Zambia advances 2025 tax reform, proposes 1% minimum alternative tax for businesses
Key proposals include a 1% MAT on turnover, 15% to 20% withholding tax on government securities, and excise duty hikes on cigarettes, alcohol, sugary drinks, and betting services. Zambia's National Assembly has advanced the Income Tax
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Ireland to increase infrastructure spending by 30%
The updated National Development Plan outlines a wide-ranging strategy for infrastructure development from 2026 to 2030, focusing on housing, energy, water, and transport. Ireland’s government has announced a major boost to infrastructure
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Belgium: Chamber of Deputies approve participation exemption changes, exit tax rules, other tax reforms
From 2026, Belgium's tax changes include stricter participation exemption rules, exit tax on cross-border reorganisations, a permanent 6% VAT for residential demolition/reconstruction, and higher VAT on coal and fossil fuel boilers. The Belgian
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EU urges Netherlands to align investment fund tax rules with EU law
The European Commission issued a reasoned opinion to the Netherlands for not aligning its tax levy reduction scheme with the free movement of capital under EU and EEA agreements. The European Commission issued a reasoned opinion to the
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EU to shift VAT liability on imported distance sales to non-EU sellers, platforms
The change aims to promote the use of the VAT Import One-Stop-Shop (IOSS), enabling VAT registration in a single EU state for sales across the EU. The EU General Affairs Council adopted amendments to the VAT directive during a meeting on 18
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G20 finance ministers, central bank governors commit to ongoing discussions on Pillar Two global minimum tax concerns
They expressed their commitment to continuing constructive engagement to address concerns surrounding the Pillar Two global minimum taxes. The G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors issued a Communique following their meeting held on
See MoreEU unveils 2028–2034 budget proposal, includes CORE corporate contribution
The framework provides Europe with a long-term investment budget to support its ambitions for independence, prosperity, security, and economic growth over the next decade. The European Commission presented its 2028-2034 budget proposal for an
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Colombia clarifies tax on indirect transfers of free trade zone branches
The Ruling clarifies tax rules for indirect transfers of Free Trade Zone branches, excluding preferential rates. The Colombian tax authority (DIAN) issued Ruling 7858 int 924 on 18 June 2025, clarifying the taxation of indirect transfers
See MoreZambia announces broad tax reforms in 2025 budget
Zambia’s 2025 Budget introduces wide-ranging tax reforms across income, turnover, VAT, property transfer, and excise duties to boost revenue and compliance. Zambia has introduced a range of tax changes in its 2025 Budget, affecting income tax,
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Italy: Council of Ministers approves additional supplementary and corrective amendments to tax reform
The bill simplifies regulations, enhances transparency and fairness, revises the Taxpayer's Bill of Rights, and clarifies the self-assessment process with added sanctions. Italy’s Council of Ministers has preliminarily approved a Legislative
See MoreEU revises list of high-risk third countries for money laundering and terrorist financing
The regulation goes into effect on 5 August 2025. The EU published the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1184 on 16 July 2025, updating Regulation 2016/1675 by revising the list of high-risk third countries with anti-money laundering
See MoreEU publishes implementing regulation to facilitate automatic exchange of tax information under DAC9
The EU's implementing regulation under DAC9 aims to enable automatic information exchange between Member States through technical solutions. The European Commission has published the implementing regulation in the Official Journal of the EU
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Nigeria enacts law renaming FIRS to National Revenue Service (NRS)
The law aims to enhance tax compliance, increase revenue, and streamline administration to eliminate inefficiencies. Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu signed the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Act, 2025 on 17 July 2025, which rebrands
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Taiwan clarifies rules on foreign tax credit eligibility
Unclaimed treaty relief blocks foreign tax credit in Taiwan Taiwan’s Ministry of Finance has clarified that profit-seeking enterprises are not eligible to claim a foreign tax credit for excess taxes paid in treaty jurisdictions if they do not
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Colombia: Government considers tax hike to fund 2026 budget
The government is considering tax reform to raise COP 26 trillion for its 2026 budget. Colombia’s government is considering a tax reform proposal aimed at generating COP 26 trillion, primarily through tax increases, to support the 2026
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Ireland: Irish Revenue revises schedule of revenue powers
The brief confirms the updates to the Tax and Duty Manual (TDM) as of July 2025. The Irish Revenue has published eBrief No. 135/25 on 15 July 2025 about updates to Tax and Duty Manual (TDM) 38-04-15 Schedule of Powers. Revenue eBrief No.
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Mexico updates final lists of taxpayers linked to fake transactions
The updated lists of taxpayers suspected of issuing invalid invoices due to non-existent transactions require affected parties to provide proof or amend tax returns within 30 days. Mexico’s Tax Administration (SAT) has revised the final lists
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Turkey extends tax payment deadlines in earthquake-hit regions
Turkey delays tax debt repayments for earthquake-affected taxpayers until after November 2025. Turkey's Revenue Administration announced the enactment of Presidential Decision No. 10700 on 14 July 2025, extending the payment periods for
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