Lithuania adopts excise tax on sweetened drinks from 2026
Lithuanian Parliament approved an excise tax on sweetened drinks from 1 January 2026 to promote healthier consumption and fund the State Defence Fund. The Lithuanian Parliament (Seimas) has adopted amendments to the Law on Excise Duty,
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Hungary initiates authorisation process for Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)
The application window for CBAM authorised declarant status has opened on 1 September 2025. The National Climate Protection Authority of Hungary has announced that the application window for becoming an authorised CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment
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Brazil issues updated rules for indirect tax reporting
The updated guideline requires taxpayers to include IBS, CBS, and IS amounts in the total value reported on fiscal documents. Brazil has published new guidelines on the reporting of indirect taxes for the 2026 fiscal year, titled, Practical Guide
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Australia: ATO releases updated excise tax guidelines for duty-free shops
The revised guidelines align with recent legislative reforms introduced to simplify and modernise the overall excise administration process. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has updated its excise tax guidelines for the duty-free shops. These
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Australia: ATO releases updated excise tax guidelines for tobacco sector
The revised guidelines align with recent legislative reforms introduced to simplify and modernise the overall excise administration process. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has updated its excise tax guidelines for the tobacco industry.
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Latvia: Finance minister outlines key priorities in 2026 draft budget, initiates discussions with social partners
The 2026 budget proposes diversifying revenue sources through higher gambling and excise taxes, while supporting investment and easing living costs with tax law amendments and a temporary VAT cut on basic foods starting July 2026. Latvia's
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US: IRS, Treasury issues guidance to streamline interest capitalisation for property improvements
The guidance includes final regulations for eliminating the associated property rule and related provisions for interest capitalisation on improvements to designated property. The US Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have released
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Malaysia: RMCD updates sales tax exemptions for motorcycles, soya beans, machinery
RMCD updates sales tax exemptions on motorcycles, soya beans, and machinery. The Royal Malaysian Customs Department (RMCD) has issued updated guidance on sales tax exemptions granted by the Minister of Finance. Under Sales Tax Policy 1/2025,
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Chile: SII revises 2026 luxury tax values for aircraft, yachts, vehicles
Resolution Ex. SII No. 121-2025 updates the fair market values for helicopters, airplanes, yachts, and vehicles subject to the 2% luxury goods excise tax for 2026. Chile’s tax administration (SII) has published Resolution Ex. SII No. 121-2025
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Slovak Republic: Parliament approves third consolidation package of tax reforms, includes higher corporate taxes
Key tax changes include higher corporate and investment taxes, along with increased consumption taxes, including higher VAT on specific food products, and increased tax on online gaming. The Slovak Republic’s National Council gave its approval
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Ireland: Revenue issues guidance on new E-liquid products tax
Revenue published guidance to help suppliers comply with the new E-liquid products tax starting 1 November 2025. Ireland Revenue published detailed guidance on 30 September 2025 to assist suppliers in understanding their obligations under the new
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China lowers consumption tax threshold on ultra-luxury vehicles
China will lower the consumption tax threshold for super luxury cars from CNY 1.3 million to CNY 900,000. China’s Ministry of Finance and State Taxation Administration will lower the consumption tax threshold for super luxury cars from CNY
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EU Council streamlines carbon border adjustment mechanism, exempts small importers
The regulation aims to simplify the CBAM and lower compliance costs, particularly easing the regulatory burden for EU companies and SMEs. The Council of the European Union, in an announcement on 29 September 2025, stated that it has formally
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Taiwan: Taxation Administration announces statutory payment period for commercial vehicle license tax for second half of 2025
The Taxation Administration stated that the tax payment notice will be sent to taxpayers by mail by the tax collection authorities under their local governments. Taiwan’s Taxation Administration has announced that the statutory payment period
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UK: HMRC publishes 2025 corporate tax statistics
This annual report details corporate tax receipts and liabilities, categorised by company count, income, deductions, industry sector, size, and financial year. The UK tax authority, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), published its annual
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Poland: Council of Ministers adopt 2026 draft budget act
The 2026 draft includes various fiscal changes, such as an increase in the corporate tax rate for the banking sector, a rise in the VAT exemption threshold, and an increase in excise rates on alcoholic beverages. Poland’s Council of Ministers
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Russia: MoF presents various tax reforms, includes VAT increases as part of 2026 budget package
The budget proposals include a standard VAT rate hike from 20% to 22%, and the simplified VAT threshold will drop from RUB 60 million to RUB 10 million, amongst others. Russia’s Ministry of Finance has submitted a series of draft laws to the
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Malawi: Government amends customs and excise rules to streamline procedures, enhance compliance
The regulation amends and streamlines procedures, enhances compliance, and enforces penalties related to foreign exchange and export transactions. Malawi’s government has introduced new regulations to update its customs and excise laws on 1
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