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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Sweden: Ministry of Finance proposes raising taxes on certain tobacco products
Sweden’s Ministry of Finance has proposed an increase in taxes on cigarettes, cigars, cigarillos, smoking tobacco, chewing tobacco, and other tobacco products by 3.5% above the standard indexation. This announcement was made on 27 November
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Brazil: RFB allows Simplified National Tax System taxpayers prepay all instalment plans, including RELP-SN
Brazil’s Federal Revenue Service (RFB) announced on 26 November 2025 that it expanded the functionalities available to taxpayers under the Simplified National Tax System (Simples Nacional) by allowing taxpayers to prepay instalments across all
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Australia: ATO releases top 500 tax performance program 2025 findings report
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) released its 2025 findings report on 27 November 2025, providing insights and best practices for the top 500 privately owned and wealthy groups. The 2025 findings report shines a light on the key tax issues
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Singapore begins mandatory e-invoicing implementation for select GST-registered businesses
Singapore has launched the mandatory implementation of InvoiceNow for GST-registered businesses, starting with those that voluntarily register for GST. From 26 November 2025, these businesses must transmit invoice data to the Inland Revenue
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Russia: Government approves federal budget execution for first nine months of 2025
The Government of Russia has approved the execution of the federal budget for the first nine months of 2025, according to a report presented by Finance Minister Anton Siluanov at a Government meeting. All obligations for the period have been met.
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Kazakhstan: Ministry of Finance introduces new tax returns forms
Kazakhstan has officially published new tax reporting forms on 17 November 2025 under Ministry of Finance Decision No. 695. The updated forms cover corporate income tax, individual income and social tax, VAT, and corporate tax withheld from
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OECD urges Spain to bolster long-term growth with deeper reforms, efficient public finances
According to an OECD report on 26 November 2025, Spain’s economy has shown impressive performance, growing by 10% since late 2019 and outpacing other European countries. This momentum offers a solid base for addressing longer-term challenges, and
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Australia: Victoria parliament approves amendments to omnibus state tax bill, receives royal assent
The Victorian government has passed the State Taxation Further Amendment Act 2025 (the Act), which received Royal Assent on 25 November 2025. The Act implements changes to the congestion levy announced in the 2024–25 Budget Update and amends
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Brazil: RFB to implement tax administration module (MAT) from December
Brazil’s tax authority, the Federal Revenue Service (RFB), has announced that the Tax Administration Module (MAT) will be implemented on 27 November 2025. The RFB calls the MAT’s implementation an essential advancement in the country’s tax
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Canada: Quebec government proposes various tax measures in 2025 fall economic update
Quebec’s Finance Minister presented the 2025 Fall Economic Update on 25 November 2025, outlining proposed tax measures affecting both businesses and individuals. The 2025 Fall Economic Update does not introduce any corporate or personal tax
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UK: Government releases 2025 budget, mandates VAT e-invoicing from 2029
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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Egypt: Central Bank maintains key policy rates steady amid inflation concerns
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has decided to maintain the country’s key policy rates: the overnight deposit rate at 21% , the overnight lending rate at 22.00%, and the rate of the main operation at 21.50%.
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Greece: Ministry of National Economy and Finance consults draft development laws
Greece’s Ministry of National Economy and Finance has initiated a public consultation on a number of draft laws regarding the new national development programme, transfer of the payment and control organisation for EU guidance and guarantee
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Kuwait: MoF sets digital formats for 2025/2026 budget submissions
Kuwait’s Minister of Finance has released a comprehensive administrative circular on outlining the required formats for submitting budget and operational documents for the 2025/2026 fiscal year. The directive covers all major financial areas,
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Turkey gazettes procedural changes for taxpayers, revised financial thresholds ahead of 2026
Turkey’s Official Gazette has released two new tax communiqués, Series No. 584 and No. 585, detailing important procedural changes for taxpayers and revised financial thresholds for the year ahead. Simple Procedure Transition (Communiqué
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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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Greece: Ministry of Economy and Finance announces State Budget Execution for January – October of 2025
Greece’s Ministry of Economy and Finance announced, on 25 November 2025, the execution of the State Budget on a modified cash basis. The State Budget balance for the period of January – October of 2025 presented a surplus of EUR 3,037
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