Romania: MoF issues draft ordinance, proposes amendments to global minimum tax rules and direct taxes outlined in Fiscal Code
The Ministry of Finance has proposed legislative amendments to the Pillar Two global minimum tax and corporate income tax in the Fiscal Code. Romania’s Ministry of Finance has recently introduced two legislative amendments: one proposes
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Australia gazettes Taxation (Multinational-Global, Domestic Minimum Tax, Qualified Globe Taxes) Determination 2025 legislative instrument
The legislative instrument takes effect on 27 August 2025 and remains applicable until 1 April 2035. The Australian Official Gazette has published a legislative instrument “Taxation (Multinational-Global and Domestic Minimum Tax) (Qualified
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China introduces new VAT refund policy from next month
From September 2025, certain VAT taxpayers can apply for refunds of unused tax credits. China's Ministry of Finance and State Administration of Taxation released Announcement No. 7 of 2025 on 22 August 2025, introducing a new VAT refund policy.
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Switzerland clarifies application of hybrid arbitrage arrangements under transitional CbCR Safe Harbour
SFTA confirmed that OECD guidance on hybrid arbitrage arrangements under the transitional CbCR safe harbour applies in Switzerland only to transactions entered into after 18 December 2023. The Swiss Federal Tax Administration (SFTA) has issued
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Malaysia: MoF prolongs tax deduction for sustainable investment-linked sukuk until 2027
The special tax deduction extension for Labuan companies applies from the year of assessment (YA) 2024 to YA 2027, as announced in the 2024 budget. Malaysia’s Ministry of Finance has extended the special tax deduction for companies or Labuan
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Turkey: Revenue Administration publishes guidance detailing tax obligations for heirs in 2025
The guide outlines heirs’ tax obligations, including filing rules, exemptions, thresholds, asset valuation, and related income, VAT, and special consumption tax requirements for 2025. The Turkish Revenue Administration has issued a guide for
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UAE signs multilateral agreement on crypto asset tax reporting
The UAE has signed the OECD’s Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement under the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework, joining 51 countries in standardising automatic tax information exchange for crypto transactions. The UAE signed the
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Panama: DGI extends deadline for taxpayer registry
The deadline for updating the taxpayer registry information has been extended due to technological disruptions. Panama’s tax authority (DGI) has published Resolution 201-6695 of 12 August 2025 in Official Gazette No. 30348 of 21 August 2025,
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Netherlands joins GIR MCAA
As of the OECD update of 26 August 2025, the GIR MCAA has been signed by 15 jurisdictions. The Netherlands has signed the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on the Exchange of GloBE Information (GIR MCAA), under Pillar Two of the OECD/G20
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Kazakhstan finalises new VAT rules for foreign e-commerce
The new rules are scheduled to take effect on 1 January 2026. Under the New Tax Code of Kazakhstan, foreign companies are required to register for VAT under the procedure known as conditional VAT registration if they supply goods or services in
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Ecuador: SRI replaces Mining Annex with the Mining Activities Information Form, updates deadlines
The new Resolution modifies the reporting requirements for the Mining Annex (“Anexo Minero”) established by Resolution No. NAC-DGERCGC25-00000004 of 20 February 2025 and amended by Resolution No. NAC-DGERCGC25-00000007 of 28 March 2025. The
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US: Rhode Island to raise property transfer tax from October 2025
Rhode Island will increase its real estate conveyance tax rate from USD 2.30 to USD 3.75 per USD 500 for property sales exceeding USD 100, effective 1 October 2025. The Rhode Island Department of Revenue has published ADV 2025-13 on 21 August
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OECD updates user guide for crypto-asset reporting framework XML schema
The document provides a technical update to the XML schema for the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF), enhancing international tax transparency. The OECD has published a revised user guide for tax administrations on the Crypto-Asset
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Argentina extends deadline for PAIS tax refund requests
This extension applies to the filing of affidavits for refunds of advance payments of the Impuesto Para una Argentina Inclusiva y Solidaria (PAIS), in the situations outlined in Resolution No. 5720. Argentina’s Customs Collection and Control
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Italy extends deadline for comprehensive overhaul of tax system
The reform reduces tax burdens, improves legal certainty, implements OECD BEPS Pillar Two and seeks to attract foreign investment. Italy has published Law No. 120 of 8 August 2025 in the Official Gazette No. 184 of 9 August 2025, announcing the
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Ecuador updates tax haven list, removes Panama
Ecuador’s SRI updates tax haven list, removing Panama effective 18 August 2025. The Ecuadorian Internal Revenue Service (SRI) has issued Resolution No.NAC-DGECCGC25-00000021, which updates the country’s list of tax havens and preferential tax
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Botswana: Government proposes taxing digital services from non-residents
Botswana introduces VAT amendment bill to tax digital services, apply reverse charge, and modernise compliance. The Government of Botswana has introduced Value Added Tax (VAT) Amendment Bill (Bill No. 22 of 2025) on 12 August 2025, proposing
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Canada consults draft tax legislation, includes several previously announced measures including amendments to global minimum tax Act
The government invites all interested Canadians and stakeholders to provide feedback on these draft legislative proposals by emailing their comments to consultation-legislation@fin.gc.ca by 12 September 2025. Canada’s Department of Finance
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