EU states push back on plans to tax transport fuels
The European Commission faces a pushback from ten member states over its strategy to impose a carbon price on heating and transport fuels. On 15 July 2026, Italy, Poland, Bulgaria, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Romania and
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Uzbekistan signs multilateral convention to tackle tax evasion and avoidance
The OECD has announced that Uzbekistan signed the OECD-Council of Europe Convention on the Multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters (the Convention) as amended by the 2010 Protocol, on 15 July 2026. The
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OECD releases new assessment of Pillar Two Global Minimum Tax economic effects
The OECD has published a new analysis examining the economic impacts of the Pillar Two Global Minimum Tax, with the findings presented during a webinar held on 15 July 2026. Alongside the analysis, the OECD also released a working paper titled MNE
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Kenya extends reduced VAT on petroleum products through mid-October 2026
Kenya’s government confirmed, on 14 July 2026, that it is keeping its reduced 8% value-added tax rate on petroleum products through mid-October, alongside a KES 945 million subsidy to stabilise pump prices in the July-August cycle. The
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Brazil: RFB opens tax debt settlement programmes with discounts up to 70%
Brazil's Federal Revenue Service (RFB) opened its doors for tax debtors to settle their cases on better terms. On 13 July 2026, the agency published two notices (Notice 9 and Notice 10) offering structured payment plans with steep discounts — but
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Bosnia and Herzegovina adopts broad package of economic, energy, administrative measures
Bosnia and Herzegovina's Republic of Srpska has adopted a regulation introducing pension and family support measures, public investment and borrowing initiatives, new energy concessions and electricity licences, extensive appointments across public
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Germany announces suspension of double taxation treaty with Russia
Germany has notified Russia that it will suspend the agreement of 29 May 1996 between the two nations for the Avoidance of Double Taxation with respect to Taxes on Income and on Capital, effective from 1 January 2027. The notification was
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Thailand issues guidance on foreign currency conversion for corporate income tax calculations
The Thailand Revenue Department has issued a guidance, on 7 July 2026, outlining the method that companies and juristic partnerships must use to convert foreign currency, foreign currency-denominated assets, and liabilities into Thai currency when
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Belgium approves multi-year personal income tax reform through 2030
Belgium’s Chamber of Deputies approved legislation introducing a range of personal income tax reforms on 9 July 2026. This legislation outlines a comprehensive reform of the Belgian personal income tax system, scheduled for implementation
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Lithuania proposes PIT exemption for qualifying startup share disposals from 2027
Lithuania's parliament has proposed amendments to the Law on Personal Income Tax (PIT) that would introduce a new Personal Income Tax (PIT) exemption for individuals investing in startups. If enacted, the measure will take effect on 1 January 2027
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Argentina: ARCA launches instalment payment plan for SMEs, small taxpayers, non-profit entities
Argentina’s tax authority (ARCA) announced the publication of General Resolution 5875/2026 on 14 July 2026, which allows for the regularisation of tax, customs, and social security debts that were due up to 30 June 2026, in up to 18 instalments
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UK: HMRC consults simplification of treaty relief for overseas withholding tax on interest
UK’s HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) launched a consultation on Simplifying Treaty Relief from Withholding Tax on Interest Paid Overseas on 13 July 2026. This consultation details the current processes for obtaining treaty relief available under
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Hong Kong: IRD extends filing deadline for 2025/26 profits tax returns under block extension scheme
The Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department confirmed, in a circular letter on 14 July 2026, that the due date for 2025/26 Profits Tax returns with Accounting Date Code "D" (accounting dates from 1 to 31 December 2025) is extended from 17 August 2026 to
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Germany: Bundesrat approves ordinance to expand Minimum Tax Act framework
Germany’s Federal Council (Bundesrat) approved the amendment of the regulation on the application of the minimum taxation law (Mindeststeuer-Bericht-Verordnung – MinStBV) on 10 July 2026. The measure expands the framework under the Minimum
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Australia updates guidance on R&D tax incentive eligibility for associated foreign corporations
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) updated its guidance on 13 July 2026 regarding the eligibility requirements for research and development (R&D) activities undertaken by an R&D entity on behalf of an associated foreign corporation when
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Greece enacts sweeping law on housing, debt settlement, energy relief and tax measures
Greece has enacted Law 5313/2026, published in Government Gazette A' 102 on 25 June 2026, introducing a broad package of measures aimed at addressing the impact of the energy crisis, increasing disposable income and expanding housing support,
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UK: Tax rules on business succession, digital compliance enters into force in April 2026
The UK's 2026/27 tax year introduces a broad package of tax measures taking effect from April 2026, with changes affecting business succession, tax compliance, employment costs, property taxation and employee incentives. Although many of the
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Spain clarifies application of public CbCR rules for multinational groups
Spain’s Institute of Accounting and Audit (ICAC) has clarified the application of Spain's public country-by-country reporting (public CbCR) rules through ICAC Query 5 (BOICAC 144). The guidance confirms that when the ultimate parent company is
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