Colombia: DIAN closes businesses for electronic invoice non-compliance
DIAN closed 47 Bogotá businesses in October for failing to issue electronic invoices and meet tax obligations. Colombia’s Tax Authority (DIAN) continues to strengthen its control measures in the capital. As part of the operations carried out
See MoreLithuania: VMI launches automated excise tax declaration wizard
From 1 September, the system transferred data automatically, simplifying declarations and reducing manual input. Lithuania’s State Tax Inspectorate (VMI) has introduced a new wizard system for submitting excise tax declarations. The tool
See MoreVietnam: MoF introduces procedures and forms for Pillar 2 minimum tax compliance
The newly approved administrative procedures and forms go into effect on 21 October 2025. Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance (MoF) issued Decision No. 3563/QD-BTC on 21 October 2025, approving the administrative procedures and related forms under
See MoreRussia: State Duma approves draft tax code amendments in first reading
 State Duma approves draft tax changes to fund defence, national projects, and social benefits. The Russian State Duma approved in first reading a draft law introducing wide-ranging amendments to the Tax Code on 22 October 2025. Finance Minister
See MoreIsrael opens consultation on draft Law for local minimum tax aligned with OECD Pillar Two
Ministry of Finance invites public comments on a draft law introducing a local minimum tax for multinationals under the OECD’s Pillar Two framework. The Israeli Ministry of Finance has opened a public consultation on draft legislation to
See MoreKazakhstan 2026 tax code: A full reset of the country’s approach to corporate taxation
Kazakhstan’s new Tax Code, coming into force on 1 January 2026, is more than a technical rewrite. It’s a full reset of the country’s approach to corporate taxation, profit allocation, and cross-border oversight. Behind the headlines of
See MoreOECD publishes the third batch of updated transfer pricing country profiles
The OECD has published updated transfer pricing country profiles for 25 jurisdictions, adding new profiles for Cabo Verde, Guatemala, Thailand, the UAE, and Zambia. The OECD has released a new batch of updated transfer pricing country profiles on
See MoreNetherlands: MoF consults on tax measures for cross-border transactions
The consultation ends on 1 December 2025. The Netherlands Ministry of Finance initiated a public consultation on 20 October 2025 on a draft legislation outlining tax-related accompanying measures for cross-border transactions. The proposed
See MorePoland: MoF announces amendments to sugar, gaming tax
The proposed law aims to raise the sugar tax on sweetened and energy drinks and increase the flat-rate income tax on contest and lottery winnings from 10% to 15%. Poland's government has announced a draft law regarding changes to the Public
See MoreHong Kong: IRD issues updated guidance on Pillar 2 e-filing requirements for in-scope group members
This update is particularly significant for Hong Kong's minimum tax framework, as mandatory e-filing will apply to years of assessment starting on or after 1 April 2025. Hong Kong’s Inland Revenue Department has released updated guidelines on
See MoreAustralia: ATO releases updated guidance on transitional CbC safe harbour rules for global and domestic minimum tax
The updated guidance will help taxpayers determine whether the transitional CBC reporting safe harbour applies and how it may simplify their Pillar Two compliance obligations. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has released updated Global and
See MoreHungary: NAV publishes final QDMTT advance payment form on ONYA platformÂ
The 24GLBADO form is required for reporting and paying the QDMTT advance under the country’s implementation of Pillar 2 global minimum tax rules. Hungary's National Tax and Customs Administration (NAV) has published the 24GLBADO form on the
See MoreArgentina: ARCA extends deadline for accessing income tax payment facility
The new deadline is set at 28 November 2025. Argentina's tax authority (ARCA) has announced an extension for taxpayers to join the payment facility regime on 22 October 2025, aimed at regularising income tax balances, including adjustments for
See MoreItaly: MoF releases 2026 VAT split-payment company lists
Under the split-payment system, buyers pay suppliers only the taxable amount, while the VAT portion is transferred directly to a designated VAT account. Italy's Department of Finance has released updated lists of companies required to comply with
See MoreUN Tax Committee begins 31st session to advance model convention, treaty manual update, and extractive industry taxation
The UN Committee of Experts opened its 31st session in Geneva on 21 October 2025 to discuss updates to the Model Tax Convention, revise the treaty negotiation manual, and address extractive industry taxation, forming subcommittees for the first two
See MoreBulgaria: Council of Ministers approves CRS MCAA addendum to include crypto-asset reporting
Bulgaria approved the CRS MCAA Addendum on 21 October 2025, expanding reporting to include crypto-assets under the OECD’s CARF, with exchanges set to begin by 2027. The Bulgarian Council of Ministers approved the Addendum to the 2024
See MoreSri Lanka: IRD urges taxpayers to urgently updating information
Non-compliance may result in a fine of up to LKR 50,000 under Section 177 of the Inland Revenue Act No. 24 of 2017. The Sri Lankan Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has issued an urgent Notice to Taxpayers, urging all citizens to update their
See MoreSaudi Arabia: ZATCA urges businesses to file Q3 VAT returns
ZATCA urged Saudi businesses to file Q3 VAT returns on time. The Saudi Arabian Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has urged businesses subject to Value Added Tax (VAT), with annual goods and services revenues exceeding SAR 40 million, to
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