Australia: ATO consults transfer pricing considerations for inbound distribution models
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has initiated a consultation on a draft update to Practical Compliance Guideline PCG 2019/1, concerning transfer pricing considerations for inbound distribution arrangements. This includes updated profit
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Sri Lanka: Inland Revenue Department issues reminder for November AIT, WHT, APIT payments
Sri Lanka’s Inland Revenue Department issued a notice on 10 December 2025 for taxpayers to settle Advance Income Tax (AIT), Withholding Tax (WHT) and Advance Personal Income Tax (APIT) withheld in November 2025 by 15 December 2025. Taxpayers
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Colombia: Senate Committee rejects 2026 tax reform
Colombia’s Senate announced that its Fourth Commission voted down the government’s proposed 2026 tax reform during the third joint session of Congress’s Economic Commissions, with 4 votes in favour and 9 against. This announcement was made
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Oman: OTA consults on draft e-invoicing data dictionary
Oman’s Tax Authority (OTA) has released a draft electronic invoicing (e-invoicing) data dictionary for consultation on 1 December 2025. This is part of preparations for the country’s e-invoicing rollout in August 2026. The data dictionary,
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Ireland launches public consultation on modernised withholding tax regime
The Irish Department of Finance and Revenue has opened a joint public consultation on the modernisation of Professional Services Withholding Tax (PSWT) and Relevant Contracts Tax (RCT), the expansion of withholding tax to the platform economy, and
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UAE: FTA issues administrative exceptions VAT guide
The UAE’s Federal Tax Authority (FTA) issued the Administrative Exceptions VAT Guide on 5 December 2025. The guide explains how registrants can apply for VAT administrative exceptions, which provide concessions allowed under the VAT Law and its
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Cyprus: Council of Ministers extends zero VAT rate on essential goods
The Cyprus Council of Ministers issued Decree No. 337/2025 on 21 November 2025, which extended the temporary zero VAT rate on certain essential goods through 31 December 2026. The products included under this measure are baby milk, infant
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Switzerland: Federal Council consults on VAT amendments
The Swiss Federal Council opened a consultation on amendments to the Value Added Tax Act on 5 December 2025. The changes aim to implement two parliamentary motions: the extension of platform taxation to electronic services (Motion WAK-S 23.3012)
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Brazil: RFB launches compliance program focused on legal certainty
Brazil’s Federal Revenue Service (RFB) announced on 10 December 2025 the launch of Confia, its Cooperative and Tax Compliance program, marking a historic moment for the relationship between the tax authorities and taxpayers. Federal government
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US: IRS, Treasury issue guidance on enhanced health savings account tax benefits under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill
The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued Notice 2026-05 on 9 December 2025, announcing new guidance on tax benefits for Health Savings Account participants under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill. These changes
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Andorra, EU protocol to AEOI agreement enters into force
The amending protocol to the Andorra–European Union Automatic Exchange of Information Agreement, signed on 13 October 2025, will come into effect on 1 January 2026. The key measures involve updating the Common Reporting Standard (CRS) to align
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Uruguay: Senate amends Budget Bill to amend QMDTT effective date
Uruguay’s Senate has confirmed the effective date for the qualified minimum domestic top-up tax (QMDTT) in the 2025–2029 Budget Bill amendments on 3 December 2025. The Senate-approved amendments establish that the tax will take effect from
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Chile: Congress grants tax incentive to boost green hydrogen, related industries
Chile’s Chamber of Deputies (the lower house of Congress) approved a bill on 3 December 2025 during session No. 98a/373, as noted in Bulletin No. 17777-05. The legislation, proposed by the Executive Branch, aims to introduce tax incentives to
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Italy: Revenue Agency issues regulatory guidelines for cross-border VAT exemption applicants
The Italian Revenue Agency, through the measure issued on 10 December 2025, has defined the procedures for verifying compliance by entities intending to apply the special cross-border VAT exemption regime. The measure follows the implementation,
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Hong Kong: IRD consults CARF adoption, CRS rules update
Hong Kong’s Inland Revenue Department (HKIRD) has launched a public consultation on 9 December 2025 on the implementation of the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) and amendments in relation to the Common Reporting Standard (CRS) promulgated
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Qatar: GTA launches ‘Tabadol’ portal for CbC reports
Qatar’s General Tax Authority (GTA) announced the launch of the “Tabadol” portal for submitting Country-by-Country Reports (CbCR) for the 2024 fiscal year, along with notifications for 2025, on 10 December 2025. The submission deadline is
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France strengthens transfer pricing rules under 2024 Finance Act
France has introduced new measures to reinforce the administration’s ability to detect and penalise abusive transfer pricing practices, following the publication of updates linked to Article 116 of Finance Act No. 2023-1322 of 29 December 2023 for
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Norway: Parliament approves 2026 budget bill, corporate tax rate unchanged
Norway’s parliament passed the proposed 2026 Budget bill on 5 December 2025. This follows Norway’s government's presentation of its 2026 state and national budget proposals on 15 October 2025. The bill boosts welfare, defence, and climate
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