Germany unveils anti-tax evasion package with tougher penalties, AI-powered enforcement
Germany's government has unveiled an ambitious 26-point package aimed at strengthening the country's response to tax evasion, financial crime and illicit financial activity through tougher sanctions, enhanced enforcement powers and greater use of
See MoreChile: SII releases list of registered betting platforms under Digital VAT regime
The Chilean Internal Revenue Service (SII) has announced that 25 online betting platforms registered under the simplified tax regime for declaring and paying VAT on Digital Services between 14 and 15 July 2026, following the introduction of
See MoreArgentina extends deadline for submission of financial statements, accounting docs
Argentina's tax authority (ARCA) has extended the deadline for submitting financial statements and related accounting documentation until 31 July 2026 for eligible taxpayers whose fiscal year ended in December 2025, under General Resolution No.
See MoreUSMCA: US says constructive discussions with Mexico, Canada yet to produce concessions
The US is making progress in negotiations with Mexico to revise the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), while discussions with Canada have yet to produce the concessions sought by the Trump administration, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said
See MoreOECD releases new assessment of Pillar Two Global Minimum Tax economic effects
The OECD has published a new analysis examining the economic impacts of the Pillar Two Global Minimum Tax, with the findings presented during a webinar held on 15 July 2026. Alongside the analysis, the OECD also released a working paper titled MNE
See MoreBosnia and Herzegovina adopts broad package of economic, energy, administrative measures
Bosnia and Herzegovina's Republic of Srpska has adopted a regulation introducing pension and family support measures, public investment and borrowing initiatives, new energy concessions and electricity licences, extensive appointments across public
See MoreGermany announces suspension of double taxation treaty with Russia
Germany has notified Russia that it will suspend the agreement of 29 May 1996 between the two nations for the Avoidance of Double Taxation with respect to Taxes on Income and on Capital, effective from 1 January 2027. The notification was
See MoreUK: HMRC consults simplification of treaty relief for overseas withholding tax on interest
UKβs HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) launched a consultation on Simplifying Treaty Relief from Withholding Tax on Interest Paid Overseas on 13 July 2026. This consultation details the current processes for obtaining treaty relief available under
See MoreGreece enacts sweeping law on housing, debt settlement, energy relief and tax measures
Greece has enacted Law 5313/2026,Β published in Government Gazette A' 102 on 25 June 2026,Β introducing a broad package of measures aimed at addressing the impact of the energy crisis, increasing disposable income and expanding housing support,
See MoreUK: Tax rules on business succession, digital compliance enters into force in April 2026
The UK'sΒ 2026/27 tax year introduces a broad package of tax measures taking effect from April 2026, with changes affecting business succession, tax compliance, employment costs, property taxation and employee incentives. Although many of the
See MoreUK: HMRC launches advance tax certainty service for major investment projects
UK's HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has officially launched the Advance Tax Certainty Service, with applications open since 1 July 2026 to provide binding tax clearances for eligible major investment projects. The service is intended to reduce tax
See MoreAustria: Nationalrat approves 24% higher CIT rate in 2027β2028 budget
Austria's parliament (Nationalrat) approved the Budget for 2027 and 2028 on 10 July, including the Budget Accompanying Act 2027β2028 (Budgetbegleitgesetz 2027β2028), which introduces a range of tax measures. Financial and tax
See MoreAustralia: ATO publishes exchange rates for financial year ending June 2026
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has published the foreign exchange rates for the financial year ending 30 June 2026, including annual average exchange rates and the nearest actual exchange rates as of 30 June 2026 for 18 currencies. All
See MoreEuropean Commission releases Annual Tax Report (ART) providing latest insights into the revenue mix
The European Commission has presented its Annual Report on Taxation (ART), offering a detailed overview of taxation policies in all EU countries on 10 July 2026. This report assesses recent trends in EU tax systems and identifies ways to enhance
See MoreVietnam issues comprehensive tax administration decree with new digital tax, enforcement rules
Vietnam issued Decree No. 252/2026/NΔ-CP on 30 June 2026, providing detailed regulations and measures for implementing the Law on Tax Management. The decree applies to taxpayers, tax administration authorities, tax officials, and other state
See MoreTaiwan: Tax Bureau reminds companies about stock investment tax rules
Taiwanβs securities market has been highly active. Not only have individual investors participated extensively, but many profit-seeking enterprises have also used idle funds for stock investments to increase non-operating income. When realising
See MoreGermany updates 2026 basis for negotiating double taxation agreements
Germany has published the 2026 update to its basis for negotiating Double Taxation Agreements (DTAs) covering taxes on income and on capital. The document serves as the Federal Government's starting point for treaty negotiations with foreign states
See MoreUruguay issues reporting requirements for digital platform operators
Uruguay published Resolution No. 1.518/2026 on 30 June 2026 in the Diario Oficial on 1 July 2026, establishing reporting requirements for Digital platform operators acting as intermediaries in the rental of immovable property in the
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