OECD 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
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G20 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
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Belgium: 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,
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OECD: 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
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Colombia: 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
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Belgium: 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
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Ireland 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
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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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US: IRS resumes normal operations following 2025 appropriations lapse
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced the resumption of regular operations following the 2025 government funding lapse on 19 November 2025. As full operations recommenced, it is important for taxpayers and tax professionals to be aware
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EU Commission consults e-invoicing regulations in public procurement
The EU Commission has launched a consultation on 19 November 2025 on its plans to revise EU rules on electronic invoicing in public procurement to address shortcomings in the current framework, promote harmonised e-invoicing across the EU, and
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Colombia: Government moves forward with customs sanctions reform bill
The Colombian Government has formally submitted a bill to create a new customs sanctions regime, fulfilling requirements set by the Constitutional Court under ruling C-072 of 2025. The initiative, filed as No. 312, must be enacted no later than 20
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Mexico: SAT expands taxpayer services with two new offices
Mexico’s Tax Administration Service (SAT) has opened two new Tax Service Modules (MST) in Tulum, Quintana Roo, and Tekax, Yucatán, expanding its nationwide network to 164 offices. This announcement was made on 18 November 2025. The Tulum
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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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Denmark: Ministry of Taxation proposes draft tax and duty reforms targeting environment, transport
Denmark’s Ministry of Taxation has released a draft legislation (2025/1 LSF 79) on 19 November 2025, proposing multiple changes to various tax and duty laws, focusing primarily on environmental and transportation policy. The draft bill
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Malaysia: MoF presents 2025 Finance Bill, proposes new capital gains tax rules
Malaysia’s Ministry of Finance has presented the Finance Bill 2025 and Measures for the Collection, Administration and Enforcement of Tax Bill 2025 for the first reading in parliament on 18 November 2025. The Bill proposes amendments to
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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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Ireland: Revenue updates eTC requirements for liquor, corrects title of certain fuel licences
The Irish Revenue has updated its Tax & Duty Manual on Electronic Tax Clearance (eTC) under eBrief No. 215/25 on 17 November 2025. The amendments include the addition of Producer’s Retail On-Licence and Producer’s Retail Off-Licence to the
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France delays CVAE abolition, revises rates and CET cap
France announced on 19 November 2025, a postponement of the definitive abolition of the Cotisation sur la Valeur Ajoutée des Entreprises (CVAE) and updated key rates under Law No. 2025-127 of 14 February 2025 on Finance for 2025. CVAE rate
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