UAE: Dubai Executive Council introduces framework for free zone companies to operate on the mainland
Dubai is allowing Free Zone companies to operate on the mainland under new branch and temporary permit rules. The Dubai Executive Council has issued Resolution No. (11) of 2025 on 9 October 2025, establishing a regulatory framework that allows
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Lithuania: State Tax Inspectorate clarifies DAC6 reporting rules
The State Tax Inspectorate of Lithuania published an updated commentary on 13 October 2025 regarding Article 61-2 of the Law on Tax Administration, which implements the EU Amending Directive 2018/822 (DAC6), requiring reporting of certain
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Germany proposes broader implementation of BEPS MLI
Germany unveiled a draft bill to expand the BEPS MLI to additional tax treaties. The German Ministry of Finance has released a draft bill titled Act Amending the Act on the Multilateral Convention of 24 November 2016 to Implement Tax
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UK updates Pillar 2 jurisdiction list
HMRC issued an updated Notice 2 expanding the list of territories and qualifying domestic top-up taxes recognised under the Multinational Top-up Tax Regulations 2025. The UK’s HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) released a revised Notice 2
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Lithuania: Government approves draft order for crypto-asset service providers, financial institutions under DAC8
Lithuania approved DAC8 rules imposing new reporting and due diligence obligations on crypto-asset providers and financial institutions from January 2026. The Lithuanian government has approved a draft order implementing Council Directive (EU)
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Russia: State Duma approves VAT exemption for precious metal deposits
State Duma approved a draft law exempting banks from VAT on interest paid in precious metals, aiming to boost deposits and reduce legal disputes. Russia's lower house of the Federal Assembly (State Duma) approved at first reading a draft law that
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South Africa: SARS urges non-provisional taxpayers to submit annual returns
ARS reminded non-provisional taxpayers to submit their annual income-tax returns, urging compliance and early filing. The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is reminding non-provisional taxpayers that the deadline to submit annual Income-Tax
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Colombia: DIAN updates reporting rules for digital platform operators
DIAN updated digital platform reporting rules with Resolution 228, clarifying definitions, expanding obligations for operators, and refining due diligence and reporting requirements. Colombia’s Tax Authority (DIAN) issued Resolution 228 on 30
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Pakistan: FBR extends 2025 income tax return deadline
FBR extended the Tax Year 2025 corporate income tax return filing deadline to 31 October 2025, after earlier pushing it to 15 October. Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) announced on 15 October 2025, that the deadline for filing of
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Greece: IAPR clarifies tax incentives for corporate reorganisations
IAPR issued Circular E.2088/2025 on 10 October 2025, detailing rules for the new corporate reorganisation tax incentives. Greece’s Independent Authority for Public Revenue (IAPR) has released a Circular E.2088/2025 on 10 October 2025, outlining
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Slovak Republic: MoF publishes updated corporate tax return forms for 2026
The updated return forms must be used for filings with deadlines after 31 December 2025, while the 2024 forms remain for deadlines on or before that date. The Slovak Republic’s Ministry of Finance has published the updated corporate income tax
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Namibia: Central bank lowers key interest rate
The Central Bank decided to lower the repo rate to support Namibia’s economy and maintain the Namibian Dollar–South African Rand currency peg. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Namibia held its fifth bi-monthly meeting on
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Poland: Council of Ministers broadens withholding tax relief for foreign investors, pension funds to align with EU rules
The amendment adapts Poland’s CIT regulations to the rulings of the CJEU concerning investment and pension funds. Poland’s Council of Ministers has adopted a draft amendment to Poland's Corporate Income Tax (CIT) Act on 14 October 2025,
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OECD releases inclusive framework report reviewing a decade of BEPS progress
The report highlights how the BEPS Project reshaped global tax standards by promoting corporate transparency, strengthening cooperation among tax authorities, and improving tax certainty through unified international rules. The OECD’s Inclusive
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Italy: MoF presents draft budget plan for 2026-28
Italy’s 2026 budget introduces a new three-year tax credit for businesses in SEZs, extends plastic, sugar, and tourist tax exemptions until 2026, allocates EUR 100 million for SLZs, and refinances the Nuova Sabatini incentive. Italy’s
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OECD releases Secretary-General tax report to G20 finance ministers, central bank governors
This report sets out recent developments in international tax co-operation, including the OECD’s support of G20 priorities such as the implementation of the BEPS minimum standards, the Two-Pillar Solution to Address the Tax Challenges Arising from
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Latvia: Government approves 2026 budget
The 2026 budget aims to boost revenue through excise taxes while easing living costs via a temporary VAT reduction on essential foods from July 2026. Latvia’s government has approved the 2026 state budget measures on 14 October 2025 and the
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Russia: State Duma reviews draft 2026–2028 federal budget
Russia’s State Duma committee began reviewing the 2026–2028 federal budget, focusing on social spending, defence, regional development, and technological leadership. The Russia’s State Duma Committee on budget and taxes has begun
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