Denmark proposes Pillar Two rules, sweeping tax changes for 2026–2027
Denmark published its Legislative Programme for 2026–2027 on 8 October 2026, setting out 22 legislative bills under the Ministry of Taxation and other proposed legislation covering tax and related matters. The proposals cover the implementation
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Slovenia proposes VAT Act amendments to implement ViDA measures
Slovenia’s Ministry of Finance has published a draft law proposing amendments to the Value Added Tax Act to transpose certain measures of the VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) package, in line with Council Directive (EU) 2025/516. The provisions are
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Iceland consults proposed reforms to R&D tax incentive framework
Iceland’s Ministry of Finance has launched a public consultation on 7 October 2026 on a draft bill proposing amendments to Law No. 152/2009 on Support for Innovation Companies. The consultation is scheduled to conclude on 21 October
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Belgium: Council of Ministers approve GIR MCAA
The Belgian Council of Ministers approved a draft law on 9 October 2026 to ratify the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on the Exchange of GloBE Information (GIR MCAA), which Belgium signed on 16 June 2025. The agreement supports
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South Africa: RAF asks Treasury to raise petrol, diesel levy
South Africa’s Road Accident Fund (RAF) wants the National Treasury to raise the RAF levy on petrol and diesel from ZAR 2.25 per litre to ZAR 3 per litre, saying it needs a stronger funding base, according to its 2025/26 annual report. The levy
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Greece: Ministry of National Economy and Finance consults new crypto tax framework
Greece’s Ministry of National Economy and Finance opened a public consultation on 7 October 2026 on a draft bill that would establish a dedicated tax framework for crypto assets, including a 10% tax on capital gains made by individuals, ahead of
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Thailand issues rules for rooftop solar tax exemption for households
Thailand’s Revenue Department has issued Notification of the Director-General of the Revenue Department on Income Tax (No. 470), setting the rules, procedures and conditions for the exemption. It was announced on 30 September 2026 by
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Taiwan limits deductions for overseas property losses
Taiwan’s National Taxation Bureau of the Southern Area, Ministry of Finance, has clarified that losses from overseas property transactions may be deducted only against income from overseas property transactions in the same taxable year under the
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Singapore adds Antigua and Barbuda to CbC report exchange list
Singapore’s Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has expanded the list of jurisdictions with which it can automatically exchange CbC Reports to include Antigua and Barbuda. The authority updated its Country-by-Country Reporting guidance
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Thailand introduces 50% tax exemption for energy-saving investments
Thailand’s Revenue Department has issued Notification of the Director-General of the Revenue Department Regarding Income Tax (No. 471), setting out how individuals and companies or juristic partnerships can claim an income tax exemption on
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Germany: MoF proposes new tax treatment for crypto-asset gains
Germany’s Ministry of Finance published a draft bill on 30 September 2026 proposing changes to the taxation of certain crypto-assets held as private assets. The proposed legislation would classify income from qualifying crypto-assets as investment
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Algeria: Finance Bill 2027 proposes stricter digital reporting, new investment incentives
Algeria’s Council of Ministers approved the Finance Bill for 2027 on 4 October 2026, which introduces significant updates to the nation's tax regulations and corporate reporting duties. The bill was presented by the Minister of Finance on 12
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Switzerland updates CRS partner list to include 116 states
Switzerland’s State Secretariat for International Finance has updated its list of partner states for the automatic exchange of information on financial accounts under the OECD Common Reporting Standard (CRS). Curaçao’s status has changed from
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Denmark proposes lower corporate tax rates in 2027 Finance Bill
Denmark’s government has presented its Finance Bill for 2027 on 9 October 2026 to parliament, proposing tax relief measures for individuals and businesses alongside various financing measures. The government plans to allocate DKK 10.1 billion
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Norway: Budget 2027 proposes personal tax relief, higher income thresholds, increased climate taxes
Norway’s newly unveiled 2027 Budget introduces a series of fiscal adjustments designed to foster economic growth, maintain fairness, and encourage employment while providing stability for citizens and enterprises. Key measures include personal
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Malaysia: Budget 2027 proposes MSME incentives, middle-income tax cuts, green investment measures
Malaysia’s Prime Minister and Minister of Finance presented the 2027 budget on 9 October 2026, outlining a strategic fiscal roadmap to drive sustainable economic momentum while easing cost-of-living pressures. Malaysia’s Budget 2027 targets
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Iceland: MoF consults on proposed tax and customs reforms, including side-income relief and stricter non-profit oversight
Iceland’s Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs has published a draft bill titled “The Icelandic Tax and Customs Reform Act” on 6 October 2026, proposing various structural and administrative updates across Iceland’s tax, value-added tax
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Brazil extends fuel relief to lower consumer costs
Brazil’s government announced on 9 October 2026 that it is extending fuel-price relief measures for another month. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's administration rolled out the package to reduce cost-of-living pressure as voters prepare for
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