Russia: Central bank cuts key rate by 100 bps to 20% p.a.
Russia’s central bank cut the key rate by 100 bps to 20% on 6 June 2025, maintaining tight policy to control inflation. The Bank of Russia Board of Directors decided to cut the key rate by 100 basis points to 20.00% per annum on 6 June 2025.
See MoreUS: IRS offers tax relief to Oklahoma wildfire and storm victims
The IRS announced tax relief for individuals and businesses in parts of Oklahoma affected by wildfires and straight-line winds starting on 14 March 2025. Impacted taxpayers have until 3 November 2025 to file federal tax returns and make
See MoreSouth Africa: SARS updates average exchange rates 2025
SARS has published updated average exchange rates for key foreign currencies to assist taxpayers with 2025 income and expenditure conversions. The South African Revenue Services (SARS) released updated Average Exchange Rates on 3 June 2025,
See MoreUS: IRS offers tax relief to Missouri wildfire and storm victims
The IRS announced tax relief for Missouri residents and businesses affected by severe storms, tornadoes, and wildfires starting on 14 March 2025. Impacted taxpayers have until November 3, 2025, to file federal tax returns and make payments. The
See MoreUS: IRS offers tax relief to Texas storm victims
The IRS has announced tax relief for individuals and businesses in parts of Texas impacted by severe storms and flooding starting on 26 March 2025. Affected taxpayers have until 3 November 2025 to file tax returns and make payments. The US
See MoreHong Kong updates list of profit tax-exempt debt instruments
The Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has released updated Qualifying Debt Instruments (QDIs) lists as of 31 March 2025. The Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department (IRD) updated its list of Qualifying Debt Instruments (QDIs) on 10 June 2025,
See MoreSwitzerland: Federal Council adopts dispatch approving the list of 74 partner states for AEOI concerning cryptoassets
From 2026, Switzerland will begin automatic crypto asset data exchange with 74 compliant partner countries, including the EU and UK. The Swiss Federal Council approved a list of 74 partner countries for the automatic exchange of information
See MoreArgentina launches streamlined pre-filled VAT return system
ARCA introduced a simplified VAT return system, IVA Simple, on 2 June 2025 to streamline VAT filing. Argentina’s tax authority (ARCA) introduced a new simplified VAT return system (IVA Simple) on 2 June 2025
See MoreItaly: Council of Ministers approves amendments to tax reform
Italy approved a new Legislative Decree on June 4, 2025, updating tax compliance, litigation, penalties, and the 2-year preventive composition procedure (CPB). Italy’s Council of Ministers has approved a Legislative Decree on 4 June 2025, which
See MoreBrazil: Government poised to support 10% reduction in tax breaks
Brazil's government is expected to back a bill proposing a 10% reduction in federal tax breaks, with a 5% cut in 2025 and another 5% in 2026. Brazil's government is likely to support a bill for a 10% cut to federal tax breaks, multiple sources
See MoreUS extends Section 301 tariff exemptions on Chinese imports through August 2025
The USTR has extended certain product exclusions from Section 301 tariffs on Chinese imports until 31 August 2025. The Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) has announced an extension of specific product exclusions from Section 301 tariffs
See MoreMalaysia: MoF announces sales and service tax amendments
Malaysia announced revisions to the sales tax and an expanded service tax scope, effective 1 July 2025. Malaysia’s Ministry of Finance announced on 9 June 2025 revisions to the sales tax and an expanded scope for the
See MoreDominican Republic sets e-invoicing deadline for small and unclassified taxpayers
The Dominican Republic requires all taxpayers, including micro and small businesses, to adopt electronic invoicing by 15 May 2026. The Dominican Republic’s General Directorate of Internal Taxes (DGII) issued Notice 14-25 on 4 June
See MoreSpain consults on Pillar 2 tax reporting forms
Spain is seeking feedback on a draft order introducing key reporting forms for the complementary tax, which runs until 24 June 2025. Spain’s Ministry of Finance opened a public consultation on 3 June 2025 concerning a draft order that sets out
See MoreUK: HMRC issues updated guidance on multinational and domestic top-up taxes
The UK HMRC updated its guidance on preparing for the Multinational Top-up Tax and the Domestic Top-up Tax on 9 June 2025. UK HMRC updated its guidance on How to prepare for the Multinational Top-up Tax and the Domestic Top-up Tax on 9 June
See MoreBangladesh plans higher minimum PIT in 2025-26 budget
The government may introduce a flat BDT 5,000 minimum tax for individuals in FY 2025-26, with new taxpayers paying a discounted BDT 1,000 to boost compliance. Bangladesh may raise the minimum income tax for individuals to BDT 5,000 in the FY
See MoreIndia: Government approves scheme to boost domestic EV production
India launches a scheme to boost EV manufacturing, attracting global investments with reduced import duties and a minimum INR 4,150 crore commitment. India’s government has approved a forward-looking scheme to promote the domestic manufacture
See MoreGreece expands list of jurisdictions for financial information exchange under CRS
The Greek Public Revenue Authority (AADE) has expanded the lists of reportable and participating jurisdictions for financial data exchanges under the CRS. The Greek Public Revenue Authority (AADE) has issued Circular A.1069 on 20 May 2025,
See More