Armenia: Parliament approves doubling gambling taxes
Armenia’s parliament has approved higher tax rates on online casinos and bookmakers on 6 March 2025. Starting 1 April 2025, gambling tax rates per bet will double from 0.175% to 0.35% for online casinos and from 0.1% to 0.2% for
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Belgium introduces tax measures for Flemish region
Belgium’s new government agreement for the Flemish region includes various tax measures, which includes amendments to inheritance and property taxes. Under the new tax measures, effective in 2026, inheritance tax rates will decrease for small
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IMF Report Comments on Finland’s Economic Position
On 23 January 2024 the IMF issued a report following discussions with Finland under Article IV of the IMF’s articles of agreement. The report notes that although Finland’s economy recovered quickly from the pandemic, the war in Ukraine has
See MoreTurkey extends the effective time of 0% entertainment tax rates
On 13 July 2021, the Turkish Revenue Administration has issued Presidential Decision No. 4273 regarding the entertainment tax rates applied for showing domestic and foreign films. The Decision extends the effective time of 0% entertainment tax
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