Switzerland: National Council approves CARF MCAA, Addendum to CRS MCAA
National Council approves CARF MCAA and CRS MCAA Addendum for enhanced tax information exchange. Switzerland’s National Council (Nationalrat) approved the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement under the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework
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Turkey: Government tightens criteria for simplified business taxation
The simple method allows eligible taxpayers to calculate business income by subtracting expenses from revenue without detailed accounting, provided they meet the participation, rental, turnover, and IIT exemption criteria. Turkey’s government
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Poland publishes law mandating national e-invoicing system (KSeF)Â
Poland’s President signed a law on 27 August 2025 mandating the national electronic invoicing system (KSeF). Poland’s government has published legislation establishing a mandatory national e-invoicing system (KSeF) for large taxpayers,
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South Africa: SARS consults on draft tax exemption guidanceÂ
Comments on the draft Note must be submitted by 10 October 2025. The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has initiated a public consultation on a draft interpretation note on the income tax exemption applicable to bodies corporate, share block
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Costa Rica: DGT extends filing deadline for transfer pricing informative statements for 2024
Resolution MH-DGT-RES-0043-2025 extends the initial transitional deadline to 31 March 2026 for the 2024 fiscal year. Costa Rica’s Tax Administration (DGT) has published Resolution No. MH-DGT-RES-0043-2025 in the Official Gazette on 5
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UAE: MoF issues new rules on qualifying and excluded activities in free zones
UAE issues Ministerial Decision No. 229 of 2025 on Free Zone corporate tax activities, effective from 1 June 2023. The UAE Ministry of Finance ( MOF) issued Ministerial Decision No. 229 of 2025 on 28 August 2025, which repeals Ministerial
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Singapore: IRAS publishes updated FAQs on GST registration obligations
IRAS updated its FAQs on 28 August 2025 to clarify GST registration requirements for businesses.= The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore has updated its guidance on Do I need to register for GST on 28 August 2025. This includes new and
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Ireland: Revenue updates guidance on Irish real estate fund regime
Revenue updates guidance on Irish Real Estate Funds. Irish Revenue has released eBrief No. 166/25 on 5 September 2025, announcing revisions to the Tax and Duty Manual, Part 27-01b-02, concerning the administration of the Irish Real Estate Fund
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Taiwan extends deadline for foreign tax treaty applications
Taiwan’s Ministry of Finance clarifies that foreign taxpayers can now apply for income tax treaty benefits up to ten years from tax payment, subject to treaty-specific rules. Taiwan’s Ministry of Finance has released a statement providing
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Germany: MoF unveils draft tax amendment Act 2025
Draft law proposes income tax relief, VAT cuts, and simplifications for nonprofits. The German Ministry of Finance released the draft Tax Amendment Act 2025 on 5 September 2025, proposing tax relief measures for individuals and technical
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Sri Lanka: Cabinet approves delay in VAT for non-resident digital service providers
Sri Lanka delays VAT implementation from 1 October 2025 to 1 April 2026 for compliance purposes. Sri Lanka’s Cabinet has approved a postponement of the Value Added Tax (VAT) on digital services supplied by overseas companies to local
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Thailand: Cabinet approves bill on Qualified Refundable Tax Credits in Pillar 2 framework
The Bill allows promoted companies to receive cash refunds for unused tax credits, which are treated as income for Pillar 2 purposes, ensuring no adverse effect on the effective tax rate. QRTCs cover investments in R&D, advanced skills,
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EU Parliament backs major tobacco tax reform to advance public health
The Briefing concludes that the reform aims to reduce tobacco use, curb cross-border distortions, and combat illicit trade through updated rates, harmonised rules for new nicotine products, and an automatic adjustment mechanism. The European
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Uzbekistan: President announces tax incentives for legal firmsÂ
From 1 January 2026, legal entities switching from turnover tax to VAT for the first time will receive a 1-year corporate tax exemption, a 1-year waiver of VAT registration penalties, and a six-month deduction on accounting
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Chile: SII issues guidance on reduced tax rates and advance payments for SMEs
The reduced income tax rates take effect on 1 January 2025, and the reduced PPM rates apply from August 2025 to December 2027. Chile’s Tax Administration (SII) has published Circular SII No. 53-2025 on its website on 3 September 2025, outlining
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Romania: Government proposes revisions to local taxation, land taxes, and high-value assets
The tax changes include increasing building, land, and high-value asset taxes, abolishing reductions for residential and mixed-use properties, standardising agricultural building taxation, and introducing specific vehicle taxes with limited
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Australia strengthens beneficial ownership transparency, expands small business asset deductions
The key measures focus on improved beneficial ownership disclosure for listed entities and the extension of the instant asset write-off for small businesses. The Treasury Laws Amendment (Strengthening Financial Systems and Other Measures) Bill
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US: IRS issues USD 162 million in fines for fraudulent tax credit claims promoted on social media
The IRS warns taxpayers about rising social media scams promoting the misuse of tax credits, such as the Fuel Tax Credit and the Sick and Family Leave Credit, which have led many to file invalid returns and face denied refunds and penalties. The
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