Hong Kong releases illustrative examples for patent box regime
The patent box regime introduces a 5% concessionary tax rate, significantly lower than Hong Kong's standard 16.5% profits tax rate. The Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has released illustrative examples for the patent box regime. The
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Mexico releases updated list of 260 registered foreign digital service providers
Between January 2024 and April 2025, 59 foreign digital service providers were added to Mexico's Federal Taxpayer Registry (RFC), increasing the total from 201 as of 31 December 2023. Mexico’s tax authority published a new list of foreign
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EU states endorse simplified sustainability reporting and due diligence rules
The mandate proposes to simplify corporate sustainability (CSRD) and due diligence directives (CS3D) by reducing reporting burdens and minimising obligations for smaller companies. The Council of the EU approved a negotiating mandate to simplify
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Chile clarifies conditions for indirect asset disposal tax exemption
The tax authority’s clarification involves addressing the tax implications of an Australian business group's indirect disposal of underlying assets in Chile. Chile’s tax authority (SII) issued Letter Ruling No. 1154 on 19 June 2025,
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Canada withdraws 3% digital services tax to revive US trade talks
Canada canceled its planned 3% digital services tax on US tech firms to revive stalled trade talks between Prime Minister Mark Carney and President Donald Trump. According to Canada's finance ministry, Canada scrapped its 3% digital services tax
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US: Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ advances in the Senate with amendments
The amended text temporarily raises the SALT cap to USD 40,000, accelerates the phase-out of green energy credits, and eliminates proposed Tax Code Section 899 on foreign tax remedies. The Senate Budget Committee Chairman, Lindsey Graham,Â
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Germany: Bundestag approves EUR 46 billion business tax reform package
The tax reform package is aimed at promoting investment and growth through enhanced depreciation, phased corporate tax cuts, EV incentives, and expanded R&D relief. The German lower house of the parliament (Bundestag) approved the “Act for
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OECD releases tax administration 3.0 report on digital integration
The OECD's "Tax Administration 3.0" report advocates modernising tax systems by integrating them into taxpayers' digital systems for improved compliance and real-time efficiency. The OECD has published Tax Administration 3.0: From Vision to
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OECD publishes dispute resolution peer reviews for 36 jurisdictions
The OECD's peer review reports evaluate the progress of 36 jurisdictions in implementing the BEPS Action 14 minimum standard for resolving tax treaty disputes via the Mutual Agreement Procedure (MAP). The OECD published peer review reports
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UK: HMRC updates guidance on unilateral APA programme for development CCAs
HMRC has updated its international manual with new guidance and a sample agreement for a unilateral APA programme covering UK entities’ participation in development cost contribution arrangements. The UK HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has
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Saudi Arabia revises zakat rules on residency, exemptions, and base calculation
ZATCA has amended Zakat regulations, revising residency criteria, exemption conditions, Zakat base calculation, and group filing requirements. Saudi Arabia’s Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) issued new amendments to the Zakat Collection
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Luxembourg issues guidance on ecological vessel tax bonus
Luxembourg sets certification rules for ecological vessels to qualify for a 2% investment tax bonus. The Luxembourg Maritime Affairs Commission has released Circular CAM 06/2025 on 18 June 2025, detailing the procedure for obtaining an approval
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Greece unveils expanded tax incentives for non-domiciled foreign investors
The expanded incentives allow family members of a non-dom in Greece to join the special tax scheme within the first 15 years by paying EUR 20,000 in personal income tax each. Greece has announced new tax incentives to attract wealthy foreign
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UAE issues MAP guidance on double taxation relief
The UAE Ministry of Finance has issued official guidance on the Mutual Agreement Procedure (MAP), outlining how businesses and individuals can seek relief from double taxation under the country’s international tax treaty network. The guidance was
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Ireland issues VAT guidance on event admissions and education services
Irish Revenue issued new VAT guidance on event admissions and education services, updating place of supply rules for virtual events from 1 January 2025. Irish Revenue has released eBrief No. 127/25 on 26 June 2025, announcing the publication of a
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Australia: Queensland 2025 budget eliminates transfer duty for first-home buyers
The budget focuses on preserving the current tax structure while introducing a key initiative to remove transfer duty for eligible first-home buyers. Queensland’s State Treasurer, David Janetzki, presented the 2025-26 state budget for
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Finland: MoF consults on DAC7 reporting rules extension
The consultation proposes expanding digital platform operators' reporting obligations to the Finnish Tax Administration for sales and rentals. Finland’s Ministry of Finance has initiated a public consultation on 25 June 2025 pertaining to the
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The ministry seeks to amend the Mining Minerals Tax Act includes raising the tax on metal ores to 2.5% and on other minerals to EUR 0.60 per tonne. Finland’s Ministry of Finance has initiated a public consultation on 23 June 2025 on proposed
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