Germany: Government approves 2025 draft tax amendment act
The draft bill proposes tax relief for individuals and other technical changes to tax laws and will proceed through approval by the Bundestag and Bundesrat. Germany’s Federal Cabinet (Bundesregierung) has approved the draft of the Tax Amendment
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Canada: CRA outlines updates to voluntary disclosures program
CRA will implement changes to its Voluntary Disclosures Program, which covers disclosures related to various taxes and charges, including income tax, GST/HST, excise duties, luxury tax, digital services tax, effective 1 October 2025. The Canada
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Mexico: Federal Executive Branch presents 2026 Economic Package to Congress, includes indirect tax reforms
Mexico’s Federal Executive Branch submitted the 2026 Economic Package to Congress, proposing major changes to VAT, excise, and income taxes, as well as the federal tax code, which are under review until 31 October 2025. Mexico’s Federal
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South Africa: SARS updates official average exchange rates for tax calculations
SARS updated average exchange rates for key currencies effective from 3 September 2025. The South African Revenue Services (SARS) released updated Average Exchange Rates on 3 September 2025, providing essential data for calculations. The
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Switzerland: National Council extends TBTF bank withholding tax exemption
Swiss National Council extends TBTF bank withholding tax exemption to 2031. Switzerland's National Council approved an extension of the withholding tax (WHT) exemption on interest from financial instruments issued by systemically important banks,
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OECD report shows governments raised taxes in 2024 to address higher expenditures
The tenth annual edition of Tax Policy Reforms: OECD and Selected Partner Economies provides a comprehensive overview of tax reform trends, offering cross-country comparisons and tracking policy developments over time. The OECD has published its
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Czech Republic: Chamber of Deputies passes law amending employer reporting and tax regulations, introduces 150% R&D allowance
The bill is now awaiting the president’s signature. The Czech Republic’s Chamber of Deputies (Lower House of Parliament) passed a new law on 10 September 2025, introducing significant changes to employer reporting and tax regulations,
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Slovak Republic: MoF unveils 2026 public finance, tax reform measures
The key tax changes are in the corporate and investment sectors, which face higher taxes: the top corporate license fee rises to EUR 11,520, and the special levy jumps to 15%. Consumption taxes increase, with VAT on sugary/salty foods at 23% and
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Nigeria gazettes tax reform acts, updates corporate and minimum effective tax ratesÂ
The Nigeria Tax Act 2025 and the Nigeria Tax Administration Act 2025, which will take effect on 1 January 2026, as well as the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Act 2025 and the Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Act, which came into force on
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Taiwan: MoF revises annual sales threshold for offshore e-service tax registration
Taiwan’s Ministry of Finance has set a new TWD 600,000 annual sales threshold for offshore electronic service providers to register for tax. Taiwan’s Ministry of Finance has announced guidance on the yearly sales threshold required for
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Russia: Central Bank maintains foreign cash restrictions amid sanctions
Russia’s central bank maintains foreign cash limits under sanctions. The Bank of Russia maintains restrictions on cash currency in connection with the sanctions in force against our country, which prohibit domestic financial institutions from
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Iceland presents 2026 Budget, proposes implementation of Pillar 2 global minimum tax
Iceland’s 2026 Budget introduces the Pillar 2 global minimum tax (IIR and QDMTT), a kilometre-based vehicle tax, and a phased removal of fuel excise duties with higher carbon taxes. Iceland's Finance Minister, Daði Már Kristófersson,
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Singapore: IRAS publishes updated FAQs on GST registration obligations
IRAS updated its FAQs on 28 August 2025 to clarify GST registration requirements for businesses.= The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore has updated its guidance on Do I need to register for GST on 28 August 2025. This includes new and
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Ireland: Revenue updates guidance on Irish real estate fund regime
Revenue updates guidance on Irish Real Estate Funds. Irish Revenue has released eBrief No. 166/25 on 5 September 2025, announcing revisions to the Tax and Duty Manual, Part 27-01b-02, concerning the administration of the Irish Real Estate Fund
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Taiwan extends deadline for foreign tax treaty applications
Taiwan’s Ministry of Finance clarifies that foreign taxpayers can now apply for income tax treaty benefits up to ten years from tax payment, subject to treaty-specific rules. Taiwan’s Ministry of Finance has released a statement providing
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EU Parliament backs major tobacco tax reform to advance public health
The Briefing concludes that the reform aims to reduce tobacco use, curb cross-border distortions, and combat illicit trade through updated rates, harmonised rules for new nicotine products, and an automatic adjustment mechanism. The European
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Turkey issues general communiqué on corporate tax amendments
Turkey clarifies corporate tax reductions for certified investments in new Communiqué No. 24. The Ministry of Treasury and Finance issued General Communiqué No. 24 on 4 September 2025, amending the General Communiqué on Corporate Tax (No.
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UK: Treasury consults on draft amendments to money laundering regulations
The deadline for sending feedback is 30 September 2025. The UK Treasury launched a consultation on 2 September 2025 on the draft Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (Amendment and Miscellaneous Provision) Regulations SI 2025. Feedback is
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