China to abolish export VAT rebates for solar products, phase out incentives for batteries
The Chinese Ministry of Finance issued a notice, on 8 January 2026, outlining adjustments to the export VAT rebate policy for photovoltaic products, batteries and related goods. Under the changes, the export VAT rebate for photovoltaic and other
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Australia: ATO publishes recap of November Pillar 2 information session
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) published, on 9 January 2026, a recap of its November 2025 information session on implementing the global and domestic minimum tax under Pillar 2. The session was aimed at supporting multinational enterprise
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Turkey further extends 2024 local minimum supplementary corporate tax deadline
Turkey’s Revenue Administration has announced an extension for the Local Minimum Supplementary Corporate Tax returns for the 2024 accounting period under Tax Procedure Law Circular No. 195 (VUK-195/2026-1). Under the authority of Article 28
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Ireland enacts Finance Act 2025, enhances R&D tax credits
Ireland has enacted the Finance Act 2025, following its approval by parliament on 23 December 2025, delivering a wide-ranging package of tax measures that include enhanced corporation tax reliefs for construction and the creative industries, an
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OECD issues guidance on digital continuous transactional reporting for VAT
The OECD has published Digital Continuous Transactional Reporting for Value Added Tax: Policy and Design Considerations for Introduction and Operation, a report providing guidance for jurisdictions considering the introduction of a digital
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Peru: Government extends VAT exemptions for certain goods, services
The Peruvian government has extended the VAT (Impuesto General a las Ventas, IGV) exemption for the transactions listed in Appendices I and II covered under the VAT Law. The law ensures continued VAT relief on essential goods and selected
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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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Turkey enacts omnibus law, includes changes to capital gains, income tax
Turkey’s Law No. 7566, adopted on 4 December 2025 and published in the Official Gazette on 19 December 2025, introduces new rules for 2025–2026, covering residential rental income, capital gains, social security contributions, and UEFA-related
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Portugal: Government updates withholding tax rates for 2026
The Portuguese government has set new monthly withholding tax rates for employment and pension income in mainland Portugal for 2026 through Order No. 233-A/2026, issued on 6 January 2026. The changes reflect updates introduced in the 2026 State
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Argentina: ARCA extends VAT prepayment relief on essentials until mid-2026
Argentina’s tax and customs authority (ARCA) published General Resolution 5,807 in the Official Gazette on 30 December 2025, announcing an extension to the suspension of advance VAT collection on essential items, including food, medicines, and
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Latvia: Parliament revises capitalisation rules, introduces individual-owned company tax relief
Latvia has published Amendments to the Corporate Income Tax Law on 18 December 2025, which were approved on 3 December 2025, introducing new provisions affecting port authorities, taxpayers composed only of natural persons, and interest payments on
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Belgium: Government proposes DAC8 crypto-asset framework rules
The government has presented the bill No. 56 1249/001 of 17 December 2025 to parliament on 9 January 2026 to implement the Amending Directive to the 2011 Directive on Administrative Cooperation (DAC8, 2023/2226). Set to take effect retroactively
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Guatemala joins Inclusive Framework on BEPS
The OECD announced, on 12 January 2026, that Guatemala has joined the Inclusive Framework on BEPS, increasing its membership to 148 jurisdictions. By joining, Guatemala becomes the 148th member to join the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on BEPS, a
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European Commission confirms application of side-by-side arrangement under the Pillar 2 Directive
The European Commission, in a notice on 12 January 2026, acknowledged the Side-by-Side arrangement on Safe Harbours and confirmed its application within the framework of Council Directive (EU) 2022/2523 (Pillar 2 Directive). Under Article 32 of
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Hungary updates transfer pricing documentation framework
Hungary has adopted revised transfer pricing documentation rules under Decree No. 45/2025, published in the Official Gazette on 23 December 2025. The revised rules will require taxpayers to reassess their compliance approach ahead of the 2026
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Korea (Rep.): NTS updates guidance on Mutual Agreement Procedure
Korea (Rep.)’s National Tax Service (NTS) has issued a revised version of its guidance on the Mutual Agreement Procedure (MAP) for taxpayers. The document provides details on MAP applications, the procedure and conclusion of cases,
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Greece: AADE introduces special VAT regime for non-established EU businesses
Greece’s Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) has issued a decision establishing the framework for a special VAT regime for businesses based in other European Union (EU) Member States. The regime allows non-established enterprises to
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Sri Lanka: IRD announces AIT, WHT, APIT December 2025 deadlines
Sri Lankan Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has reminded taxpayers to pay Advance Income Tax (AIT), Withholding Tax (WHT) and Advance Personal Income Tax (APIT) withheld during December 2025 no later than 15 January 2026. Tax Types and Payment
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