Greece: Ministry of National Economy and Finance consults new crypto tax framework
Greece’s Ministry of National Economy and Finance opened a public consultation on 7 October 2026 on a draft bill that would establish a dedicated tax framework for crypto assets, including a 10% tax on capital gains made by individuals, ahead of
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Taiwan limits deductions for overseas property losses
Taiwan’s National Taxation Bureau of the Southern Area, Ministry of Finance, has clarified that losses from overseas property transactions may be deducted only against income from overseas property transactions in the same taxable year under the
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Thailand introduces 50% tax exemption for energy-saving investments
Thailand’s Revenue Department has issued Notification of the Director-General of the Revenue Department Regarding Income Tax (No. 471), setting out how individuals and companies or juristic partnerships can claim an income tax exemption on
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Norway: Budget 2027 proposes personal tax relief, higher income thresholds, increased climate taxes
Norway’s newly unveiled 2027 Budget introduces a series of fiscal adjustments designed to foster economic growth, maintain fairness, and encourage employment while providing stability for citizens and enterprises. Key measures include personal
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Malaysia: Budget 2027 proposes MSME incentives, middle-income tax cuts, green investment measures
Malaysia’s Prime Minister and Minister of Finance presented the 2027 budget on 9 October 2026, outlining a strategic fiscal roadmap to drive sustainable economic momentum while easing cost-of-living pressures. Malaysia’s Budget 2027 targets
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Brazil extends fuel relief to lower consumer costs
Brazil’s government announced on 9 October 2026 that it is extending fuel-price relief measures for another month. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's administration rolled out the package to reduce cost-of-living pressure as voters prepare for
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Greece proposes abolishing business levy for legal entities in 2027 draft budget
Greece’s Ministry of National Economy and Finance submitted the draft state budget for 2027 to the Parliament on 5 October 2026. It projects economic growth of 2.3% next year, up from an estimated 2.0% in 2026. The draft includes tax cuts for
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Norway mandates phased rollout of electronic invoicing, digital bookkeeping for businesses
The Norwegian Tax Directorate announced the issuance of Regulations on amendments to the Accounting Regulations on 29 September 2026 that transform how businesses handle invoicing and accounting records. The changes stem from Act No. 39 on
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Taiwan clarifies bad debt loss treatment for court-approved settlements
Taiwan's National Taxation Bureau of Taipei, under the Ministry of Finance, has clarified that an enterprise may report a bad debt loss in the year a court approves a settlement with a debtor who is unable to repay, not in the year the mediation is
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EU considers broader corporate tax to capture revenue from tech companies
The European Commission is developing a revised approach to capture tax revenue from major technology companies without openly targeting American firms. Rather than creating a standalone digital services tax, Brussels wants to expand its Corporate
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Singapore: IRAS issues advance ruling on intellectual property transfer within multinational group
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has ruled in Advance Ruling Summary No. 17/2026 published on 1 October 2026, that gains from a group's transfer of intellectual property rights are not taxable under section 10(1) of the Income Tax
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Luxembourg proposes lower corporate tax rate in 2027 state budget
Luxembourg's government presented the 2027 State Budget draft bill (draft Budget Law No. 8800) to parliament yesterday, 7 October 2026. It proposes a reduction in the corporate income tax (IRC) rate and a new income tax table. The bill also
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European Parliament calls for Pillar Two reforms, simpler EU corporate tax rules
The European Parliament adopted its resolution on "The EU’s approach to corporate tax policy in a changing international environment" on 6 October 2026. The resolution, built upon the report prepared by the Committee on Economic and Monetary
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US: Trump Administration eyes federal gas tax suspension
President Donald Trump said on 6 October 2026 that his administration is considering suspending the federal gas tax. The proposal responds to mounting pressure from rising fuel prices, which have become a major political concern for Republicans
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OECD: Global Forum issues guidance on tax information confidentiality, cybersecurity
The OECD’s Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes (Global Forum) released new guidance on 6 October 2026 to assist tax authorities in strengthening confidentiality, information security management (ISM), and
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Saudi Arabia: ZATCA issues guide on annual disclosure form for RHQs
Saudi Arabia's Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has published a user guide on how regional headquarters (RHQs) must submit their annual disclosure form through the ZATCA website. The form is used to check compliance with the economic
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Malaysia: 2027 budget to target cost-of-living relief amid fiscal pressures
Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will announce the 2027 budget on 9 October 2026, signalling a shift toward targeted household support as the government balances election expectations with fiscal constraints. The announcement comes amid
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Ireland introduces Pillar Two amendments, business incentives in Budget 2027
Ireland’s Department of Finance published Budget 2027 on 6 October 2026. The key tax measures are as follows: Corporation tax administration Budget 2027 introduces changes to preliminary corporation tax rules to provide greater
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