Singapore: Government presents second reading opening remarks on the Finance (Income Taxes) Bill
Singapore’s Senior Minister of State for Finance Jeffrey Siow has presented second reading opening remarks on the Finance (Income Taxes) Bill at the parliament on 6 November 2025. The Bill serves two main purposes: First, it updates the
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Qatar: Tax Authority hosts workshop on tiered excise tax for sweetened beverages
Qatar’s General Tax Authority (GTA) announced, 6 October 2025, that they held an introductory workshop on the “Tiered Volume-Based Excise Tax Model” for sugar-sweetened beverages, bringing together representatives from various companies in
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Poland: Government considers increasing VAT on select non-alcoholic drinks
The Polish government is considering raising the value-added tax (VAT) on certain non-alcoholic beverages, including non-alcoholic beer, wine, cider, and energy drinks. Currently, non-alcoholic beverages classified under the Combined Nomenclature
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Cyprus: Tax department clarifies VAT treatment for events combined with restaurant services
The Cyprus Tax Department issued Circular 6/2025 on 8 October 2025, clarifying the VAT treatment of events combined with catering or restaurant services. Cyprus applies a 5% reduced VAT rate to tickets for cultural events, such as performances,
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Hungary joins GIR MCAA
Hungary has joined the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on the Exchange of GloBE Information (GIR MCAA), under Pillar 2 of the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework's two-pillar solution, as of 31 October 2025. The Global Anti-Base Erosion
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Chile joins crypto-asset reporting framework (CARF-MCAA)
Chile joined the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on Automatic Exchange of Information Pursuant to the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF MCAA) on 21 October 2025. This framework standardises the reporting of crypto-asset
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Albania, Chile, UAE sign addendum to the CRS MCAA
OECD reported that Albania, Chile, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed the Addendum to the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on Automatic Exchange of Financial Account Information (CRS MCAA). The Addendum to the CRS MCAA
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Finland: Parliament considers ending electricity tax incentives for data centres
Finland’s Parliament is reviewing draft bill HE 156/2025 vp, which proposes eliminating the electricity tax incentive currently granted to data centres and mining operations. The proposal proposes to repeal certain sections of the Act on Excise
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Colombia: DIAN invalidates social media claims of debt forgiveness
Colombia's tax and customs authority (DIAN) has denied recent social media claims that it “forgives” taxpayers’ debts, calling the information false and misleading. This announcement was made on 4 November 2025. DIAN stressed that in
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France updates VAT thresholds for micro-entrepreneurs
The French government officially promulgated LOI No. 2025-1044 on 3 November 2025, aimed at creating a stable, fair, and transparent fiscal framework for micro-entrepreneurs and small businesses. The law reforms the Value Added Tax (TVA)
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Oman: Tax Authority introduces tax incentives for listed, converting companies
Oman’s Tax Authority announced on the social media platform “X“ new tax incentives targeting businesses that list on the Muscat Stock Exchange or the Promising Companies Market, as well as companies converting from limited liability companies
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Japan: NTA updates Pillar 2 tax Q&A guidance
Japan’s National Tax Agency (NTA) updated its Q&A guidance, in October 2025, on the Pillar 2 global minimum tax for fiscal years starting 1 April 2024. The guidance provides a detailed Question and Answer (Q&A) framework on the
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Greece: AADE issues tax IDs automatically for minor children
Greece’s Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) has completed its latest programme to automatically assign Tax Identification Numbers (AFM) to minors. The announcement was made on 5 November 2025. Under this initiative, 42,975
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Ethiopia, EU sign financing agreement to support 2025 reform and recovery plan
The Ethiopian Ministry of Finance (MoF) and the European Union (EU) have signed a EUR 90 million financing agreement for the Annual Action Plan (AAP)-2025. This agreement acknowledges Ethiopia’s unique context, specifically the ongoing deep
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Bulgaria: Council of Ministers proposes VAT amendments for small enterprises
Bulgaria’s Council of Ministers has submitted a draft amendment to the VAT Act to parliament, aiming to implement the European Union’s small enterprises VAT scheme. Any small enterprise with a total annual turnover of no more than EUR 100 000
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US: IRS clarifies penalty relief for 2025 reporting on tips and overtime under One, Big, Beautiful Bill
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced, on 5 November 2025, penalty relief for tax year 2025 related to information reporting on tips and overtime. The Treasury, IRS provide penalty relief for tax year 2025 for information
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Zambia: MoF presents 2026 budget, promotes corporate investments in key sectors
Zambia’s Ministry of Finance and National Planning delivered the 2026 Budget Speech to the National Assembly on 26 September 2025, announcing a series of revenue measures aimed at strengthening domestic resource mobilisation, supporting small
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Australia: ATO consults draft Public CBC reporting instructions
The Australian Taxation Office announced yesterday, 5 November 2025, that consultations are open on the draft instructions for completing the Public country-by-country (CBC) report. Under the Public CBC reporting rules, certain public and
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