Denmark launches consultation on draft law to implement DAC9 requirements
Denmark has launched a public consultation on draft legislation to implement DAC9 with feedback due by 21 August 2025. The Danish Ministry of Taxation has opened a public consultation on draft legislation to implement Council Directive (EU)
See MorePakistan: Federal Board of Revenue publishes Finance Act 2025
Finance Act 2025 introduces new digital taxes, revised income tax rates, and expanded enforcement measures effective from 1 July 2025. Pakistan's Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has enacted the Finance Act 2025 on 27 June 2025, introducing major
See MoreUS: Trump signs ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ into law
Trump signed the “One Big Beautiful Bill” into law on 4 July 2025, which makes his 2017 tax cuts permanent and introduces new tax breaks promised during his 2024 campaign. US President Donald Trump signed a major tax and spending bill dubbed
See MoreFrance, Kenya and allies push global airline ticket tax to fund climate adaptation
A coalition including France, Kenya, Barbados, and others aims to expand air travel taxes to raise billions for climate resilience in developing countries ahead of the 2025 UN climate summit. A coalition of countries including France, Kenya,
See MoreUS, Dominican Republic CbC reporting agreement now in force
The US–Dominican Republic competent authority arrangement for automatic exchange of Country-by-Country reports became operative on 5 May 2025, with exchanges to begin by 5 August 2025. The competent authority arrangement between the US and the
See MoreDenmark proposes amendments to property tax rules
The consultation addresses proposed changes to property tax rules, including retroactive preliminary assessments and loan scheme adjustments, and closes on 21 August 2025. Denmark launched a public consultation on a draft bill proposing technical
See MoreJapan issues FAQs on foreign SSA application amid non-adoption
Japan’s NTA clarifies tax treatment for foreign SSA adoption, reaffirming the use of existing transfer pricing rules. Japan’s National Tax Agency (NTA) issued FAQs addressing the Simplified and Streamlined Approach (SSA) on 30 June 2025, also
See MoreAustria issues second set of FAQs on minimum taxation Act
The FAQs on the Minimum Taxation Act provide detailed guidance on technical topics like prior-period income, joint ventures, mergers, and filing obligations. Austria’s Ministry of Finance published Part 2 of its FAQs on the Minimum Taxation
See MoreVietnam extends VAT reduction until 2026
The National Assembly has extended the 2% VAT cut for eligible goods and services from 1 July 2025 to 31 December 2026. Vietnam’s National Assembly passed Resolution No. 204/2025/QH15 on 17 June 2025, extending the reduced VAT rate of 8% (down
See MoreEgypt amends VAT law to broaden tax base and target key sectors
The amended VAT law focuses on expanding the tax base, addressing sectoral imbalances, and improving fiscal sustainability, while maintaining the current VAT rate. Egypt’s House of Representatives approved a series of amendments to VAT Law
See MoreGermany publishes revised DAC8 draft bill for crypto reporting
The updated draft of the DAC8 bill introduces new cryptocurrency reporting regulations in Germany, with the consultation period open until July 14. Germany's Ministry of Finance has released a revised draft bill for consultation to implement
See MoreBolivia further extends deadline for 2024 corporate tax statements and beneficial ownership reports
The corporate income tax (IUE) filing deadline for certain statements and reports has been extended to 21 July 2025. Bolivia’s National Tax Service (SIN) issued Resolution No. 102500000031 on 30 June 2025, further extending the deadline for
See MoreCzech Republic gazettes new tax and penalty waiver rules
New rules allow tax authorities to waive penalties and obligations in cases of requests, legal irregularities, or emergencies like natural disasters. The Czech Republic has published Act No. 218/2025 in the Official Gazette on 30 June 2025,
See MoreFinland: MoF consults on OECD-based PE profit attribution
The deadline to submit comments is 30 June 2025. Finland’s Ministry of Finance has opened a public consultation to amend three key tax laws: the Income Tax Act, the Act on Taxation of Business Income, and the Act on the Elimination of
See MoreUS to end electric vehicle tax credits on 30 September
The newly passed legislation will terminate the USD 7,500 tax credits for new EVs and USD 4,000 credits for used EVs by 30 September 2025. The US Congress approved the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ on 3 July 2024, which ends the USD $7,500 tax
See MoreCanada announces legislation to ensure carbon rebates for small businesses are tax-free
The draft legislation ensures that all Canada Carbon Rebates for Small Businesses are provided tax-free. Canada's Department of Finance announced on 30 June 2025 that Carbon Rebates for small businesses will be tax-exempt, enabling eligible
See MoreNorway proposes phased B2B e-invoicing and digital bookkeeping mandate
The deadline for sending feedback is 31 October 2025. Norway's Ministry of Finance has initiated a public consultation on 1 July 2025, regarding the proposed mandatory digital bookkeeping and B2B e-invoicing for all domestic and foreign entities
See MoreNorway issues list of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions
Norway's Ministry of Finance adopted a regulation listing non-cooperative tax jurisdictions to align with EU and EEA obligations. Norway’s Ministry of Finance adopted the Regulation on Non-Cooperative Jurisdictions for Tax Purposes, which
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