Hong Kong gazettes Stamp Duty (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2026
The Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department has announced the Stamp Duty (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2026 on 29 May 2026, which was published in the Official Gazette the same day. The Stamp Duty (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2026 provides for the calculation
See MoreHong Kong: Government approves Stamp Duty (Amendment) Bill 2026
The Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department announced that the government has welcomed the approval of the Stamp Duty (Amendment) Bill 2026 by the Legislative Council on 20 May 2026. The Stamp Duty (Amendment) Bill 2026 has provisions to increase the
See MoreHong Kong: Legislative Council to consider Stamp Duty (Amendment) Bill 2026
Hong Kong’s Legislative Council (LegCo) announced on 18 May 2026 that it set to reconvene on 20 May 2026 to continue deliberations on key legislative and policy matters, including the resumed Second Reading debate on the Stamp Duty (Amendment)
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Netherlands introduces ‘Freedom Contribution’ in 2026 Spring Memorandum
The Dutch Government has published the Spring Memorandum 2026, updating the 2026 budget and outlining forward-looking plans, including a range of tax measures. Key provisions reflect those agreed in the Coalition Agreement for 2026–2030, released
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Morocco: DGI clarifies 2026 Finance Law, details adjustments to corporate tax, PIT, VAT
Morocco’s tax administration (DGI) issued Circular No. 737 on 27 February 2026, clarifying the tax measures of Finance Law 50-25 for 2026, part of Morocco’s 2023–2026 structural tax reform. Finance Law No. 50-25 was promulgated by Dahir No.
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Finland to reduce corporate tax rate in financial framework for 2027-30
Finland's Ministry of Finance has published a proposed decision outlining its draft spending framework proposal on 26 February 2026, which includes the government's fiscal plans for the 2027–2030 budget cycle. The framework includes sweeping
See MoreHong Kong proposes global minimum tax implementation in 2026-27 budget
Hong Kong’s Financial Secretary Paul MP Chan delivered the 2026-27 Budget on 25 February 2026. Under the theme of "Driving High-quality, Inclusive Growth with Innovation and Finance," the budget introduces a mix of one-off relief measures and
See MoreNetherlands: Government coalition outlines 2026–2030 budgetary and tax changes, introduces new business contribution
The Dutch government’s incoming coalition released its agreement for the 2026–2030 term on 30 January 2026, along with an appendix outlining planned budgetary and tax changes. The proposals outline several notable shifts affecting businesses,
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France passes 2026 budget, halves exceptional contribution to large company profits
France finally passed its 2026 budget on 2 February 2026 after two no-confidence motions failed, allowing Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu’s minority government to survive and bringing a measure of political stability. The prolonged
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China extends tax incentives to support public rental housing development until 2027
China’s State Tax Administration issued Announcement No. 4 of 2026 on 12 January 2026, which revised tax incentives for public rental housing to strengthen the rental market. The measures provide exemptions from various taxes, including urban
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Angola gazettes amendments to tax laws proposed in 2026 budget
Angola’s National Assembly approved amendments to various tax laws through the General State Budget 2026 on 15 December 2025 after receiving final approval the same day. The measures were formally promulgated by the President and published in the
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Cambodia postpones capital gains tax on immovable property until 2027
Cambodia’s General Department of Taxation, part of the Ministry of Economy and Finance, issued Notification No. 041 on 2 January 2026, delaying the introduction of the capital gains tax (CGT) on sales or transfers of immovable property by one
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Malaysia enacts key measures under 2026 budget
Malaysia gazetted the Finance Act 2025 and the Measures for the Collection, Administration and Enforcement of Tax Act 2025 on 31 December 2025. These laws give effect to selected measures announced in the 2026 Budget and additional tax
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Cyprus: Parliament passes tax reform package, introduces 120% R&D deductions
The Cyprus parliament passed a major tax reform package on 22 December 2025, introducing higher corporate taxation, expanded personal tax relief, new rules for crypto-asset income, and strengthened compliance mechanisms, alongside targeted
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Netherlands: Senate approves 2026 Tax Plan package
The Netherlands Senate approved the legislative proposals contained in the 2026 Tax Plan package on 16 December 2025. The measures will enter into force once they receive royal assent and are published in the Official Gazette. The Ministry of
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Algeria revises stamp duties, vehicle taxes effective from January 2025
Algeria’s Ministry of Finance has issued Circular No. 73/LF25 on 23 November 2025, detailing revisions to various stamp duties and taxes as part of the 2025 Finance Law. The circular addresses the increase in the minimum perception of stamp
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South Africa: SARS to enhance transfer duty declaration process to improve compliance
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) announced on 8 December 2025 a series of enhancements to the Transfer Duty Declaration (TDC01) on eFiling, aimed at simplifying compliance, reducing inaccurate declarations, and strengthening the collection
See MoreAngola: National Assembly approves 2026 budget, proposes several tax law modifications
Angola’s parliament has approved the General State Budget for 2026 on 19 November 2025, introducing amendments to several tax laws. The key amendments are: Corporate Tax Reforms Electronic filing mandate: General and simplified regime
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