Germany: Bundestag approves EUR 46 billion business tax reform package
The tax reform package is aimed at promoting investment and growth through enhanced depreciation, phased corporate tax cuts, EV incentives, and expanded R&D relief. The German lower house of the parliament (Bundestag) approved the “Act for
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OECD releases tax administration 3.0 report on digital integration
The OECD's "Tax Administration 3.0" report advocates modernising tax systems by integrating them into taxpayers' digital systems for improved compliance and real-time efficiency. The OECD has published Tax Administration 3.0: From Vision to
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OECD publishes dispute resolution peer reviews for 36 jurisdictions
The OECD's peer review reports evaluate the progress of 36 jurisdictions in implementing the BEPS Action 14 minimum standard for resolving tax treaty disputes via the Mutual Agreement Procedure (MAP). The OECD published peer review reports
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UK: HMRC updates guidance on unilateral APA programme for development CCAs
HMRC has updated its international manual with new guidance and a sample agreement for a unilateral APA programme covering UK entities’ participation in development cost contribution arrangements. The UK HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has
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Saudi Arabia revises zakat rules on residency, exemptions, and base calculation
ZATCA has amended Zakat regulations, revising residency criteria, exemption conditions, Zakat base calculation, and group filing requirements. Saudi Arabia’s Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) issued new amendments to the Zakat Collection
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Luxembourg issues guidance on ecological vessel tax bonus
Luxembourg sets certification rules for ecological vessels to qualify for a 2% investment tax bonus. The Luxembourg Maritime Affairs Commission has released Circular CAM 06/2025 on 18 June 2025, detailing the procedure for obtaining an approval
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Greece unveils expanded tax incentives for non-domiciled foreign investors
The expanded incentives allow family members of a non-dom in Greece to join the special tax scheme within the first 15 years by paying EUR 20,000 in personal income tax each. Greece has announced new tax incentives to attract wealthy foreign
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UAE issues MAP guidance on double taxation relief
The UAE Ministry of Finance has issued official guidance on the Mutual Agreement Procedure (MAP), outlining how businesses and individuals can seek relief from double taxation under the country’s international tax treaty network. The guidance was
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Ireland issues VAT guidance on event admissions and education services
Irish Revenue issued new VAT guidance on event admissions and education services, updating place of supply rules for virtual events from 1 January 2025. Irish Revenue has released eBrief No. 127/25 on 26 June 2025, announcing the publication of a
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Australia: Queensland 2025 budget eliminates transfer duty for first-home buyers
The budget focuses on preserving the current tax structure while introducing a key initiative to remove transfer duty for eligible first-home buyers. Queensland’s State Treasurer, David Janetzki, presented the 2025-26 state budget for
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Finland: MoF consults on DAC7 reporting rules extension
The consultation proposes expanding digital platform operators' reporting obligations to the Finnish Tax Administration for sales and rentals. Finland’s Ministry of Finance has initiated a public consultation on 25 June 2025 pertaining to the
See MoreFinland: MoF consults on mining tax increase
The ministry seeks to amend the Mining Minerals Tax Act includes raising the tax on metal ores to 2.5% and on other minerals to EUR 0.60 per tonne. Finland’s Ministry of Finance has initiated a public consultation on 23 June 2025 on proposed
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Romania announces plan to streamline VAT to two rates
Romania’s parliament has approved the new government and its Government Plan, published in Official Gazette No. 580 on 23 June 2025. The plan proposes VAT system changes, including removing VAT incentives on real estate transactions and reducing
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EU Commission approves new state aid rules to support clean industry
The European Commission's new State aid framework enables Member States to boost clean energy, industrial decarbonization, and clean technology by offering tax incentives, such as faster deductions for clean technology investments. The European
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Cyprus announces VAT law amendments for virtual event supply rules
Amendments clarify that virtual participation in events is not "admission" for VAT purposes. For B2B, the place of supply is the recipient's location; for B2C, it is where the recipient resides, with VAT rules varying by region. Cyprus’ Council
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US: ETAAC 2025 Report presents recommendations to Congress and IRS
ETAAC advised the IRS to enhance security and combat fraud by updating tax return forms, reviewing e-File reject codes, promoting information sharing, and advancing digital taxpayer interactions. The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued
See MoreAustralia: Capital Territory announces 2025-26 budget, includes conveyance duty concessions
The ACT's 2025-26 Budget focuses on tax reform, including reduced conveyance duties, increased land tax exemptions, new thresholds for general rates, a short-term rental levy, and adjusted motor vehicle duty for zero-emission vehicles. The
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Norway: Ministry of Finance announces corporate tax rates effective from July 2025
Norway's Ministry of Finance announced tax updates effective July 2025, which includes reduced VAT for water services, limited CO2 tax exemptions for shipping, lower waste incineration tax for non-ETS enterprises, a military refuelling reimbursement
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