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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US: New Hampshire introduces one-time tax amnesty regime
New Hampshire’s Department of Revenue (DRA) announced that its one-time tax amnesty program, enacted under H.B. 2 in June, began on 1 December 2025 and will continue until 15 February 2026. Amnesty is available to any taxpayer who has a
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Brazil: RFB aligns crypto reporting rules with CARF standards
Brazil’s Federal Revenue Service (RFB) has released Normative Instruction No. 2291 of 14 November 2025, which updates the country’s crypto-asset reporting rules to align with the OECD Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF). The Federal
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Bahrain: NBR updates VAT guidance for real estate sector
Bahrain’s National Bureau for Revenue (NBR) has published Version 1.5 of its VAT Real Estate Guide, dated 18 November 2025, providing updated guidance on Value Added Tax in the Kingdom’s real estate sector. The update clarifies the VAT
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UK to adopt OECD framework for real estate information exchange
The UK and 24 other jurisdictions have announced their intention to implement the OECD’s latest tax transparency framework for the automatic exchange of information on immovable property (real estate). This announcement was made on 4 December
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Singapore: IRAS publishes ninth edition REIT ETF tax guide
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has updated e-Tax Guides concerning Income Tax Treatment of Real Estate Investment Trust Exchange-Traded Funds (Ninth Edition) on 4 December 2025. This e-Tax Guide explains the income tax
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UK increases taxable benefits for company cars, vans and fuel for 2026/27
The UK has increased the taxable benefits for company cars, vans, and fuel for the 2026/2027 tax year. The changes are outlined in the Van Benefit and Car and Van Fuel Benefit Order SI 2025/1254, made on 1 December 2025. From 6 April 2026, the
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South Africa: SARS updates average exchange rates for major currencies
The South African Revenue Services (SARS) released updated Average Exchange Rates on 5 December 2025, providing essential data for calculations. The update includes rates for the Australian dollar, Canadian dollar, Euro, Hong Kong dollar, Indian
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