Singapore: IRAS issues 8th edition e-tax guide on income tax treatment of REIT ETFs
 IRAS’s eighth edition of its e-tax guide outlines the income tax treatment of REIT ETFs receiving distributions from S-REITs and qualifying for tax concession schemes. Singapore’s Inland Revenue Authority (IRAS) released the eighth edition
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Uganda: President signs broad tax reform bills, effective July 2025
The President approved the amendment of several taxation bills, introducing reforms to enhance revenue collection, starting 1 July 2025. Uganda’s President assented to several tax amendment bills on 30 June 2025, which will take effect on 1
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New Zealand consults on draft 2025 long-term insights briefing
New Zealand Inland Revenue is seeking public feedback on its draft 2025 Long-Term Insights Briefing, which explores the impact of fiscal pressures on the tax system and options to strengthen fiscal resilience. New Zealand Inland Revenue has
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UN Tax Cooperation Framework releases key highlights from first virtual stakeholder session
The sessions aim to improve stakeholder engagement and transparency in advancing the Convention and its early protocols through topic-focused meetings. The Secretariat of the UN Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation (UNFTC) is
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US: Senate passes ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’
The bill permanently extends Trump's 2017 tax cuts, adds small business tax relief, introduces new breaks, boosts military and immigration spending, repeals green-energy incentives, and adds USD 3.3 trillion to the national debt US Senate
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Ecuador grants tax amnesty for pre-2025 debts under integrity law
Ecuador’s new tax cancels interest and fines on debts before 31 December 2024, if the principal is fully paid by year-end. Ecuador has enacted a tax amnesty that cancels interest and fines on tax debts incurred before 31 December
See MoreUS: Senate bill accelerates phaseout of renewable tax credits, introduces new levy
The US Senate's upcoming budget bill aims to eliminate wind and solar tax credits from 2005 and introduce a new tax on projects with Chinese components starting after 31 December 2027. The US Senate's latest budget bill, set for a potential vote
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Nigeria: President approves four new tax reform bills
The new legislation comprises the Nigeria Tax Act, the Nigeria Tax Administration Act, the National Revenue Service (Establishment) Act, and the Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Act. Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has signed four major tax
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Pakistan: National Assembly approves 2025–26 budget
Pakistan’s National Assembly has passed the 2025–26 federal budget, introducing key tax reforms, increased allocations for defence and development, and relief measures aimed at boosting economic growth and controlling inflation. Pakistan’s
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US: Treasury releases G7 statement on global minimum tax exemption for US-headquartered companies
The US Treasury announced the G7's agreement to exempt US companies from Pillar Two taxes, with plans to expand this exemption globally through the OECD-G20 Inclusive Framework. The US Treasury published the G7 Statement on Global Minimum Tax on
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Vietnam: National Assembly approves resolution to establish international financial centres (IFCs) in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang City
Vietnam will establish international financial centres in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang from 1 September 2025, offering tax incentives, land benefits, and flexible dispute resolution to attract global investment. Vietnam’s National Assembly
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Singapore: Customs mandates accurate origin declarations in permit applications
Singapore Customs mandates accurate declaration of "Country/Region of Origin" in permit applications, detailing origin criteria under trade agreements and non-preferential rules, with penalties for non-compliance. Singapore Customs issued
See MoreSingapore: IRAS updates guidance on GST registration based on prospective view
IRAS updates GST registration rules, introducing a two-month grace period for businesses forecasting turnover above SGD 1 million from July 2025. The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has updated its Goods and Services Tax (GST)
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OECD responds to G7 statement on US exemption from global minimum tax
The G7's side-by-side arrangement aims to limit corporate tax competition, protect government tax bases, and provide businesses with stable, predictable international tax frameworks. The OECD Secretary-General issued a statement on 28 June 2025
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EU states endorse simplified sustainability reporting and due diligence rules
The mandate proposes to simplify corporate sustainability (CSRD) and due diligence directives (CS3D) by reducing reporting burdens and minimising obligations for smaller companies. The Council of the EU approved a negotiating mandate to simplify
See MoreUS: Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ advances in the Senate with amendments
The amended text temporarily raises the SALT cap to USD 40,000, accelerates the phase-out of green energy credits, and eliminates proposed Tax Code Section 899 on foreign tax remedies. The Senate Budget Committee Chairman, Lindsey Graham,Â
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OECD releases tax administration 3.0 report on digital integration
The OECD's "Tax Administration 3.0" report advocates modernising tax systems by integrating them into taxpayers' digital systems for improved compliance and real-time efficiency. The OECD has published Tax Administration 3.0: From Vision to
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Saudi Arabia revises zakat rules on residency, exemptions, and base calculation
ZATCA has amended Zakat regulations, revising residency criteria, exemption conditions, Zakat base calculation, and group filing requirements. Saudi Arabia’s Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) issued new amendments to the Zakat Collection
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