Finland: President approves extension of residency exemption for UCITS and AIF funds
The law extends the corporate residency exception for certain investment funds until 31 December 2026. Finland’s President ratified a law on 27 June 2025 extending the exception to corporate residency rules for certain investment funds until 31
See MoreNigeria: President approves four new tax reform bills
The new legislation comprises the Nigeria Tax Act, the Nigeria Tax Administration Act, the National Revenue Service (Establishment) Act, and the Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Act. Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has signed four major tax
See MoreSlovak Republic: President signs DAC8, excise duty, and tax rate amendments
The President signs DAC8 bill, streamlines excise registration, standardises CNG/LNG tax, adjusts product tax rates, and cuts VAT on select goods. The Slovak Republic’s President has signed a bill amending the Act on Automatic Exchange of
See MoreOECD releases new BEPS Action 14 MAP peer review results as of June 2025
The OECD's 36 new peer review results under BEPS Action 14, released on 26 June 2025, showcase progress in enhancing treaty-related dispute resolution through the MAP by Inclusive Framework members. The OECD released 36 new peer review results
See MoreNetherlands: MoF outlines ViDA implementation plans
The Ministry of Finance announced a four-phase plan—policy research, legislation, technical elaboration, and implementation—to introduce VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) package in the Netherlands. The Netherlands Ministry of Finance published
See MoreUS: New Mexico extends tax deadlines for fire-affected taxpayers
Taxpayers affected by the fires can file returns due on 25 June or 25 July 2025, by 25 September 2025. Estimated tax payments due on 16 June 2025 are extended to 16 September 2025. The New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department announced on 24
See MorePakistan: National Assembly approves 2025–26 budget
Pakistan’s National Assembly has passed the 2025–26 federal budget, introducing key tax reforms, increased allocations for defence and development, and relief measures aimed at boosting economic growth and controlling inflation. Pakistan’s
See MoreUS: Treasury releases G7 statement on global minimum tax exemption for US-headquartered companies
The US Treasury announced the G7's agreement to exempt US companies from Pillar Two taxes, with plans to expand this exemption globally through the OECD-G20 Inclusive Framework. The US Treasury published the G7 Statement on Global Minimum Tax on
See MoreUK: Treasury expands scope of Common Reporting Standard (CRS)
The new rules expand the scope of the CRS to include electronic money institutions and certain e-money products, exclude most charities, and require the reporting of additional information to improve data usability.. The UK Treasury enacted The
See MoreRomania issues draft form for pillar two top-up tax notification
The tax authority released a draft form for notifying and designating entities to handle domestic top-up tax under Pillar Two rules. Romania’s National Agency for Fiscal Administration (ANAF) released a draft order on 20 June 2025 outlining the
See MoreTaiwan imposes temporary anti-dumping duties on Chinese beer and steel
Taiwan will impose four-month anti-dumping duties on Chinese beer and hot-rolled steel to protect its domestic industry. Taiwan’s Ministry of Finance will impose anti-dumping duties on Chinese-origin beer and hot-rolled steel for four months
See MoreFinland: MoF consults on offshore wind taxation and geographic definition in tax law
The consultation aims to ensure that offshore windmills face a tax burden comparable to that of onshore windmills. Comments are due by 19 August 2025. Finland’s Ministry of Finance launched a public consultation on 24 June 2025 regarding real
See MoreVietnam: National Assembly approves resolution to establish international financial centres (IFCs) in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang City
Vietnam will establish international financial centres in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang from 1 September 2025, offering tax incentives, land benefits, and flexible dispute resolution to attract global investment. Vietnam’s National Assembly
See MoreSingapore: Customs mandates accurate origin declarations in permit applications
Singapore Customs mandates accurate declaration of "Country/Region of Origin" in permit applications, detailing origin criteria under trade agreements and non-preferential rules, with penalties for non-compliance. Singapore Customs issued
See MoreSingapore: IRAS updates guidance on GST registration based on prospective view
IRAS updates GST registration rules, introducing a two-month grace period for businesses forecasting turnover above SGD 1 million from July 2025. The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has updated its Goods and Services Tax (GST)
See MoreBrazil: National Congress scraps financial transactions tax increases
Brazil's National Congress approved the draft legislative decree on 25 June 2025, repealing three presidential decrees that increased IOF tax rates. Brazil's National Congress (both the Chamber of Deputies and Senate) has approved Draft
See MoreRomania announces 2025–28 tax reforms, raises dividend tax
The proposed tax reforms target increased taxes on dividends, reduced incentives, stricter expense deductions, and simplified VAT rates. Romania published its decision approving the 2025-2028 Government Programme in the Official Gazette on 23
See MoreOECD responds to G7 statement on US exemption from global minimum tax
The G7's side-by-side arrangement aims to limit corporate tax competition, protect government tax bases, and provide businesses with stable, predictable international tax frameworks. The OECD Secretary-General issued a statement on 28 June 2025
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