Ecuador issues regulations on advance tax for undistributed profits
Ecuador has issued Executive Decree No. 191, introducing new rules for the advance payment of income tax on undistributed profits. Published in Official Gazette No. 153 on 28 October 2025, the decree sets out clear procedures for calculating,
See MoreCambodia: GDT postpones imposition of capital gains tax on select assets
Cambodia’s General Department of Taxation (GDT) announced, on 30 October 2025, that the implementation of Prakas No. 496 MEF on Capital Gains Tax (CGT), has been postponed to 1 January 2026. The postponement affects the taxation of six types of
See MoreEstonia gazettes law reducing motor vehicle tax for families with children
Estonia gazetted amendments to the Motor Vehicle Tax Act on 12 November 2025, introducing new tax reductions for parents and guardians. Under the changes, adults with custody of at least one child aged 18 or younger will receive an automatic
See MoreGhana: MoF presents 2026 budget, proposes VAT reforms
Ghana's Ministry of Finance has presented the 2026 Budget Speech to parliament on 13 November 2025, introducing various tax measures, including VAT reforms. The key tax measures are as follows: VAT reforms Ghana's government is proposing
See MoreHungary: Parliament adopts revised global minimum tax, reporting regulations
Hungary’s parliament approved two bills (T/12802/7 and T/12801/12) on 18 November 2025 that introduce significant updates to the country's tax framework and reporting obligations. Among the key changes, the legislation revises Hungary’s
See MoreTaiwan: Customs Administration offers reduced penalties for early tax payment on false import declarations
Taiwan’s Customs Administration has announced, on 18 November 2025, that businesses and individuals who submit false import declarations may qualify for reduced penalties if they settle taxes before the penalty is confirmed. The measure applies
See MoreRussia: State Duma approves key tax policy bill, introduces incentives for businesses and individuals
Russia’s State Duma approved in its second reading of a bill outlining major directions of the country’s tax policy, incorporating proposals from businesses and government agencies, and implementing directives from the President and Government
See MoreUK: HMRC urged large businesses to review of management expenses
The UK’s tax authority, HMRC has written to holding companies with overseas subsidiaries urging them to review the tax treatment of management expenses claimed where those expenses may benefit a connected party. The letters are part of an
See MoreSri Lanka: IRD reminds taxpayers of VAT deadlines
Sri Lanka’s Inland Revenue Department (IRD) issued a notice on 17 November 2025, reminding taxpayers to meet their VAT obligations for October 2025 by the prescribed deadlines. VAT payment deadline VAT payments for October must be made on
See MoreBangladesh: NBR reminds taxpayers of PIT e-return deadlines
Bangladesh’s National Board of Revenue (NBR) has reminded taxpayers to submit their income tax returns through the electronic filing system by 30 November 2025. The authority urged individuals to file early to avoid last-minute congestion on the
See MoreBolivia: Chamber of Deputies considers 2026 state budget proposal
Bolivia’s Executive Branch has submitted the 2026 General Budget Bill to the Chamber of Deputies on 31 October 2025, outlining a series of targeted tax incentives to reduce the cost of public debt operations conducted in foreign capital
See MorePoland secures boost in EU 2026 budget for key development programmes
The EU Council and the European Parliament announced that negotiations on the 2026 EU budget were concluded on 15 November 2025. The agreed budget allocates additional funding to several Polish priorities, including border security, transport
See MoreCanada: DoF introduces legislation to implement 2025 budget, includes tax incentives for capital investments
Canada’s Department of Finance announced the introduction of Bill C-15, Budget 2025 Implementation Act, No. 1, on 18 November 2025. It is an important first piece of legislation to advance key Budget 2025: Canada Strong priorities. Bill C-15
See MoreLebanon: Ministry of Finance clarifies electronic communication procedures
The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has introduced new procedures for taxpayers to communicate with its departments electronically. The decision, dated 1 October 2025 (Decision No. 843/1), requires submissions via email for a range of tax-related
See MoreNetherlands issues new decree on VAT exemption for share transactions
The Netherlands has published a new Decree on 15 October 2025 regarding the VAT exemption for share transactions. The Decree clarifies the scope of “intermediary services” in securities transactions and provides a broad application of the VAT
See MoreLithuania: MoF consults DAC8 tax information exchange rule amendments
The Lithuanian Ministry of Finance (MoF) opened a public consultation on 17 November 2025, proposing changes to Order No. VA-114, which regulates mutual assistance and the exchange of tax information with EU Member States. The amendments are
See MoreJapan: FSA considers defining cryptocurrencies as financial products
Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) is planning new regulations that would treat 105 cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin and ethereum, as financial products subject to insider trading rules. Under the proposal, exchange operators would need
See MoreEU Commission clarifies VAT rules for platforms offering free access in exchange for data
The European Commission released EU VAT Committee Working Paper No. 1118 on 17 November 2025. This European Commission working paper addresses a question from Italian authorities concerning the Value Added Tax (VAT) treatment of IT services
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