Singapore: IRAS updates procedure for GST registration cancellation
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has revised its guidance regarding the cancellation of GST registration on 22 August 2025. GST registration must be cancelled within 30 days in the following situations: Taxable supplies have
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Greece: Parliament considers ratification of bill to renew tax treaty with UAE
The Greek Parliament is reviewing a draft bill, submitted on 26 August 2025, to ratify the exchange of notes with the UAE concerning the renewed application of the countries’ bilateral tax treaty. The agreement, formalised through an exchange
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Denmark consults tax-free share options for startup employees
Denmark seeks public feedback on a bill that would let smaller startups offer unlimited tax-free employee shares under relaxed eligibility rules. The Danish Ministry of Taxation has initiated a consultation on a bill that would widen access to
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Malaysia: MoF prolongs tax deduction for sustainable investment-linked sukuk until 2027
The special tax deduction extension for Labuan companies applies from the year of assessment (YA) 2024 to YA 2027, as announced in the 2024 budget. Malaysia’s Ministry of Finance has extended the special tax deduction for companies or Labuan
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Netherlands joins GIR MCAA
As of the OECD update of 26 August 2025, the GIR MCAA has been signed by 15 jurisdictions. The Netherlands has signed the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on the Exchange of GloBE Information (GIR MCAA), under Pillar Two of the OECD/G20
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Ecuador: SRI replaces Mining Annex with the Mining Activities Information Form, updates deadlines
The new Resolution modifies the reporting requirements for the Mining Annex (“Anexo Minero”) established by Resolution No. NAC-DGERCGC25-00000004 of 20 February 2025 and amended by Resolution No. NAC-DGERCGC25-00000007 of 28 March 2025. The
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OECD: Zimbabwe joins mutual assistance convention
Zimbabwe must ratify the Convention and deposit the ratification instrument for it to take effect in the country. The OECD reported that Zimbabwe signed the OECD-Council of Europe Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters (as
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OECD updates user guide for crypto-asset reporting framework XML schema
The document provides a technical update to the XML schema for the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF), enhancing international tax transparency. The OECD has published a revised user guide for tax administrations on the Crypto-Asset
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Italy extends deadline for comprehensive overhaul of tax system
The reform reduces tax burdens, improves legal certainty, implements OECD BEPS Pillar Two and seeks to attract foreign investment. Italy has published Law No. 120 of 8 August 2025 in the Official Gazette No. 184 of 9 August 2025, announcing the
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Ecuador updates tax haven list, removes Panama
Ecuador’s SRI updates tax haven list, removing Panama effective 18 August 2025. The Ecuadorian Internal Revenue Service (SRI) has issued Resolution No.NAC-DGECCGC25-00000021, which updates the country’s list of tax havens and preferential tax
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OECD releases guidance on ring-fencing mining income
The practice note explains the concept of ring-fencing in mining, its benefits, design options, and implementation challenges, drawing on international experiences to guide effective tax policy and administration. The OECD has released a new
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Australia: Treasurer outlines tax reforms centred on equity, growth, and sustainability
The tax reforms prioritised ensuring fairness and intergenerational equity for workers, incentivising business investment to address economic productivity challenges, and simplifying the system to fund essential services amid societal shifts like
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OECD expands qualified status central record with 16 new jurisdictions for global minimum tax compliance
The new 16 jurisdictions are Brazil, Gibraltar, Indonesia, Isle of Man, Japan, Jersey, Malaysia, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Thailand, and the UAE. The OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on
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Australia: ATO notifies large corporate taxpayers to review tax transparency data before October 2025 report
This month, companies will receive a notification with the tax information proposed for publication. The communication will also outline steps for correcting any errors prior to publication, including the deadline for responses. The Australian
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Singapore: IRAS revises GST filing guidance on error corrections and extension requests
IRAS updates GST filing guidance, outlining error corrections, refund claims, and deadlines for extensions. Singapore’s tax authority (IRAS) released revised instructions regarding the correction of errors in Goods and Services Tax (GST)
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US: IRS, Treasury release FAQs for the accelerated termination of select OBBBA energy provisions
These FAQs provide guidance on several energy credits and deductions that are expiring under OBBBA and their termination dates. The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released a fact sheet with FAQs (FS-2025-05) on 21 August 2025 to clarify
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Sweden: Central Bank holds policy rate at 2.00%
Riksbank holds rate at 2% amid inflation pressures, signals possible cuts later in 2025 Sweden’s central bank, the Riksbank, held its policy rate at 2% on 21 August 2025, citing higher-than-expected inflation and weak economic growth. The
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Taiwan: MoF clarifies how to handle remaining labour retirement fund balances
The Ministry of Finance says leftover Labour Retirement Reserve funds must be reported as income when settled. Taiwan’s Ministry of Finance (MoF) has stated on 18 August 2025 that when a company is dissolved or has no employees eligible for
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