Zimbabwe: Government announces 2026 budget, proposes digital services withholding tax
Zimbabwe’s Ministry of Finance, Economic Development, and Investment Promotion (MoFEDIP) has presented the 2026 national budget to the Parliament on 27 November 2025, proposing higher VAT rates and digital service withholding taxes. The
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Russia: President signs 2026-28 federal budget laws, introduces higher VAT rates
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed the laws on the federal budget for 2026 and the planning period of 2027–2028, as well as the laws amending the Budget and Tax Codes and outlining the specific rules for implementing the budget system in
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UK: Government releases 2025 budget, mandates VAT e-invoicing from 2029Â
The UK government published Budget 2025 on 26 November 2025, introducing various measures to improve digital tax administration. One key measure is the requirement for all VAT invoices to be electronic from 1 April 2029. The shift to e-invoicing
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Uruguay: Senate continues detailed review of national budget 2025–2029
The Uruguayan Senate resumed the detailed consideration of the National Budget 2025–2029 on Wednesday, 26 November, following a temporary recess. Senator Sebastián Sabini reported proceedings in the Chamber. This announcement was made on 27
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Sri Lanka continues Committee Stage Debate on 2026 Budget
Sri Lanka’s Parliament progressed through the Committee Stage Debate of the 2026 Budget this week, with the 10th and 11th days of the 17-day proceedings addressing several key ministry allocations under the Appropriation Bill. On 26 November
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UK 2025 Budget: Government unveils tax incentives for businesses
The UK government has unveiled Budget 2025 measures aimed at cutting costs, boosting investment, and supporting business growth on 26 November 2025. Key business support measures include: Permanent lower business rates tax rates for over
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Belgium: Government reaches deal on multi-annual budget for 2026, raises corporate taxÂ
Belgium’s government reached a budget agreement for 2026 on 24 November 2025 after months of tense negotiations, Prime Minister Bart De Wever announced. Following a Christmas deadline he set for his five-party coalition, he reached a deal that
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Angola: National Assembly approves 2026 budget, proposes several tax law modifications
Angola’s parliament has approved the General State Budget for 2026 on 19 November 2025, introducing amendments to several tax laws. The key amendments are: Corporate Tax Reforms Electronic filing mandate: General and simplified regime
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Brazil: Congress greenlights budget cuts, limits corporate tax credits
Brazil’s Congress approved a bill on 18 November 2025 aimed at curbing public spending and tightening rules on companies' use of tax credits. Among its key provisions, the law bars tax credit compensations that are not linked to a company's
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Slovenia: National Assembly adopts budgets for 2026, 2027
Slovenia’s National Assembly has adopted amendments to the state budget for 2026 and 2027 on 19 November 2025. The budget proposes systemic reforms to strengthen science, expand access to affordable housing, promote investment, accelerate the
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Ghana: MoF presents 2026 budget, proposes VAT reforms
Ghana's Ministry of Finance has presented the 2026 Budget Speech to parliament on 13 November 2025, introducing various tax measures, including VAT reforms. The key tax measures are as follows: VAT reforms Ghana's government is proposing
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Bolivia: Chamber of Deputies considers 2026 state budget proposal
Bolivia’s Executive Branch has submitted the 2026 General Budget Bill to the Chamber of Deputies on 31 October 2025, outlining a series of targeted tax incentives to reduce the cost of public debt operations conducted in foreign capital
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Poland secures boost in EU 2026 budget for key development programmes
The EU Council and the European Parliament announced that negotiations on the 2026 EU budget were concluded on 15 November 2025. The agreed budget allocates additional funding to several Polish priorities, including border security, transport
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Canada: DoF introduces legislation to implement 2025 budget, includes tax incentives for capital investmentsÂ
Canada’s Department of Finance announced the introduction of Bill C-15, Budget 2025 Implementation Act, No. 1, on 18 November 2025. It is an important first piece of legislation to advance key Budget 2025: Canada Strong priorities. Bill C-15
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US: New York weighs corporate tax hike as budget gaps deepen
New York Governor Kathy Hochul is considering whether to raise corporate taxes as the state confronts a sizable budget gap intensified by expected federal funding cuts, a source reported on 14 November 2025. While no proposal has been finalised,
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During a correspondence session on 15 November 2025, Slovenia’s government endorsed proposed amendments to the draft Act on the Implementation of the Budgets of the Republic of Slovenia for 2026 and 2027. The revisions were prepared in response
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Liberia: Government announces 2026 draft budget, introduces presumptive corporate income tax
Liberia’s Ministry of Finance and Development Planning delivered the draft national budget for 2026, on 11 November 2025, focusing on fostering an inclusive economy, safeguarding stability, and delivering real, tangible improvements for its
See MoreSri Lanka: MoF unveils 2026 budget, proposes lower VAT and capital allowance thresholds
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development presented the Budget Speech for 2026 on 7 November 2025, outlining significant tax policy changes—including the alignment of VAT and social security contribution levies across
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