Greece: AADE issues tax IDs automatically for minor children
Greece’s Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) has completed its latest programme to automatically assign Tax Identification Numbers (AFM) to minors. The announcement was made on 5 November 2025. Under this initiative, 42,975
See MoreEthiopia, EU sign financing agreement to support 2025 reform and recovery plan
The Ethiopian Ministry of Finance (MoF) and the European Union (EU) have signed a EUR 90 million financing agreement for the Annual Action Plan (AAP)-2025. This agreement acknowledges Ethiopia’s unique context, specifically the ongoing deep
See MoreUS: IRS clarifies penalty relief for 2025 reporting on tips and overtime under One, Big, Beautiful Bill
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced, on 5 November 2025, penalty relief for tax year 2025 related to information reporting on tips and overtime. The Treasury, IRS provide penalty relief for tax year 2025 for information
See MoreZambia: MoF presents 2026 budget, promotes corporate investments in key sectors
Zambia’s Ministry of Finance and National Planning delivered the 2026 Budget Speech to the National Assembly on 26 September 2025, announcing a series of revenue measures aimed at strengthening domestic resource mobilisation, supporting small
See MoreAlgeria: NTA raises penalties for failure to meet registration duty requirements
Algeria’s tax authority (NTA) issued a circular on 29 October 2025 announcing higher fines for failing to comply with registration duty requirements, effective from 1 January 2025. The circular communicates modifications introduced by Articles
See MoreCosta Rica: DGT introduces new monthly tax reporting form for transactions not supported by electronic vouchers
Costa Rica’s tax authority (DGT) issued Resolution MH-DGT-RES-0055-2025 on 3 November 2025, introducing a new monthly tax reporting form for businesses and organisations that conduct transactions not covered by electronic invoices. The new
See MoreSingapore: IRAS classifies subordinated perpetual securities as debt
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore released Advance Ruling Summary No. 21/2025 on 3 November 2025, addressing the classification of subordinated perpetual securities as debt and the deductibility of distributions paid on them as
See MoreAustralia: BoT redesigns Voluntary Tax Transparency Code (VTTC)
The Board of Taxation (BoT) has completed a redesign of the Voluntary Tax Transparency Code (VTTC), which provides principles and minimum standards to guide medium and large businesses in publicly disclosing tax information. The BoT, responsible
See MoreCameroon: Directorate General of Taxation issues guidance on tax treaty dispute resolution
Cameroon’s Directorate General of Taxation has published a circular outlining the amicable procedure for resolving disputes under its double taxation treaties. The procedure is designed to ensure fair tax administration by effectively resolving
See MoreOECD releases report encouraging economic diversification in Libya through public-private dialogues
The OECD has published a new report, Encouraging Economic Diversification in Libya through Public-Private Dialogues, on 28 October 2025, which outlines key findings and policy recommendations for five priority sectors of Libya's economy. This
See MoreIsrael: MoF announces tax reforms for R&D centres
Israel’s Ministry of Finance presented reforms in its taxation policy on 2 November 2025, designed to facilitate activities and increase the attractiveness of the Israeli high-tech industry. The reform was formulated by a team that included
See MoreBulgaria plans dividend tax hike, faster write-offs for electric vehicles in 2026 budget
Bulgaria's Ministry of Finance has released the draft State Budget Act for 2026 and updated the medium-term budget forecast for 2026-2028, which were published on the Ministry’s website on 3 November 2025. Draft State Budget Act for
See MoreCanada: Government presents 2025 Budget to the House of Commons
Canada’s government has presented the Budget 2025 to the House of Commons on 4 November 2025. It emphasised a strategy to build major infrastructure, housing, and key industries to support economic growth and long-term prosperity. The
See MoreKazakhstan: Government scales back SME tax restrictions in partial Tax Code rollback
In late October 2025, the Kazakh government announced a partial rollback of several measures in its new Tax Code, responding to concerns that certain provisions would place an excessive burden on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and
See MoreUAE: FTA issues guidance on tiered excise tax for sweetened beverages
The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has published guidance on the "Tiered Volumetric Model" for excise tax on sugary beverages, urging producers, importers, and stockpilers of sugar-sweetened drinks to review the sugar content of their products in
See MoreUAE: MoF partners with ADIB to launch first retail sukuk platform
The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has signed a cooperation agreement with Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), making it the first bank to join the Ministry’s newly launched “Retail Sukuk” initiative. The initiative aims to enable citizens and residents
See MoreOECD issues draft 2025 update on consolidated mutual agreement procedure information
The OECD has issued a preliminary version of the 2025 update to the Consolidated Information on Mutual Agreement Procedures. This edition compiles, in a single publication, BEPS Action 14 information for all Inclusive Framework jurisdictions,
See MoreAustralia: Treasury consults on foreign investment framework reforms
Australia’s Treasury has launched a consultation to further streamline and enhance the foreign investment framework reforms on 31 October 2025. These reforms will aim to ensure that Australia remains an attractive destination for global
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