Hong Kong to Gazette Inland Revenue Amendment Bill 2026
The Hong Kong Government will gazette the Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Tax Concessions, Concessionary Deductions and Allowances) Bill 2026 on 6 March, introducing concessionary tax measures announced in the 2025 Policy Address and the 2026-27
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Namibia: 2026-27 budget includes accelerated depreciation for businesses
Namibia's Parliament has released the Budget Statement for the Fiscal Year 2026-27 on 26 February 2026, introducing significant changes to the tax code to support both individuals and businesses. The key tax measures are: Corporate and
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Germany: Tax Authorities restrict treaty benefits on dividend payments to US parent companies
The German Federal Central Tax Office (Bundeszentralamt für Steuern, BZSt) has recently adopted a restrictive administrative practice concerning withholding tax on dividend distributions paid by German companies (GmbHs) to US parent companies. This
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Sweden to cut VAT on dance events
The Swedish Government has submitted a bill to the Riksdag proposing a reduced VAT rate on admission to dance events, including dance band performances. The measure, announced in the 2026 Budget Bill, aims to promote dance and cultural activities
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Serbia sets 2025 supplementary individual tax threshold
Serbia has announced the threshold and rates for the 2025 supplementary annual tax on individuals, affecting both residents and non-residents. Individuals whose net income exceeds RSD 5,439,096, equal to three times the average annual salary, are
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Hong Kong to raise stamp duty on high-value homes
Hong Kong’s Stamp Duty (Amendment) Bill 2026 will be gazetted on 6 March to increase the stamp duty rate for residential property transactions where the amount or value of consideration exceeds HKD 100 million, from 4.25% to 6.5%, as announced in
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Ethiopia: Council of Ministers unveils new investment tax, customs incentives
Ethiopia’s Council of Ministers has introduced Regulation No. 586/2026, published in the Official Gazette on 23 February 2026, establishing a new system of tax and customs incentives to encourage investment in strategic sectors. The regulation
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France issues VAT guidance for cross-border distance sales
The French tax authorities released guidance detailing VAT rules for international commercial transactions on 4 March 2026. The guidance focuses on distance sales of imported goods delivered to consumers in France or other European Union
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South Africa revises income tax, capital gains tax, VAT thresholds in new draft legislation
The South African government has introduced the draft rates and monetary amounts and amendment of Revenue Laws Bill on 25 February 2026, outlining changes to tax legislation for the 2026/27 year. The Bill updates personal income tax brackets,
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Russia proposes overhaul of individual income tax with new progressive brackets
Russia’s Parliament has put forward a draft federal law aiming to restructure the country’s personal income tax (PIT) system. Under Draft Law No. 1160313‑8 on 25 February 2026, the reform would exempt low-income individuals from taxation
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Montenegro: Parliament revises VAT law
Montenegro’s parliament has approved amendments to the Value Added Tax Law, published in Official Gazette No. 12/2026 on 6 February 2026. From 1 April 2026, sales of construction land with a building permit will be subject to VAT. Foreign
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Russia: MoF proposes tax changes to ease SME transition in 2026
The Russian Ministry of Finance (MoF) has submitted amendments to the Tax Code aimed at helping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) adapt to the tax changes that took effect in 2026. The Tax Code is proposed to be supplemented with the
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Taiwan: Taipei Tax Bureau opens applications for 114th income tax filing support
Taiwan’s Taipei National Taxation Bureau, Ministry of Finance, has opened applications for supporting measures related to the 114th annual individual income tax return filing, scheduled for May 2026 (year 115). Taxpayers can submit requests
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Spain repeals Royal Decree-Law 2/2026 covering social measures, tax reforms, regional financing
Spain’s Congress of Deputies has officially repealed Royal Decree-Law 2/2026, originally issued on 3 February 2026. The repeal was formalised in a Congressional Resolution dated 26 February 2026 and published in the Official State Gazette (BOE) on
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Romania: MoF updates property taxation from 2026
Romania’s Ministry of Finance has approved tax reforms on 27 February 2026, which are set to begin in the 2026 fiscal year, emphasising revised property assessments and enhanced flexibility for municipal governments. To align taxation with
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Romania updates tax registration forms and procedures to enhance digital services
Romania’s Ministry of Finance and the National Agency for Fiscal Administration (ANAF) have amended Order No. 1699/2021 to update taxpayer registration forms and procedures under Law No. 245/2025. Key changes include clarified instructions for
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Bangladesh: NBR invites budget proposals for 2026-27
Bangladesh’s National Board of Revenue (NBR) has requested taxpayers, business organisations, trade bodies and other stakeholders to submit proposals for the 2026-27 fiscal year budget. The move is part of the board’s preparations to formulate a
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Brazil: RFB extends tax deadlines for flood-hit cities in Minas Gerais
Brazil’s tax authority, the Federal Revenue Service (RFB) announced the issuance of Ordinance RFB No. 655/2026 on 27 February 2026, granting emergency tax relief to municipalities affected by severe flooding in Minas Gerais state. The measure
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