European Commission provides clarity on suspension of trade countermeasures against the US
The European Commission has published a statement on 14 April 2025 providing details on the decision to suspend trade countermeasures against the United States. The pause was first announced by EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen last
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Spain decrees new tax reporting rules for financial sector
Spain’s tax agency has published the Royal Decree 253/2025 in the Official State Gazette (BOE) on 1 April 2025. The Decree brings substantial reforms to tax reporting obligations within the financial sector. The changes update the RGAT
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Belgium releases draft domestic top-up tax return form
Belgium's Federal Public Service (SPF) Finance released an updated draft of the annual supplementary national tax return form on 10 April 2024. This supplementary national tax return form underwent public consultation in October 2024 and has
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Spain extends e-invoicing deadline, adds new exemption for third-party invoicing
Spain’s tax agency has published the Royal Decree 254/2025 in the Official State Gazette (BOE) on 2 April 2025. This Decree amends Royal Decree 1007/2023 of 5 December 2024, which sets the requirements for computer systems and programs used in
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UN urges US to exempt vulnerable nations from reciprocal tariffs
The UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has urged the US to exempt vulnerable developing economies from reciprocal tariffs on 14 April 2025. A recent report found that these tariffs would do little to reduce US trade deficits or generate
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Temu blocked in Uzbekistan: What this signals for global e-commerce players
Starting 20 March 2025, access to the Chinese online marketplace Temu has been officially blocked in Uzbekistan for failing to register locally and comply with new e-commerce regulations. This move, led by the National Agency for Perspective
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Ecuador: Tax Authority issues updated list of designated special taxpayers
Ecuador's Tax Authority (SRI) has published Resolution No. NAC-DGERCGC25-00000006, which introduces a list of ten companies classified as "special taxpayers." This designation involves stricter reporting requirements, enhanced audits, and the
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Denmark introduces bill for temporary green asset depreciation incentives
Denmark’s Ministry of Taxation has introduced Bill L 195 on 9 April 2025 to establish a temporary increase in the depreciation basis for certain new green assets, as part of the green investment window linked to the Agreement on Green Tax
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Denmark proposes tax reform to align with OECD guidelines and simplify transfer pricing rules
Denmark's Minister of Taxation introduced Bill L 194 to Parliament, aiming to align national legislation with OECD minimum tax standards and reduce administrative burdens related to transfer pricing (TP) documentation on 9 April 2025. The bill
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Malta issues guidance on VAT exemption for small enterprises
Malta’s Commissioner for Tax and Customs published new guidelines on the VAT exemption for small enterprises on 7 April 2025, , following amendments introduced by Act XXXVIII of 2025. The guidelines clarify the application of the exemption
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Ecuador: SRI revises mining annex reporting rules
Ecuador's Internal Revenue Service (SRI) has amended the Mining Annex reporting requirements through Resolution No. NAC-DGERCGC25-00000007, effective from 28 March 2025. The revised resolution updates criteria from the previous Mining Annex
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New Zealand: Inland Revenue updates guidance on tax control frameworks
New Zealand’s Inland Revenue released updated guidance outlining its expectations for tax control frameworks (TCFs) as part of increased reviews of tax governance, systems, and processes on 7 April 2025. The guidance identifies six key
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Oman: Tax Authority reminds taxpayers of return filing deadlines
The Oman Tax Authority has reminded taxpayers subject to income tax with a fiscal year ending on 31 December 2024 to file their tax returns and pay their tax dues as follows: Establishments subject to 3% income tax must file by 30 March 2025.
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OECD releases statement on outcomes of 17th inclusive framework meeting held on 7-10 April
The OECD released a public statement summarizing the key outcomes of the 17th plenary meeting of the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on BEPS, which took place from 7-10 April 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa. Domestic tax base erosion and profit
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US: IRS announces over USD 1 billion in 2021 in unclaimed tax refunds, requests taxpayers to check their eligibility
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued IR-2025-46 on 11 April 2025, reminding the 1.1 million people who didn’t file their tax year 2021 federal tax returns that they may be eligible for a refund if they file by the 15 April 2025
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US: Trump overturns digital asset reporting regulations
US President Donald Trump signed into law H.J.Res.25 (Congressional Review Act Disapproval Resolution on Cryptocurrency Broker Reporting from the IRS) on 10 April 2025, a joint resolution of disapproval aimed at overturning the final regulations
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US: IRS offers tax relief for storm affected taxpayers in Arkansas and Tennessee
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued IR-2025-49 (Arkansas) and IR-2025-47 (Tennessee) on 14 April 2025, announcing tax relief for individuals and businesses in Arkansas and Tennessee impacted by the severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding
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Kenya reduces market rates for fringe benefit tax, non-resident loans
The Kenya Revenue Authority released a public notice on 8 April 2025 regarding updates to the market interest rate for fringe benefit tax and the deemed interest rate on specific non-resident loans. Effective for April, May, and June 2025, the
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