Vietnam launches new tax rules for e-commerce and digital platform sellers
Starting 1 July 2025, Vietnam requires e-commerce platforms to withhold and pay taxes on behalf of sellers. The Vietnamese Government issued Decree No. 117/2025/ND-CP on 9 June 2025, introducing new regulations to manage tax obligations for
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Australia: ATO confirms interest on late payments and underpayments is non-deductible from July 2025
The ATO reminds taxpayers that from 1 July 2025, interest on late payments and underpayments will no longer be tax deductible. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) announced on 10 June 202, reminding taxpayers that from 1 July 2025, interest
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US: IRS offers tax relief to Mississippi flood and storm victims
The IRS announced tax relief for individuals and businesses in parts of Mississippi affected by storms, floods, and straight-line winds starting on 14 March 2025. Impacted taxpayers have until 3 November 2025 to file federal tax returns and make
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Italy announces tax incentive for hiring researchers
Italy has passed a law focused on education, technical institutes, teachers, school infrastructure, and tax credits for companies hiring researchers. Italy has enacted Law No. 79 of 5 June 2025, which was published in the Official Gazette. This
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Poland issues updated guidance on e-invoicing system
Poland confirmed no changes to the National e-Invoicing System (KSeF) schedule and raised the VAT exemption to PLN 240,000 in its latest guidance on 30 May 2025. Poland’s Ministry of Finance has released additional guidance on the National
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Hong Kong passes law allowing company re-domiciliation
The inward re-domiciliation regime in Hong Kong was enacted on 23 May 2025, allowing non-Hong Kong companies to re-domicile while keeping their legal identity and business continuity. The Hong Kong company inward re-domiciliation regime became
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Slovak Republic: Parliament passes DAC8 crypto-asset reporting bill
The Slovak Parliament approved a bill to implement DAC8, introducing new reporting and due diligence rules for crypto-asset service providers. The Slovak Republic’s Parliament approved the draft bill to implement Council Directive (EU)
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Kazakhstan revises tax treaty list for CFC rules
Kazakhstan has updated its list of jurisdictions eligible for CFC rule exemptions, removing several countries and Swiss cantons, effective 22 May 2025. Kazakhstan issued Order No. 247 on 22 May 2025, amending Order No. 680 of 19 June 2023. The
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Pakistan unveils Federal budget 2025–26 with major tax reforms
Pakistan’s Ministry of Finance unveiled the 2025-2026 Federal Budget on 10 June, introducing significant tax reforms to boost revenue and regulate digital commerce. Key changes include reduced super tax rates, new digital transaction levies,
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Ecuador: SRI issues new special taxpayer list with stricter rules
Ecuador's SRI updates special taxpayer list with stricter e-invoicing rules effective June 1 under new resolution. The Ecuadorian Tax Administration (SRI) has issued an update to its list of special taxpayers. This update was made under
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Russia: Central bank cuts key rate by 100 bps to 20% p.a.
Russia’s central bank cut the key rate by 100 bps to 20% on 6 June 2025, maintaining tight policy to control inflation. The Bank of Russia Board of Directors decided to cut the key rate by 100 basis points to 20.00% per annum on 6 June 2025.
See MoreUS: IRS offers tax relief to Oklahoma wildfire and storm victims
The IRS announced tax relief for individuals and businesses in parts of Oklahoma affected by wildfires and straight-line winds starting on 14 March 2025. Impacted taxpayers have until 3 November 2025 to file federal tax returns and make
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South Africa: SARS updates average exchange rates 2025
SARS has published updated average exchange rates for key foreign currencies to assist taxpayers with 2025 income and expenditure conversions. The South African Revenue Services (SARS) released updated Average Exchange Rates on 3 June 2025,
See MoreUS: IRS offers tax relief to Missouri wildfire and storm victims
The IRS announced tax relief for Missouri residents and businesses affected by severe storms, tornadoes, and wildfires starting on 14 March 2025. Impacted taxpayers have until November 3, 2025, to file federal tax returns and make payments. The
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The IRS has announced tax relief for individuals and businesses in parts of Texas impacted by severe storms and flooding starting on 26 March 2025. Affected taxpayers have until 3 November 2025 to file tax returns and make payments. The US
See MoreHong Kong updates list of profit tax-exempt debt instruments
The Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has released updated Qualifying Debt Instruments (QDIs) lists as of 31 March 2025. The Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department (IRD) updated its list of Qualifying Debt Instruments (QDIs) on 10 June 2025,
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Switzerland: Federal Council adopts dispatch approving the list of 74 partner states for AEOI concerning cryptoassets
From 2026, Switzerland will begin automatic crypto asset data exchange with 74 compliant partner countries, including the EU and UK. The Swiss Federal Council approved a list of 74 partner countries for the automatic exchange of information
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Argentina launches streamlined pre-filled VAT return system
ARCA introduced a simplified VAT return system, IVA Simple, on 2 June 2025 to streamline VAT filing. Argentina’s tax authority (ARCA) introduced a new simplified VAT return system (IVA Simple) on 2 June 2025
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