China extends community service tax relief through 2027
China’s Ministry of Finance, State Taxation Administration, National Development and Reform Commission, Ministry of Civil Affairs, Ministry of Commerce, and National Health Commission issued Announcement No. 7 of 2026 on 15 January 2025, which
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Finland issues guidance on Pillar 2 effective tax rate, top-up tax calculations
Finland’s tax administration has published new guidance on 20 January 2026 on the minimum taxation of large groups under the Pillar 2 global minimum tax framework. The guidance provides detailed explanations on the calculation of the effective
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Estonia: Parliament reviews bill to implement DAC8 crypto-asset reporting
Estonia’s parliament is reviewing draft Bill 795 SE, submitted on 19 January 2026, which seeks to implement Council Directive (EU) 2023/2226 of 17 October 2023 (DAC8). The bill introduces new reporting and due diligence requirements for
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UK: HMRC updates guidance on transfer pricing, PE rules, diverted profits tax
The UK tax authority, His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has updated its International Manual, providing revised guidance on key taxation areas affecting multinational companies. The updates, published on 16 January 2026, include the
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Mexico announces FY2025 corporate tax returns deadline
Mexico’s tax administration, the Servicio de Administración Tributaria (SAT), has announced, on 12 January 2026, that the annual tax filing deadline for fiscal year 2025 for Mexican resident legal entities will fall on 31 March 2026. In-scope
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EU removes Nigeria from anti-money laundering, countering financing of terrorism list
The Federal Government of Nigeria has welcomed the decision of the European Commission to remove Nigeria from the European Union’s list of high-risk third countries for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism
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Georgia updates excise duty framework for tobacco products
Georgia has amended its excise duty framework for tobacco and tobacco products, introducing both reduced and increased rates depending on production volume and origin. No. Product HS Code Description Unit Excise Rate (%) 3 Tobacco,
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France: Government publishes list of approved e-invoicing platforms
The French government has published a list of the first 101 platforms approved for use under the country’s electronic invoicing (e-invoicing) and electronic reporting reform. The list, issued on 16 January 2026 by the Directorate General of Public
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Cyprus Presidency outlines taxation priorities
The Cyprus presidency presented its work programme for the first half of 2026 at the EU Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) meeting on 20 January, outlining its taxation priorities. The Presidency will continue efforts to combat tax
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Bulgaria: National Assembly considers tax incentives for electric vehicles, R&D
Bulgaria’s National Assembly is reviewing a draft law amending and supplementing the Corporate Income Tax Act, submitted on 13 January 2026. The proposal introduces tax measures aimed at promoting electric mobility and research and development
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Brazil introduces new taxpayer rights, obligations code
Brazil has enacted Complementary Law No. 225 of 8 January 2026, which introduces a new code governing taxpayer rights, guarantees, duties, and procedures in interactions with tax authorities at the federal, state, district, and municipal levels that
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Taiwan: Northern Region National Taxation Bureau extends 2024 individual income tax deadline
Taiwan’s Northern Region National Taxation Bureau of the Ministry of Finance announced, on 21 January 2026, that the tax payment and assessment notices for the 2024 individual income tax assessment have been sent out. The payment period runs
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China extends tax incentives to support public rental housing development until 2027
China’s State Tax Administration issued Announcement No. 4 of 2026 on 12 January 2026, which revised tax incentives for public rental housing to strengthen the rental market. The measures provide exemptions from various taxes, including urban
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Poland reduces interest rates on tax arrears
Poland’s Ministry of Finance and Economy has announced reduced interest rates on overdue tax payments, effective immediately, according to the Tax Ordinance Act. Under the new regulation, three different interest rates will apply depending on
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Netherlands: Supreme Court strikes down higher tax interest rate for corporations
The Dutch Supreme Court ruled on 16 January 2026 that the higher tax interest rate for corporate taxpayers, set by the Tax and Recovery Interest Decree, is invalid. The court found it unfairly singles out companies by imposing a heavier burden than
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Vietnam: Government issues decree regulating new corporate income tax law
The Government of Vietnam has issued Decree No. 320/2025/ND-CP on 15 December 2025, regulating the implementation of the Law on Corporate Income Tax 2025 (Law No. 67/2025/QH15), which entered into force on 1 October 2025. The Decree relates to
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Ireland: Revenue updates 2024 income tax return form guidance
Irish Revenue has published eBrief No. 015/26 on 19 January 2026, announcing updates to Tax and Duty Manual (TDM) Part 38-01-04I relating to the Income tax return form 2024. The manual has been amended to include a clarification at paragraph 4.2,
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Nigeria: NRS clarifies VAT on bank charges
The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has clarified, on 15 January 2026, that Value Added Tax (VAT) has not been newly applied to banking services, fees, commissions or electronic money transfers. VAT has always applied to fees, commissions, and
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