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)Â 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 frameworkÂ
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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New Zealand: Government updates film rebate to attract global productions
The New Zealand Government has announced on 7 November 2025 targeted updates to the International Screen Production Rebate to strengthen the country’s appeal for international film, television, and streaming productions, Economic Growth Minister
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Netherlands: Government proposes aligned DAC9, DAC8 implementation date
The Netherlands government has submitted an amendment aligning the effective date of the DAC9 implementation bill (Directive 2025/872) with the bill introducing DAC8 (Directive 2023/2226). The updated amendment was released on the Ministry of
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Australia: ATO clarifies hybrid mismatch rules, updates guidance reflecting adoption of Pillar 2 framework
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has revised its guidance on the Hybrid Mismatch rules, clarifying how the provisions operate and when they are triggered on 4 November 2025. The key updates relate to Australia’s adoption of the Pillar Two
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Denmark: MoT consults on one-year delay to EV registration tax
Denmark’s Ministry of Taxation (MoT) published a consultation bill on 10 November 2025 proposing a one-year delay in the higher registration tax for zero-emission vehicles, including electric cars and motorcycles. The draft law outlines key
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OECD releases updated GIR MCAA signatories list
The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) published an updated list of signatories, including their signing dates, to the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on the Exchange of Global Anti-Base Erosion (GloBE)
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South Africa: SARB updates rules for income transfers under exchange control
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) issued Exchange Control Circular 15/2025 on 22 October 2025, revising provisions in the Currency and Exchanges Manual for Authorised Dealers. The amendments focused on income transfers and tax compliance,
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Kenya: KRA launches automated payment plan for tax liabilities
The Kenya Revenue Authority has released a public notice announcing the rollout of automated payment plans for outstanding tax liabilities on 10 November 2025. Roll-out of Automated Payment Plan for Tax Liabilities The Kenya Revenue Authority
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Malaysia: IRB issues guidance on taxation of asset-backed securitisations
The Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia has issued Public Ruling No. 3/2025 on 4 November 2025, clarifying the tax treatment of Asset-Backed Securitisation (ABS) transactions, including those related to sukuk structures. The ruling offers
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