Zambia advances 2025 tax reform, proposes 1% minimum alternative tax for businesses
Key proposals include a 1% MAT on turnover, 15% to 20% withholding tax on government securities, and excise duty hikes on cigarettes, alcohol, sugary drinks, and betting services. Zambia's National Assembly has advanced the Income Tax
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EU unveils 2028–2034 budget proposal, includes CORE corporate contribution
The framework provides Europe with a long-term investment budget to support its ambitions for independence, prosperity, security, and economic growth over the next decade. The European Commission presented its 2028-2034 budget proposal for an
See MoreZambia announces broad tax reforms in 2025 budget
Zambia’s 2025 Budget introduces wide-ranging tax reforms across income, turnover, VAT, property transfer, and excise duties to boost revenue and compliance. Zambia has introduced a range of tax changes in its 2025 Budget, affecting income tax,
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Colombia: Government considers tax hike to fund 2026 budget
The government is considering tax reform to raise COP 26 trillion for its 2026 budget. Colombia’s government is considering a tax reform proposal aimed at generating COP 26 trillion, primarily through tax increases, to support the 2026
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Uganda enacts 2025–26 budget measures
The changes took effect on 1 July 2025. Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni signed several tax amendment bills into law to implement the tax measures of the 2025-2026 Budget on 30 June 2025. The newly signed laws include the Value Added Tax
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Tanzania enacts 2025-26 budget measures, includes new transfer pricing penalty
The measures will apply from 1 July 2025, unless otherwise specified. Tanzania's Finance Act 2025 was enacted on 30 June 2025, implementing tax measures from the 2025-26 Budget Speech with some adjustments to the initially announced
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Ukraine: Government approves 2026–2028 budget plan
Ukraine’s Cabinet approved the 2026–2028 Budget Declaration, outlining fiscal targets, wage adjustments, and EU-aligned reforms. The Ukrainian Council of Ministers approved the Budget Declaration for 2026–2028 through Decree No. 774 on 27
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Pakistan: National Assembly approves 2025–26 budget
Pakistan’s National Assembly has passed the 2025–26 federal budget, introducing key tax reforms, increased allocations for defence and development, and relief measures aimed at boosting economic growth and controlling inflation. Pakistan’s
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Australia: Capital Territory announces 2025-26 budget, includes conveyance duty concessionsÂ
The ACT's 2025-26 Budget focuses on tax reform, including reduced conveyance duties, increased land tax exemptions, new thresholds for general rates, a short-term rental levy, and adjusted motor vehicle duty for zero-emission vehicles. The
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US to drop ‘Unfair Foreign Taxes’ from budget bill, G7 to exempt US companies from Pillar Two
The US Treasury and G7 nations agreed to exempt US companies from Pillar Two taxes in exchange for removing section 899 from the "One Big Beautiful Bill". US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced, on 27 June 2025, that the US has reached
See MoreAustralia: NSW announces 2025-26 budget, makes BTR land tax concession permanent
From 2026, New South Wales will make the BTR land tax concession permanent and launch a critical minerals royalty deferral scheme to attract investment. Michael Coutts-Trotter, the Secretary of the New South Wales (NSW) Treasury, presented the
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Bangladesh: Interim government passes national budget for FY26
With the country still under interim rule and no sitting parliament, the FY26 budget will be implemented via a presidential ordinance. The interim government of Bangladesh on Sunday, 22 June, passed a BDT 7.9 lakh crore national budget for the
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Rwanda introduces major tax and customs reforms for FY 2025/2026
Rwanda has introduced sweeping tax and customs reforms for 2025/2026, targeting revenue growth, environmental protection, and support for key sectors including tourism, transport, and digital technology. Rwanda has implemented a comprehensive
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Malta: Revenue publishes overview of key 2025 income tax Act amendments
Malta’s Revenue outlines key 2025 income tax act amendments, covering deductions, tax bands and reliefs. Malta's Commissioner for Revenue published a memo on 13 June 2025 outlining amendments to the Income Tax Act (ITA) introduced by the Budget
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Uganda presents 2025–26 budget, proposes income tax exemption for start-ups
Uganda's Ministry of Finance unveiled a UGX 72.136 trillion national budget for 2025-26. Uganda’s Ministry of Finance Planning and Economic Development has unveiled a UGX 72.136 trillion national budget for the 2025-26 financial year on 12
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Tanzania presents 2025-26 budget, introduces withholding tax and higher AMT
The budget speech highlighted key fiscal changes, which included a new withholding tax, higher alternative minimum tax, and VAT adjustments. Tanzania's Minister of Finance, Mwigulu Nchemba, has presented the 2025-26 Budget Speech to parliament on
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Kenya: National Treasury publishes budget statement 2025-26, reduces corporate and digital tax ratesÂ
Kenya's National Treasury has released the 2025-26 Budget Statement on 12 June 2025. Kenya's National Treasury published the 2025-26 Budget Statement on 12 June 2025, outlining key tax measures aligning with proposals highlighted in the 2025
See MorePakistan unveils Federal budget 2025–26 with major tax reforms
Pakistan’s Ministry of Finance unveiled the 2025-2026 Federal Budget on 10 June, introducing significant tax reforms to boost revenue and regulate digital commerce. Key changes include reduced super tax rates, new digital transaction levies,
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