EU Parliament backs major tobacco tax reform to advance public health
The Briefing concludes that the reform aims to reduce tobacco use, curb cross-border distortions, and combat illicit trade through updated rates, harmonised rules for new nicotine products, and an automatic adjustment mechanism. The European
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Uzbekistan: President announces tax incentives for legal firms
From 1 January 2026, legal entities switching from turnover tax to VAT for the first time will receive a 1-year corporate tax exemption, a 1-year waiver of VAT registration penalties, and a six-month deduction on accounting
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Chile: SII issues guidance on reduced tax rates and advance payments for SMEs
The reduced income tax rates take effect on 1 January 2025, and the reduced PPM rates apply from August 2025 to December 2027. Chile’s Tax Administration (SII) has published Circular SII No. 53-2025 on its website on 3 September 2025, outlining
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Romania: Government proposes revisions to local taxation, land taxes, and high-value assets
The tax changes include increasing building, land, and high-value asset taxes, abolishing reductions for residential and mixed-use properties, standardising agricultural building taxation, and introducing specific vehicle taxes with limited
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Australia strengthens beneficial ownership transparency, expands small business asset deductions
The key measures focus on improved beneficial ownership disclosure for listed entities and the extension of the instant asset write-off for small businesses. The Treasury Laws Amendment (Strengthening Financial Systems and Other Measures) Bill
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US: IRS issues USD 162 million in fines for fraudulent tax credit claims promoted on social media
The IRS warns taxpayers about rising social media scams promoting the misuse of tax credits, such as the Fuel Tax Credit and the Sick and Family Leave Credit, which have led many to file invalid returns and face denied refunds and penalties. The
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Australia, New Zealand agree on arbitration framework under BEPS MLI
The Memorandum of Arrangement sets out rules for arbitration requests, required information, arbitrator appointments, and the overall arbitration process. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and New Zealand signed a Memorandum of Arrangement
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OECD releases updated signatory list for GIR MCAA
Switzerland is the latest signatory to join the GIR MCAA. The OECD has released the list of 16 countries that have signed the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on the Exchange of GloBE Information (GIR MCAA) as of 19 September
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Turkey issues general communiqué on corporate tax amendments
Turkey clarifies corporate tax reductions for certified investments in new Communiqué No. 24. The Ministry of Treasury and Finance issued General Communiqué No. 24 on 4 September 2025, amending the General Communiqué on Corporate Tax (No.
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UK: Treasury consults on draft amendments to money laundering regulations
The deadline for sending feedback is 30 September 2025. The UK Treasury launched a consultation on 2 September 2025 on the draft Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (Amendment and Miscellaneous Provision) Regulations SI 2025. Feedback is
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Malta to introduce 15% minimum tax for MNEs
Malta imposes a 15% final tax on large multinationals under new regulations. Malta’s government has issued Legal Notice 188 of 2025, titled the Final Income Tax Without Imputation Regulations, 2025, under Article 22B of the Income Tax Act on 2
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Tanzania: TRA introduces 16% VAT on B2C online payments
The Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) has announced that a reduced VAT rate will apply to B2C online purchases made through banks or approved electronic payment platforms, effective 1 September 2025. TRA will implement a new VAT rate of 16%
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Switzerland signs up for GIR MCAA
Switzerland signed the GIR MCAA, joining 15 other jurisdictions to facilitate standardised GloBE information exchange for MNE Groups. According to an OECD update released on 4 September 2025, Switzerland signed the Multilateral Competent
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Greece: Prime Minister unveils broad tax cuts across income brackets
Greece unveils EUR 1.6 billion 2026 tax cuts for families, youth, and small communities. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced on 6 September 2025, a EUR 1.6 billion income tax reform at the Thessaloniki International Fair, aimed at
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Romania gazettes ordinance amending global minimum tax rules
The Ordinance updates Law No. 431/2023 to implement the Pillar 2 global minimum tax under EU Directive 2022/2523. Romania has published Ordinance No. 21 of 28 August 2025 in the Official Gazette on 29 August 2025. Government Ordinance No.
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Ireland: Irish Revenue releases Pillar 2 Registration guidance
The guidance offers comprehensive instructions on how to register for Pillar 2 taxes. Irish Revenue has released eBrief No. 170/25 on Tax and Duty Manual Part 04A-01-01A on 5 September 2025, providing comprehensive guidance on the registration
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OECD extends comment period on copper pricing toolkit
The deadline for submitting comments has been extended to 17 September 2025. The OECD announced an extension for public comments on its draft toolkit in August 2025, designed to help developing countries address transfer pricing challenges in
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Netherlands releases Q&As on Minimum Tax Act 2024
The Q&As offer practical guidance for implementing the Minimum Tax Act 2024 in the Netherlands. The Netherlands tax authority has released a Q&A document on the Minimum Tax Act 2024. This document compiles questions submitted to the
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