UAE: MoF confirms cabinet approval of reverse charge VAT for scrap metal trade
UAE’s Ministry of Finance (“MoF”) has announced on 19 December 2025 the issuance of Cabinet Decision No. 153 of 2025 regarding the application of the reverse charge mechanism on trading of metal scrap between registrants in the UAE, effective
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Belgium announces VAT e-Invoicing measures from 2026
Belgium’s tax authority (SPF Finances) announced on 19 December 2025 that all Belgian companies subject to VAT must use electronic invoicing with each other from 1 January 2026. The draft law includes several measures concerning this mandatory
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Lithuania: VMI allows companies to register for sweetened beverage excise duty
Lithuania’s tax authority, the State Tax Inspectorate (VMI) announced on 17 December 2025 that companies producing or importing non-alcoholic sweetened beverages or their concentrates from other EU countries must register as excise duty payers
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Finland: Parliament adopts budget for 2026
Finland’s parliament concluded its deliberations and voting on the 2026 Budget on 19 December 2025. The key tax measures, including the reduced corporate tax rates and the 2026 income tax schedule, have been adopted. The single reading of the
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Taiwan clarifies CFC financial statement deadline applications
The Northern Taiwan National Taxation Bureau of the Ministry of Finance stated that, in line with international anti-tax avoidance trends and to maintain tax fairness, Taiwan’s Controlled Foreign Corporation (CFC) regime has been implemented
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Ireland: Revenue updates Pillar 2 registration guidance, extends deadline
Irish Revenue has issued Revenue eBrief No. 244/25 on 18 December 2025, announcing updates to Tax and Duty Manual Part 04A-01-01A (Guidance on Pillar 2– Registration), including an extension to the Pillar 2 tax registration deadline for certain
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Denmark: Parliament approves EV tax relief
Denmark’s Parliament has passed two bills introducing tax measures to support electric vehicles (EVs), taking effect on 1 January 2026. Bill L 79 A delays the increase in registration tax for zero-emission vehicles. The tax-free threshold
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Slovenia: Ministry of Finance publishes 2026 personal income tax brackets, allowances
Slovenia’s Ministry of Finance has published the Regulations on personal income tax for 2026, establishing new brackets and relief measures. Progressive tax rates The progressive tax rates will apply to annual income as
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Taiwan: MoF clarifies offshore e-services tax registration threshold
Taiwan’s Ministry of Finance (MoF) released guidance explaining how the higher registration threshold, introduced in April 2025, applies to offshore electronic service providers on 16 December 2025. On 7 April 2025, the Ministry of Finance
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OECD issues updated FAQs to support CRS, CARF implementation
The OECD has issued new frequently asked questions (FAQs) on 18 December 2025 to enhance tax transparency and support the effective application of the Common Reporting Standard (CRS) and the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF). The updated
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Chile: Tax Authority updates Second Category Income Tax parameters for January 2026
Chile’s tax authority (Servicio de Impuestos Internos – SII) has issued Circular No. 67 of 10 December 2025, confirming the Second Category Income Tax values and calculation tables to be applied in January 2026. The guidance, which marks the
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Belgium: FPS extends CbC filing deadline
Belgium’s Federal Public Service (FPS) Finance has postponed the filing deadline for the Country-by-Country (CbC) notification (275.CBC.NOT) for financial years closing on 31 December 2025. Under the extension, taxpayers now have until 28
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Belgium: Council of Ministers approves capital gains tax on financial assets
Belgium’s Council of Ministers has approved in second reading a draft bill introducing a tax on capital gains from financial assets, following a proposal by Finance Minister Jan Jambon. This announcement was made on 12 December 2025. The
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Luxembourg: Parliament adopts 2026 Budget Bill, reduces corporate income tax
Luxembourg’s Chamber of Deputies adopted the 2026 Budget on 17 December 2025 in its first reading, setting out a broad package of tax measures aimed at strengthening household purchasing power, bolstering economic competitiveness, and accelerating
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Taiwan: MoF clarifies tax treaty rules for foreign digital service providers
Taiwan’s Ministry of Finance has clarified on 5 December 2025 that foreign e-commerce providers selling to Taiwanese companies may qualify for reduced or exempt withholding tax under applicable tax treaties. To claim benefits, providers must
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South Africa consults REIT qualification of unlisted companies
South Africa’s National Treasury and the Revenue Service (SARS), on 11 December 2025, published a draft notice outlining requirements for unlisted companies to qualify as real estate investment trusts (REITs). The rules follow the 2024 Taxation
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OECD recommends 26 nations to enhance tax ruling transparency
The OECD has issued a report calling on 26 countries to improve how they provide tax rulings, which help authorities assess risks and tackle base erosion and profit shifting. In total, the organisation made 46 recommendations to improve these
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Lithuania amends DAC7 rules
Lithuania’s State Tax Inspectorate (VMI) adopted amendments to Order No. VA-95 on 12 December 2025, which regulates reporting of platform-based activities. The changes implement requirements under the Amending Directive to the 2011 Directive on
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