Czech Republic confirms defence tax covered by double taxation treaty with Japan
The Czech Republic’s Ministry of Finance has announced, on 5 November 2025, that Japan’s recently introduced Special Corporation Tax for Defence will be recognised under the existing double taxation treaty between the two countries. According
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Liberia: Government announces 2026 draft budget, introduces presumptive corporate income tax
Liberia’s Ministry of Finance and Development Planning delivered the draft national budget for 2026, on 11 November 2025, focusing on fostering an inclusive economy, safeguarding stability, and delivering real, tangible improvements for its
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Sri Lanka: MoF unveils 2026 budget, proposes lower VAT and capital allowance thresholds
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development presented the Budget Speech for 2026 on 7 November 2025, outlining significant tax policy changes—including the alignment of VAT and social security contribution levies across
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UK: HMRC updates transfer pricing guidance
The UK’s HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) revised its Transfer Pricing Operational Guidance (INTM480000) on 10 November 2025. The update revises the section Searching for comparables: range of results (INTM485120), which sets out HMRC’s approach to
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Slovenia updates corporate income tax rules for investment funds
Slovenia has amended its Corporate Income Tax Act (ZDDPO-2V), with the changes published in the Official Gazette No. 85/2025 on 6 November 2025. The revisions introduce new provisions for investment funds and clarify rules for asset transfers and
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Sri Lanka: IRD announces upcoming tax CIT, PIT, IIT deadlines
The Sri Lankan Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has released a "NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS", issuing a gentle reminder to all taxpayers that crucial deadlines for submitting the income tax return and remitting income tax payment and withholding tax payments
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Bulgaria: MoF updates transfer pricing rules
Bulgaria’s Ministry of Finance (MoF) issued Ordinance H-3 of 7 November 2025, updating the country’s transfer pricing framework to align with the latest OECD Transfer Pricing Guidelines. The ordinance was published in the State Gazette on 11
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Lithuania: Two-thirds of cash registers reports to VMI
Lithuania’s State Tax Inspectorate (VMI) stated on 10 November 2025 that around 75% of cash registers are now transmitting revenue data to i.EKA. Out of 19,000 small business operators, about 15,000 are submitting data, while 13,000 have yet to
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UAE: MoF updates administrative penalties for tax violations
The UAE Ministry of Finance has issued a consolidated version of Cabinet Decision No. 40 of 2017, which outlines administrative penalties for tax law violations, as updated by Cabinet Decision No. 129 of 9 October 2025. The updated decision
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UK: HMRC updates guidance on crypto reporting ahead of 2026 rules
The UK tax authority, His Majesty's Revenue & Customs (HMRC), has revised its guidance on the Crypto Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) on 5 November 2025 within the International Exchange of Information Manual, starting at IEIM800001. From 1
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Taiwan: MoF clarifies inheritance tax rules for farmland in self-benefit trusts
Taiwan’s Southern District National Taxation Bureau of the Ministry of Finance stated that if the settlor of a self-benefit trust transfers agricultural land into a trust during their lifetime, the property left upon their death is the right to
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Finland: MoF consults on proposed amendments to the minimum tax act for large corporate groups
Finland’s Ministry of Finance has launched a public consultation on proposed changes to the Minimum Tax Act on 11 November 2025 to maintain compliance with the EU Minimum Tax Directive (2022/2523). The legislative change would ensure that
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Slovak Republic publishes legislation to enact DAC9, Pillar 2 administrative guidance
The Slovak Republic published Law No. 291/2025 on 21 October 2025 in the Official Gazette on 10 November 2025, implementing Council Directive (EU) 2025/872 of 14 April 2025 (DAC9). DAC9 introduces rules that allow the central filing of the Top-up
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Kenya: KRA to cross-check tax returns against official data sources
The Kenya Revenue Authority announced on 11 November 2025 that, beginning 1 January 2026, it will start cross-checking income and expenses reported in both individual and non-individual tax returns against specific data sources. Validation of
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Finland: MoF reports IMF approves its new fiscal framework
Finland’s Ministry of Finance announced that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) published its statement on the Finnish economy on 10 November 2025. The report praises Finland’s new national fiscal framework. According to the IMF, the
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Brazil: RFB extends deadline for tax settlement programs
Brazil’s Federal Revenue Service (RFB) has extended the deadline for taxpayers to join tax settlement programs under Public Notices RFB No. 4/2025 and 5/2025 on 10 November 2025. The extension was formalised by Ordinance RFB No. 600/2025,
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Brazil to make electronic tax domicile mandatory for all companies from 2026
As part of the Consumption Tax Reform (RTC), Brazil’s Federal Revenue Service announced that all legal entities will be required to use the Electronic Tax Domicile (DTE) as their official communication channel beginning 1 January 2026. Under
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US: Treasury Department discontinues direct file option for individual tax returns
The US Department of the Treasury issued a report to Congress in October 2025 regarding the replacement of the Direct File program for individual income tax returns. Initially launched during the 2024 tax filing season in 12 states, the program
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