Nigeria: President abolishes 5% excise duty on telecom services
The abolition of the 5% excise tax on telecommunication services is aimed at improving affordability and service standards in the telecom sector. Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has officially abolished the 5% excise tax on telecommunication
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US rejects IMO proposal for global shipping emissions tax
A joint statement criticises the proposal as a “global carbon tax on Americans” imposed by an unaccountable UN body, which warns of potential retaliation or remedies against supporting countries if US efforts to oppose the framework are
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US: IRS proposes rules on F reorganisations involving US real property transfers
Notice 2025-45 announces plans to propose regulations modifying the application of Sections 897(d) and (e) to certain inbound F reorganisations under Section 368(a)(1)(F) involving US real property interests. The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
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UK considers replacing stamp duty with new property tax
UK Treasury considers replacing stamp duty with a new levy on homes over GBP 500,000, aiming for more stable revenue from fewer transactions. The UK Treasury is reportedly considering a major shift in property taxation, exploring the replacement
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Kenya: KRA announces collection of sugar development levy
The collection of the sugar development levy went into effect on 1 July 2025. The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) announced on 31 July 2025 the commencement of sugar development levy collection, effective 1 July 2025. The KRA informed millers
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New Zealand to replace petrol tax with distance-based road charges
New Zealand will shift from petrol taxes to electronic road user charges for all vehicles, starting a staged overhaul of its road funding system. New Zealand’s government announced plans, on 6 August 2025, to overhaul its road funding system,
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Chile: MoF revises criteria for fuel excise tax calculation
The readjusted fuel excise tax will take effect from 7 August 2025. Chile’s Ministry of Finance published Executive Decree No. 242 in the Official Gazette on 6 August 2025, revising the components used to calculate the excise tax on fuels, as
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Cambodia to implement new capital gains tax from September 2025
The new 20% capital gain tax on capital asset sales takes effect September 2025, with specific rules and exemptions for residents and non-residents. The Ministry of Economy and Finance of Cambodia issued Prakas No. 496 on 18 July 2025,
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Greece expands and strengthens rules for alternative tax regimes
The amended tax regimes revise inheritance and gift tax exemptions and expand provisions for skilled employees. Greece has amended its alternative tax regimes for incoming tax residents introduced under Law 5222/2025, which were published on 28
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Australia: ATO issues guidance on fraudulent GST refund schemes
The alert warns businesses against colluding with related entities to create fake invoices for fraudulent GST refund claims. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has issued a new taxpayer alert - TA 2025/2: Arrangements designed to improperly
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US: New Jersey adopts graduated rates for property interest transfers
The new law replaces the flat 1% fee on transfers over USD 1 million with a graduated rate from 1% for transfers under USD 2 million up to 3.5% for transfers above USD 3.5 million. New Jersey’s governor has signed the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget
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Malaysia: MoF to scrap high-value goods tax scheme
The planned 5% to 10% tax on high-value goods set for May 2024 has been delayed. Malaysia’s Ministry of Finance announced on 29 July 2025 that it had scrapped its planned high-value goods tax, originally proposed two years ago. The Finance
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Finland consults on proposed tax hike for soft drinks and selected beverages
The deadline for submitting comments is 6 August 2025. Finland’s Ministry of Finance launched a public consultation on 2 June 2025, proposing a EUR 0.15 per litre sugar-based tax on soft drinks and an increased excise duty on fermented
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Italy: Council of Ministers approves consolidated code on registration, indirect taxes
The legislative decree consolidates the code for registration tax and other indirect taxes, excluding VAT, aimed at reorganising existing regulations to simplify compliance and reduce administrative burdens for taxpayers. Italy’s Council of
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Malawi lowers tax for select non-resident companies
The Malawi government has abolished the 5% repatriation tax for non-resident companies, increased withholding tax on gambling winnings to 10%, and exempted bread from the 16.5% VAT. Malawi has implemented new tax laws through the Taxation
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Iceland issues guidance on cruise ship tax, infrastructure fees
Operators must submit passenger reports within seven days of departing Iceland, with an ISK 400 lodging tax for domestic voyages and an ISK 2,500 infrastructure charge for international docked vessels. Iceland’s Revenue and Customs issued
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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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Indonesia: Chief Economic Minister says 19% US tariff may take effect before 1 August
Trump imposed a 19% tariff on Indonesian goods as part of a new trade agreement, effective 1 August Indonesia's Chief Economic Minister, Airlangga Hartarto, announced on 21 July 2025 that the 19% tariff on Indonesian goods entering the US could
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