Greece: AADE opens digital applications for special taxation of income
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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%
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%
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
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
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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Latvia: Finance minister outlines key priorities in 2026 draft budget, initiates discussions with social partners
The 2026 budget proposes diversifying revenue sources through higher gambling and excise taxes, while supporting investment and easing living costs with tax law amendments and a temporary VAT cut on basic foods starting July 2026. Latvia's
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Luxembourg: MoF presents 2026 state budget to Chamber of Deputies, proposes fiscal measures to bolster innovation-driven investments
The 2026 budget focuses on strengthening its financial centre through tax reforms and tech investments, while expanding incentives and support measures for SMEs and start-ups to boost innovation and entrepreneurship. Luxembourg's Minister of
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Uruguay: Economy and Finance Minister proposes amendments to global minimum tax for 2025–29 budget bill
The 2025–29 Budget Bill proposes a new domestic minimum tax for large multinational groups from 2027. Uruguay’s Minister of Economy and Finance, Azucena María Arbeleche Perdomo, has introduced proposed changes to the global minimum tax
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Brazil updates Contribution on Net Profit rules, aligns with QDMTT under Pillar 2
Brazil updated CSLL rules to align with Pillar 2 QDMTT, retroactively effective from 1 January 2025. Brazil’s Federal Revenue Service (RFB) has issued Normative Instruction No. 2.282 on 2 October 2025, amending Normative Instruction No. 2.228
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Russia: SMEs in the hotel industry to receive over RUB 85 billion in government support until 2030
Russia plans to channel over RUB 85 billion to nearly 2,500 hotel SMEs by 2030 through the National Guarantee System, boosting tourism infrastructure and supporting new and existing hotels. The Russian government plans to channel more than RUB 85
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