Belgium: SPF Finances introduces a three-month grace period for e-invoicing from January 2026
Belgium’s tax authority (SPF Finances) announced on 2 December 2025 that businesses subject to VAT will have a 3-month grace period to comply with the new electronic invoicing requirement. This rule, which officially takes effect on 1 January
See MoreChile: SII implements new compliance requirements for digital platform operators, payment service providers
Chile’s tax authority (SII) has issued Resolution No. 168 on 27 November 2025, setting out clear rules for how electronic payment service providers and digital platforms that facilitate transactions between buyers and sellers must verify and
See MoreBolivia: SIN defers agricultural tax system deadlines to December 2025
Bolivia’s tax authority (SIN) issued Normative Board Resolution RND 102500000046 on 27 November 2025, specifically addressing the obligations of those operating under the Unified Agricultural Regime (Régimen Agropecuario Unificado, RAU), which
See MoreAustralia enacts stricter beneficial ownership rules, extends tax incentives for small businesses
The Treasury Laws Amendment (Strengthening Financial Systems and Other Measures) Bill 2025 cleared both chambers of the Australian Parliament on 27 November 2025, without any changes to the version initially introduced. The final steps before it
See MoreHonduras: Deadline approaches for MNE group CbC reporting notification
Multinational enterprise (MNE) groups operating in Honduras must submit their Country-by-Country (CbC) reporting notification by 31 December 2025, in line with Agreement SAR-653-2023, published in the Official Gazette on 19 March 2024. Under the
See MoreQatar: GTA announces amendment to withholding tax forms
Qatar’s General Tax Authority (GTA) announced an amendment to the withholding tax forms on 26 November 2025, adding a field for the contract notification reference number issued through the “Tax” system, in addition to the contract reference
See MoreBulgaria: Government withdraws 2026 draft budget law amid protests
Bulgaria’s government announced the withdrawal of its proposed 2026 State Budget, along with the draft Social Security and National Health Insurance budgets, after widespread protests against planned tax and social contribution increases on 2
See MoreSwitzerland: Federal Council announces CRS update, new crypto reporting rules
Switzerland’s Federal Council has announced amendments to the Ordinance on the International Automatic Exchange of Information in Tax Matters (AEOI Ordinance), updating rules to align with the OECD’s Common Reporting Standard (CRS) and
See MoreLithuania: VMI updates guidance on input VAT deduction
Lithuania’s State Tax Inspectorate (VMI) has issued an updated commentary on the right to deduct input value added tax (VAT) under Article 57 of the Law on VAT, published on 28 November 2025. The revised guidance clarifies which taxpayers are
See MoreIreland: Irish Revenue updates guidance on anti-hybrid rules for partnerships
The Irish Revenue has issued eBrief No. 223/25, on 27 November 2025, on the country’s anti-hybrid rules, reflecting changes to the application of the associated enterprises test for partnerships. Tax and Duty Manual Part 35C-00-01 has been
See MoreRussia simplifies tax registration for foreign companies
The Russian State Duma has approved amendments to Articles 83 and 84 of the Russian Tax Code to simplify the tax registration process for foreign companies. Under the new rules, foreign organisations no longer need to submit separate applications
See MoreBrazil: RFB, GST committee issue guidelines for CBS and IBS implementation starting January 2026
Brazil’s tax authority, the Federal Revenue Service (RFB) and the Goods and Services Tax Management Committee (CGIBS) have released guidance on the upcoming Contribution on Goods and Services (CBS) and Goods and Services Tax (IBS) on 2 December
See MoreTaiwan: Northern Taiwan National Tax Administration urges agencies to digitise donation records
The Northern Taiwan National Tax Administration of the Ministry of Finance (MOF) announced today, 3 December 2025, that, in line with energy-saving and carbon reduction policies, it calls on all recipient agencies and organisations to actively
See MoreSingapore: MoF consults 2026 Budget
Singapore’s Ministry of Finance (MOF) has opened a public consultation for Budget 2026, inviting individuals, organisations, and businesses to share their views from 2 December 2025 to 12 January 2026. Budget 2026 is scheduled to be presented
See MoreOECD: Global Forum reports historic progress in tax transparency, crypto disclosure
The 18th plenary of the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes took place in New Delhi on 2 December 2025, alongside the release of its 2025 Annual Report. The report highlights significant advances in global
See MoreIreland: Irish Revenue revises guidance on tax treatment of debt issuance costs, covering interest cap fees
Irish Revenue has issued eBrief No. 217/25 on 25 November 2025, updating the Tax and Duty Manual (TDM) Part 04-06-21 on the tax treatment of debt issuance costs, including interest cap fees. The update incorporates guidance on interest cap fees,
See MoreUS: IRS issues guidance on elimination of one-month deferral for specified foreign corporations
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued Notice 2025-72 on 25 November 2025, stating that the Treasury Department and IRS plan to issue proposed regulations under section 70352 of the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" (OBBBA), which repeals section
See MoreUruguay introduces temporary VAT relief for select tourism services
Uruguay issued Decree No. 220/025 on 30 October 2025, introducing a temporary exemption from value added tax (VAT) for specific tourism-related services aimed at non-resident visitors. The measure applies to payments made with foreign-issued debit
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