Argentina ratifies BEPS multilateral instrument (MLI)
Argentina's President ratified the Multilateral Convention to Prevent BEPS (MLI) on 28 May 2025. Argentina’s President has signed Decree No. 361/2025, ratifying Law No. 27.788 and the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Measures to
See MoreBangladesh: Cigarettes to cost more due to hiked taxes, duties in 2025-26 budget
Interim govt proposes hiking cigarette taxes to 5% on turnover, 300% on paper. The interim government of Bangladesh has suggested increasing the advance tax on the turnover of cigarette manufacturers from the existing 3% to 5%, taking into
See MorePanama extends tax filing deadline for select colon free trade zone taxpayers
The deadline extension only applies to taxpayers who had requested an extension. Panama’s tax administration (DGI) published Resolution 201-3727 in the Official Gazette on 29 April 2025, extending the deadline for Colon Free Trade Zone
See MoreColombia: DIAN extends tax information filing deadlines for TY 2024
This extension has been granted due to technical difficulties experienced on the Tax Authority's website. The Colombian Tax Authority (DIAN) has extended the deadline for submitting specific tax information for the taxable year (TY)Â 2024,
See MoreNew Zealand enacts 2025 budget, includes investment boost and Kiwisaver reforms
Taxation (Budget Measures) Act 2025 was published in the Official Gazette on 29 May 2025. New Zealand published the Taxation (Budget Measures) Act 2025 in the Official Gazette, after it received royal assent on 29 May 2025. The Taxation
See MoreOECD report reveals decline in tax revenue relative to GDP in Latin America and the Caribbean
The OECD’s 2025 report on Latin America and the Caribbean reveals a slight drop in tax revenue as a share of GDP in 2023. The OECD has published its 2025 report on Revenue Statistics in Latin America and the Caribbean, revealing a recovery in
See MoreGermany deposits notifications for MLI entry into force with Czech Republic and Japan
Germany has confirmed completion of its internal procedures for the MLI, enabling its application to tax treaties with the Czech Republic and Japan from 1 January 2026. Germany has deposited its notifications confirming the completion of internal
See MoreItaly to abolish VAT split payment for FTSE MIB firms by July 2025
Italy has extended the VAT split payment system until 30 June 2026 for most public sector transactions. From 1 July 2025, FTSE MIB-listed companies must exit the regime and return to the standard VAT system. Italy has extended the VAT split
See MoreUAE clarifies VAT obligations on imported services
The UAE’s FTA has clarified the VAT treatment of imported services in Public Clarification VATP044, confirming that taxable persons must account for output tax on such services and may recover input tax if conditions are met. The UAE Federal
See MoreHong Kong issues ruling on corporate treasury centres eligibility for profit tax concessions
The Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department (IRD) issued an advance ruling about an applicant's eligibility for the 8.25% concessionary tax rate for qualifying corporate treasury centres, which has been available since 1 April 2016. The Hong Kong
See MoreSingapore: IRAS updates GST concession guide for Singapore-listed REITs and business trusts
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore has updated its e-Tax Guide to clarify GST concession procedures for listed REITs and Business Trusts, confirming that separate claims statements are no longer required unless requested and extending the
See MoreIreland updates tax registration guidelines for corporation tax, income tax, and other taxes
Irish Revenue updates registration guidelines for income tax, corporation tax, PAYE/PRSI, and RCT. Irish Revenue has published eBrief No. 109/25 on 23 May 2025, announcing revised guidelines for registering for Income Tax (IT), Corporation Tax
See MoreBangladesh: Interim Government announces 2025-26 national budget
The government’s growth forecast of 5.5% falls below the IMF’s estimate, signalling a shift away from chasing ambitious GDP targets and mega projects. The budget is set at BDT 7,90,000 crore, with a revenue budget of BDT 5,74,000
See MoreTaiwan clarifies transfer pricing report rules for Tax Year 2024
Taiwan’s Ministry of Finance has outlined documentation requirements for 2024 controlled transactions, allowing certain enterprises to submit alternative evidence instead of a full transfer pricing report. Taiwan’s Ministry of Finance has
See MoreAustralia: ATO consults draft GST instruments
Comments are open until 25 June 2025. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has issued two draft legislative instruments, LI 2025/D6Â and LI 2025/D7, for public consultation on the goods and services tax (GST) on 28 May 2025. The key measures
See MoreBolivia further extends corporate tax filing deadline
The corporate income tax filing deadline has been extended to 20 June 2025. Bolivia’s tax authorities (SIN) issued Resolution No. 102500000024 on 27 May 2025, announcing that the corporate income tax (IUE) filing deadline for the fiscal year
See MoreItaly: Council of Ministers approves draft code on registration and indirect taxes
 Italy preliminarily approves decree consolidating registration and indirect taxes to simplify compliance, excluding VAT. The Italian Council of Ministers granted preliminary approval to a Legislative Decree consolidating the rules on
See MoreQatar approves tax exemption on capital gains from group restructuring
Qatar has approved a tax exemption on capital gains from group restructurings, aiming to boost investment, support business growth, and enhance economic competitiveness. Qatar’s General Tax Authority announced its support for the Cabinet’s
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