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
See MorePoland: Ministry of Finance consults new CIT tax form templates
Poland’s Ministry of Finance has launched public tax consultations on a series of updated corporate income tax (CIT) form templates and is inviting taxpayers, advisers and other stakeholders to provide feedback by 3 October 2025. The
See MoreUK 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
See MoreIreland: DoF opens consultation on Phase One of interest tax reform
Ireland’s Department of Finance has opened a consultation on Phase One of its proposed reform of the country’s interest taxation regime. The consultation period begins on 21 November 2025. The reform, outlined in a “Strawman Proposal,”
See MoreKenya: KRA issues reminder on implementation of electronic tax invoicing for fuel stations
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) issued a public notice on 25 November 2025, reminding all petroleum product retailers of their obligation to implement the eTIMS Fuel Station System across their retail outlets. The compliance deadline for
See MoreOECD reports growth in corporate tax income amid stabilising global rates
The OECD has announced the publication of its 2025 edition of Corporate Tax Statistics on 25 November 2025. Corporate tax revenues rise as global corporate tax rates continue to stabilise, new OECD data show Corporate tax revenues have
See MoreEU Commission unveils business wallets to streamline operations and boost competitiveness
The EU Commission has proposed a regulation on 19 November 2025 to establish European Business Wallets to simplify business operations across the EU. Designed for Businesses and developed by Businesses, the EU Business Wallers will modernise and
See MoreOECD: R&D tax incentives lower corporate tax burdens by 35%
The OECD, in a release on 25 November 2025, reported the Income-based tax incentives for R&D and innovation (IBTIs) feature in the innovation policy toolbox of most OECD countries and other major economies. Income-based tax incentives (IBTIs)
See MoreAustria: Government approves tax amendment Act 2025 to align with EU rules
The Austrian Government gave its approval to the proposed Tax Amendment Act 2025 (Abgabenänderungsgesetz 2025) on 18 November 2025. The Act introduces changes to several tax laws and ensures national legislation complies with EU requirements. It
See MoreSouth Africa: SARS lowers official interest rate for taxing low-interest loans
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has updated its Table 3, reducing the official interest rate used to tax interest-free or low-interest loans from 8.00% to 7.75%, effective 1 December 2025. Under the Income Tax Act, a taxable fringe
See MoreOECD Secretary-General presents tax report to G20 Leaders in South Africa
The OECD released a tax report titled “OECD Secretary-General Tax Report to G20 Leaders”, which was presented by the Secretary-General to G20 leaders on 22 November 2025. The report provides an overview of key developments in international
See MoreG20 Leaders issue statement following South Africa Summit
The G20 Leaders’ Declaration, released after the Summit on 22–23 November 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa, outlines various key taxation measures. Working Together To Stabilise The International Tax System And Enhance Domestic Resource
See MoreBelgium: Government gazettes bill extending exemptions to sister company mergers
Belgium’s government has gazetted a law of 30 October 2025 on 24 November 2025, extending the existing tax exemption for mergers to include simplified sister mergers, in line with the EU Mobility Directive 2019/2121 on cross-border conversions,
See MoreOECD: Forum on Tax Administration approves new cooperative efforts to streamline compliance, address tax gaps
The OECD Forum on Tax Administration (FTA) held its 18th annual Plenary meeting in Cape Town, South Africa, on 18–20 November 2025, bringing together tax commissioners and delegates from 49 jurisdictions, as well as representatives from
See MoreColombia: DIAN proposes new legislation to modernise customs regime
Colombia’s government has submitted Bill 312 of 2025 to the General Secretariat of the Colombian Senate on 30 October 2025. The bill seeks to update and streamline the customs sanctions regime by redefining infractions as grave, serious, or
See MoreBelgium: Government reaches deal on multi-annual budget for 2026, raises corporate tax
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
See MoreIreland publishes feedback statement on interest tax reform
Ireland’s Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris T.D. has published a Feedback Statement for Phase One of the reform of Ireland’s taxation regime for interest. This announcement was made on 21 November 2025. The statement aims to
See MoreAngola: 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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