Taiwan: MoF clarifies inheritance tax rules for farmland in self-benefit trusts
Taiwan’s Southern District National Taxation Bureau of the Ministry of Finance stated that if the settlor of a self-benefit trust transfers agricultural land into a trust during their lifetime, the property left upon their death is the right to
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Finland: MoF reports IMF approves its new fiscal framework
Finland’s Ministry of Finance announced that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) published its statement on the Finnish economy on 10 November 2025. The report praises Finland’s new national fiscal framework. According to the IMF, the
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New Zealand: Government updates film rebate to attract global productions
The New Zealand Government has announced on 7 November 2025 targeted updates to the International Screen Production Rebate to strengthen the country’s appeal for international film, television, and streaming productions, Economic Growth Minister
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Australia: ATO clarifies hybrid mismatch rules, updates guidance reflecting adoption of Pillar 2 framework
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has revised its guidance on the Hybrid Mismatch rules, clarifying how the provisions operate and when they are triggered on 4 November 2025. The key updates relate to Australia’s adoption of the Pillar Two
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South Africa: SARB updates rules for income transfers under exchange control
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) issued Exchange Control Circular 15/2025 on 22 October 2025, revising provisions in the Currency and Exchanges Manual for Authorised Dealers. The amendments focused on income transfers and tax compliance,
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ATAF releases Suggested Approach to Drafting Significant Economic Presence Legislation
The African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) has published its Suggested Approach to Drafting Significant Economic Presence Legislation, which was made publicly available on 1 November 2025. Suggested Approach to Drafting Significant Economic
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Luxembourg: Government approves key economic, infrastructure reforms
Luxembourg’s Government Council met on 31 October 2025 under Prime Minister Luc Frieden, approving a series of measures to modernise economic activity zones, transport infrastructure, and public sector regulations. Ministers agreed on
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Greece: AADE unveils new EU multi-annual tax plan
Greece’s Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) unveiled a new Multi-Annual Plan (MAP) for EU tax administrations on 6 November 2025. The plan focuses on three main pillars: Digital Transformation: Leveraging technological tools,
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Canada: Ontario unveils 2025 tax measures, maintains unchanged corporate tax rates
Ontario's Finance Minister released the 2025 Fall Economic Statement, also known as the “2025 Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review,” on 6 November 2025. It maintains corporate tax and personal income tax unchanged while introducing several
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Azerbaijan prepares major tax code reform: Shifts towards transparent, investment-friendly model
Azerbaijan’s State Tax Service (STS) under the Ministry of Economy has unveiled a comprehensive package of amendments to the Tax Code, marking the next stage of the country’s fiscal reform agenda. Speaking at the Milli Majlis Committee on
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OECD reports Economic diversification key to boosting growth in Latin America, Caribbean states
The OECD issued a report titled, Latin American Economic Outlook 2025: Promoting and Financing Production Transformation on 7 November 2025, stating that Latin America and the Caribbean have strong potential in renewable energy and digital
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Turkey: Revenue Administration issues tax guide for associations, foundations
The Turkish Revenue Administration has published a comprehensive guide on 5 November 2025, explaining the tax obligations, exemptions, and reporting requirements for associations and foundations. The guide clarifies how non-profit entities are
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Taiwan: National Taxation Bureau explains estate tax rules for untransferred property sales
The Taipei National Taxation Bureau of Taiwan’s Ministry of Finance stated that it often receives inquiries regarding situations where a deceased person (the decedent) had sold real property before death, but the ownership transfer registration
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Mexico: Central bank cuts interest rate to 7.25%
Mexico’s central bank, Bank of Mexico, has cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 7.25%, continuing its cycle of rate reductions. This is the lowest level since May 2022. Deputy Governor Jonathan Heath has opposed a rate cut due
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US: IRS services remain limited as US government shutdown hits record length
The ongoing US federal government shutdown, which began on 1 October 2025, has become the longest in history, lasting 37 days as of 6 November 2025. The IRS is heavily impacted, with most staff furloughed and limited capacity to process returns,
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Russia: Government approves budget amendments for second reading
The Russian Government has approved a wide-ranging package of amendments to the draft federal budget for 2026–2028 and to the Budget and Tax Codes for the second reading on 6 November 2025. The revised proposals, presented by Finance Minister
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Canada: DoF releases 2025 budget, includes corporate tax and transfer pricing measures
Canada’s Department of Finance released the details of the Budget 2025 on 4 November 2025. The main tax measures of the budget are as follows: Business Income Tax Measures Immediate Expensing for Manufacturing and Processing
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Colombia: DIAN invalidates social media claims of debt forgiveness
Colombia's tax and customs authority (DIAN) has denied recent social media claims that it “forgives” taxpayers’ debts, calling the information false and misleading. This announcement was made on 4 November 2025. DIAN stressed that in
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