UK: HMRC introduces strict crypto reporting rules starting 2026
UK crypto traders will face penalties if they fail to provide personal information under HMRC’s updated reporting requirements. The UK's HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has published updated guidelines introducing new reporting obligations for
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Bangladesh begins second-round of negotiations with US to avert 35% tariff on exports
The second-round talks are being held at Washington from 9–11 July 2025. Bangladesh has started the second round of negotiations with the US in Washington, DC, from 9 to 11 July 2025, in an effort to stop the implementation of a proposed 35%
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BRICS leaders endorse UN framework for international tax cooperation
The BRICS leaders' declaration from the 17th BRICS Summit in July 2025 highlights their support for the UN Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation, as endorsed by BRICS Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors. The BRICS leaders
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US: IRS repeals 83 outdated tax regulations
The tax regulations are deemed outdated due to repealed statutes, expired emergency provisions, or matters now resolved by new legislation. The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS), under President Donald Trump's Executive Order 14219 (19 February
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US to impose 35% tariff on Bangladeshi exports from August
US to apply 35% tariff on Bangladeshi exports from 1 August, raising concerns for the country’s key garment sector. The US will impose a 35% tariff on imports from Bangladesh starting 1 August 2025, following an announcement by President Donald
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US to impose 25% tariffs on Japan, Korea (Rep.) from August 2025
Trump announced new tariffs on Japan and Korea (Rep.), urging trade negotiations before 1 August. US President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on all imports from Japan and Korea (Rep.) on 8 July 2025, due to take effect on 1 August. The
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OECD urges Iceland to reform its fiscal framework
The OECD report recommends that Iceland reform its fiscal framework to enhance sustainability and reduce economic volatility. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has published a report on 26 June 2025, advising
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Singapore updates GST e-tax guides on prospective registration and gross margin scheme
The updated GST e-Tax Guides will revise registration timelines and ease GMS adoption requirements. The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has revised multiple Goods and Services Tax (GST) e-Tax Guides, effective from 1 July 2025,
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US: Trump signs ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ into law
Trump signed the “One Big Beautiful Bill” into law on 4 July 2025, which makes his 2017 tax cuts permanent and introduces new tax breaks promised during his 2024 campaign. US President Donald Trump signed a major tax and spending bill dubbed
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Norway proposes phased B2B e-invoicing and digital bookkeeping mandate
The deadline for sending feedback is 31 October 2025. Norway's Ministry of Finance has initiated a public consultation on 1 July 2025, regarding the proposed mandatory digital bookkeeping and B2B e-invoicing for all domestic and foreign entities
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Ukraine: Government approves 2026–2028 budget plan
Ukraine’s Cabinet approved the 2026–2028 Budget Declaration, outlining fiscal targets, wage adjustments, and EU-aligned reforms. The Ukrainian Council of Ministers approved the Budget Declaration for 2026–2028 through Decree No. 774 on 27
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UK: Treasury enacts cryptoasset reporting regulations
The Regulations implement OECD's Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) and will come into force on 1 January 2026. The UK Treasury has enacted Regulations 2025 (SI 2025/744) on 24 June 2025; mandating UK reporting crypto asset service
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US: House Republicans pass ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ through Congress
President Donald Trump's tax-cut legislation, dubbed "One Big Beautiful Bill," was narrowly approved by the House on 3 July, and is set to be signed into law on 4 July 2025. President Donald Trump's tax-cut legislation passed its final hurdle in
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US to impose 20% tariff on Vietnamese exports
The US will impose a 20% tariff on many Vietnamese exports, with trans-shipped goods facing 40%. President Donald Trump announced on 2 July 2025 that the US will apply a 20% tariff on many Vietnamese exports instead of the previously proposed
See MoreSingapore: 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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