El Salvador: DGII introduces Form F-935 to report withholding taxes by foreign agents, individuals, entities

10 October, 2025

The notice instructs foreign agents to report all withholding taxes on the Form by the 15th of the month after the taxes were withheld. El Salvador’s tax administration (DGII) released a notice on 30 September 2025, introducing Form F-935 for

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US: IRS announces 2026 tax inflation adjustments, includes amendments from One Big Beautiful Bill

10 October, 2025

The IRS detailed annual inflation adjustments for the tax year 2026, affecting over 60 tax provisions, including tax rate schedules and other related changes.  The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released Revenue Procedure 2025-32, detailing

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Australia: ATO cautions of heavy penalties for global entities delaying TPAR submission

10 October, 2025

The ATO warns that Significant Global Entities (SGEs) that missed the 28 August TPAR deadline may face penalties for late lodgment. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) announced on 8 October 2025 that Significant Global Entities (SGEs) may face

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Costa Rica: DGT extends October tax deadlines amid TRIBU-CR system transition

10 October, 2025

Resolution MH-DGT-RES-0047-2025 grants a one-time extension, moving the deadline for self-assessment tax returns and July–August 2025 information returns. Costa Rica’s tax administration (DGT) published Resolution No. MH-DGT-RES-0047-2025 in

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Greece unveils 2026 budget with targeted tax cuts to ensure fiscal stability

10 October, 2025

The 2026 budget introduces tax relief measures, including reduced real estate and VAT rates, and additional initiatives such as a Pharmaceutical Innovation Fund and the elimination of the TV subscription fee. Greece’s Ministry of Finance

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Greece: AADE opens digital applications for special taxation of income

09 October, 2025

From 3 October, new tax residents can apply on myAADE for Greece’s Article 5G special tax regime. The Greek Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) has announced that, starting 3 October, individuals transferring their tax residence to

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Singapore: IRAS updates e-Tax guide on non-taxation of gains from share disposals

09 October, 2025

IRAS updates e-Tax Guide to expand the non-taxation scheme for share disposal gains from 2026. The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) issued the updated e-Tax Guide on the Certainty of Non-taxation of Companies’ Gains on Disposal of

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Sri Lanka delays VAT on non-resident digital services

09 October, 2025

Sri Lanka delays VAT on digital services by non-resident providers to April 2026. The Sri Lankan Inland Revenue Department (IRD) issued a notice on 1 October 2025 regarding the postponement of the effective date of the Imposition of VAT on the

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South Africa signs up for GIR MCAA

09 October, 2025

South Africa has signed the GIR MCAA, becoming the 21st jurisdiction to align multinational reporting with the OECD’s GloBE Rules.. According to an OECD update released on 8 October 2025, South Africa signed the Multilateral Competent Authority

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Ireland: Revenue outlines VAT rollout for digital age (ViDA) measures

09 October, 2025

The compulsory e-invoicing and real-time VAT reporting are intended to comply with the EU VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) Directive by 1 July 2030. Ireland’s Revenue announced a phased rollout for compulsory e-invoicing and real-time VAT

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Kazakhstan: MoF approves new CFC reporting, taxation forms for 2026

09 October, 2025

Ministry of Finance introduced new forms for reporting and taxing Controlled Foreign Companies, effective 1 January 2026. Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Finance issued Order No. 536 on 25 September 2025, approving new forms for the reporting and

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Kazakhstan approves new rules for taxable income of second-tier banks

09 October, 2025

The new regulations are designed for calculating second-tier banks’ taxable income, effective 1 January 2026. Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Finance and National Bank have jointly approved new rules for determining taxable income from banking

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Ecuador: Constitutional Court strikes down public integrity law covering tax amnesty,  interest on refunds changes

09 October, 2025

The Court's decision invalidates all provisions of the law, including the tax amnesty and refund interest adjustments.  Ecuador's Constitutional Court declared the Organic Law on Public Integrity unconstitutional on 26 September 2025, which

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Lithuania tax authority revises guidance to clarify corporate tax rates

09 October, 2025

From 2026, Lithuania will set the corporate income tax rate at 17% for local entities and PEs, apply a 10% flat tax to certain income of foreign entities without a PE, and allow small businesses under EUR 300,000 annual revenue to pay 0% tax for the

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New Zealand: Central Bank lowers benchmark interest rate to 2.5%

09 October, 2025

The central bank lowered its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points to 2.5%.  New Zealand's central bank, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ), announced on 8 October 2025 that it has lowered its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points

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Kenya: Central Bank lowers key policy rate to 9.25% 

09 October, 2025

The benchmark lending rate has been lowered from 9.50% to 9.25%.  Kenya's central bank, Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), has reduced the Central Bank Rate (CBR) for the eighth consecutive time by 25 basis points to 9.25% from 9.50% on 7 October

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EU Council approves extension of Poland’s 50% VAT deduction limit

09 October, 2025

The VAT deduction cap is extended until 31 December 2028.  The EU Council issued Implementing Decision (EU) 2025/1986 on 22 September 2025, permitting Poland to extend its current VAT deduction restrictions on motorised road vehicles. This

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Brazil: Senate passes second bill on new consumption tax framework

09 October, 2025

The Bill has now been forwarded to the Chamber of Deputies for additional review and discussion. Brazil’s Senate has passed Complementary Bill (PLP) 108/2024 on 30 September 2025, which is the second legislative effort to structure the

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