Brazil: RFB launches compliance program focused on legal certainty
Brazil’s Federal Revenue Service (RFB) announced on 10 December 2025 the launch of Confia, its Cooperative and Tax Compliance program, marking a historic moment for the relationship between the tax authorities and taxpayers. Federal government
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US: IRS, Treasury issue guidance on enhanced health savings account tax benefits under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill
The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued Notice 2026-05 on 9 December 2025, announcing new guidance on tax benefits for Health Savings Account participants under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill. These changes
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Andorra, EU protocol to AEOI agreement enters into force
The amending protocol to the Andorra–European Union Automatic Exchange of Information Agreement, signed on 13 October 2025, will come into effect on 1 January 2026. The key measures involve updating the Common Reporting Standard (CRS) to align
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Hong Kong: IRD consults CARF adoption, CRS rules update
Hong Kong’s Inland Revenue Department (HKIRD) has launched a public consultation on 9 December 2025 on the implementation of the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) and amendments in relation to the Common Reporting Standard (CRS) promulgated
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Norway: Parliament approves 2026 budget bill, corporate tax rate unchanged
Norway’s parliament passed the proposed 2026 Budget bill on 5 December 2025. This follows Norway’s government's presentation of its 2026 state and national budget proposals on 15 October 2025. The bill boosts welfare, defence, and climate
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Brazil: RFB aligns crypto reporting rules with CARF standards
Brazil’s Federal Revenue Service (RFB) has released Normative Instruction No. 2291 of 14 November 2025, which updates the country’s crypto-asset reporting rules to align with the OECD Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF). The Federal
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Singapore: IRAS publishes ninth edition REIT ETF tax guide
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has updated e-Tax Guides concerning Income Tax Treatment of Real Estate Investment Trust Exchange-Traded Funds (Ninth Edition) on 4 December 2025. This e-Tax Guide explains the income tax
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UK increases taxable benefits for company cars, vans and fuel for 2026/27
The UK has increased the taxable benefits for company cars, vans, and fuel for the 2026/2027 tax year. The changes are outlined in the Van Benefit and Car and Van Fuel Benefit Order SI 2025/1254, made on 1 December 2025. From 6 April 2026, the
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South Africa: SARS updates average exchange rates for major currencies
The South African Revenue Services (SARS) released updated Average Exchange Rates on 5 December 2025, providing essential data for calculations. The update includes rates for the Australian dollar, Canadian dollar, Euro, Hong Kong dollar, Indian
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UK: HMRC publishes guidance on transferring a business out of a company
The UK’s HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has published a guidance, on 1 December 2025, for business owners on how to disincorporate a company and continue running its business directly, either as a sole trader or partnership. The guidance also
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OECD reports labour taxes push 2024 tax revenues to all-time peak
The OECD released its report Revenue Statistics 2025 on 9 December 2025. Data on government sector receipts, especially taxes, are essential inputs for most structural economic descriptions and analyses and are increasingly used in cross-country
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Argentina: ARCA publishes FAQs on electronic tax address notifications
Argentina’s tax and customs agency (ARCA) has released frequently asked questions on electronic tax address notifications on 9 December 2025. The Electronic Tax Address is a secure and free virtual mailbox that replaces the physical address for
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Poland: Council of Ministers approves draft Crypto-Assets Market Act
Poland’s Council of Ministers has adopted the draft act on the crypto-assets market on 8 December 2025, which is identical to the draft legislation passed by the Sejm (lower house of the parliament) on 7 November 2025. The Act ensures the
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Thailand submits initial accession memorandum toward OECD membership
The OECD announced that Thailand submitted its initial accession memorandum on 8 December 2025, marking the start of the technical phase of the accession process. Thailand reaches key milestones in OECD accession process On 8 December 2025,
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Finland: Parliament approves amendments to business tax, asset valuation law
Finland’s parliament (Eduskunta) has approved Bill No. HE 125/2025 vp on 25 November 2025, introducing amendments to the Business Income Tax Act and the Valuation of Assets in Taxation Act, along with temporary changes to the Income Tax
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Israel: Cabinet approves 2026 state budget amid controversy
The Israeli cabinet approved the 2026 state budget on 5 December 2025 after prolonged negotiations and internal disputes over allocations. The key tax measures and policy changes are as follows: Corporate and Banking Taxes New measures
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Cameroon: Parliament adopts Finance Act for 2026, introduces significant economic presence (SEP) standard
Cameroon’s Parliament has adopted the 2026 Finance Act on 26 November 2025, introducing tax measures from the 2026 Budget designed to expand the country’s fiscal base and strengthen revenue mobilisation. The legislation establishes a new
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UAE: MoF issues new resolution outlining fines for electronic invoicing non-compliance
The UAE’s Ministry of Finance has announced the issuance of Cabinet Resolution No. (106) of 2025, which establishes violations and administrative fines for non-compliance with legislation governing the Electronic Invoicing System. The measure
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