EU consults on VAT framework for travel and tourism
The consultation will last 12 weeks and include targeted discussions with representatives from Member States and business groups. The European Commission has launched a 12-week public consultation on 24 July 2025, to gather input from
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Kazakhstan consults on preferential tax jurisdictions list
The deadline for submitting comments is 6 August 2025. Kazakhstan's Ministry of Finance initiated a public consultation on 22 July 2025 regarding a draft order for jurisdictions with preferential tax regimes. This list impacts tax measures for
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Panama withdraws extended deadlines for tax treaty claim corrections
The new resolution only allows a 10-day extension, with the possibility of extending it up to 30 days. Panama published Resolution No. 201-5822 on 16 July 2025, in Official Gazette No. 30323, repealing Resolution No. 201-2232 of 16 March
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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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Argentina joins CRS MCAAÂ
As of 25 July 2025, 55 jurisdictions have signed the Addendum to the CRS MCAA. Argentina signed the Addendum to the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on Automatic Exchange of Financial Account Information (CRS MCAA) on 1 July
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UK: HMRC consults tax measures proposed in Finance Bill 2025-26
HMRC opened a consultation on 21 July 2025 on draft measures for the Finance Bill 2025–2026, covering tax reforms, digitalisation, and anti-avoidance, with feedback due by 15 September 2025. The UK’s HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has
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Turkey caps tax incentives, R&D exemptions under new law
Turkey’s Law No. 7555 limits corporate income tax incentives to 10 years and caps R&D income tax exemptions starting July 2025. Turkey enacted Law No. 7555 introducing new limits on corporate tax incentives and income tax exemptions. The
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France approves Amount B simplified transfer pricing method for transactions with developing countries
France will restrict the use of the OECD's Amount B transfer pricing method to transactions with developing nations that have adopted the method and have a bilateral tax treaty with France, excluding non-qualifying jurisdictions. France
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UK HMRC updates top-up tax rules to align with 2025 OECD guidance
UK updates top-up tax rules to align with OECD Pillar Two guidance, effective mostly from 31 December 2025. UK HMRC has released a policy paper on 21 July 2025 outlining additional changes to the Multinational Top-up Tax and the Domestic Top-up
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Germany gazettes law to boost business competitiveness, R&D changes to enter into force next year
Germany has enacted a new investment programme law to enhance its appeal as a competitive business location, with most provisions effective from 19 July 2025 and R&D measures applying from 2026. Germany has published the Act (BGBl. I) in the
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Ireland: Revenue issues guidance on taxation of income from social media and promotional activities
Irish Revenue has issued guidance on the tax treatment and compliance obligations for income earned from social media and promotional activities under Income Tax and Corporation Tax rules. Irish Revenue released eBrief No. 138/25 on 21 July 2025
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Angola: Financial sector to face higher corporate tax from 2026
Angola's new Corporate Income Tax Code, effective 1 January 2026, includes 35% for financial institutions, insurance, and telecoms, 25% for most sectors, and 10% for agriculture.  Angola will introduce a new Corporate Income Tax (IRPC) Code,
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Kazakhstan adopts new tax code, introduces additional R&D tax deduction to 200%
The Tax Code, effective 1 January 2026, introduces a standard CIT rate of 20%, adjusted CIT rates for various sectors, a VAT increase from 12% to 16%, with various exemptions. Kazakhstan has introduced a new Tax Code, as per Law No. 214-VIII,
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Ecuador cuts taxes on private electric vehicles and eases tourism VAT rules
Ecuador has enacted a new law granting VAT and import duty exemptions for private-use EVs and expanding flexibility in tourism-related VAT reductions, effective from 14 July 2025. Ecuador has introduced tax relief for private-use electric
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Lithuania: Parliament reviews investment incentive for select municipalities
Lithuania plans to reduce taxable profit for companies investing in designated municipalities, allowing up to a 100% deduction on eligible fixed asset costs from 2026. The Lithuanian parliament (Seimas) is reviewing a draft bill proposing a
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Hong Kong: IRD launches three new eTAX portals
The three new tax portals are expected to enhance the efficiency and user experience of electronic tax services in Hong Kong. The Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department announced on 22 July 2025 that it had launched three new tax portals under
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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
See MoreEuropean Commission adopts proposal for council decision on amending protocol to AEOI-CRS agreement with Andorra
The European Commission adopted a decision on 17 July 2025 to authorise signing a protocol with Andorra for automatic exchange of financial account information under the OECD's common reporting standard. The European Commission (EC) adopted
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