Egypt introduces tax reforms to support SMEs
Egypt has introduced new tax reforms to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) on 12 February 2025. The reform measures include three new laws: Law No. 5 of 2025: This legislation updates Egypt’s tax system by simplifying compliance,
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India: CBDT clarifies application of the Principal Purpose Test
The Indian Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued a clarification on 15 March 2025 regarding Circular No. 1/2025 concerning the application of the Principal Purpose Test (PPT) provision under India’s Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements
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Austria: Budget Restructuring Measures Bill 2025 enters into force
Austria's Budget Restructuring Measures Bill 2025 (Budgetsanierungsmaßnahmengesetz 2025) entered into force following its publication in the Official Gazette on 18 March 2025. Earlier, the bill was passed by Austria’s Lower House of
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Turkey revises special consumption tax on selected tobacco products
Turkey’s government has announced changes to the special consumption tax (SCT) rates and fixed tax amounts for certain tobacco products through Presidential Decree No.9583, which was published in the Official Gazette No. 32824 on 15 March
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India proposes temporary duty on steel imports
India has proposed a temporary 12% safeguard duty on certain steel products for 200 days, to protect its domestic industry from the surge in imports, on 19 March 2025. The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) cited the influx of steel
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OECD releases Economic Outlook Interim Report: Steering through Uncertainty
The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has released the Economic Outlook Interim Report: Steering through Uncertainty on 17 March 2025. According to the report, the global economy has been resilient in 2024, but some
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Indonesia: Tax cuts lead to high palm oil exports
Indonesia's palm oil exports surged 62.2% in February 2025, reaching 2.06 million metric tons, the highest in four months, fueled by a reduction in export taxes. Palm oil is a crucial component in food products, cosmetics, and household items. It
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France introduces reforms to UCITS legal framework
The French government has issued Ordinance No. 2025-230 on 12 March 2025, introducing reforms to the legal framework for UCITS (Organismes de placement collectif, OPC). The measure aims to modernise and simplify regulations governing these
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Ecuador launches tax benefits to support women entrepreneurs
Ecuador has introduced a series of tax benefits to support female entrepreneurs with the enactment of the Organic Law for Promoting the Economy of Women Entrepreneurs, published in the Official Gazette on 10 March 2025. The law aims to reduce
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European Commission: March infringement package targets Spain on royalty withholding tax and capital gains tax issues
The European Commission has released its March infringements package: key decisions on 12 March 2025. The European Commission decided to refer Spain to the Court of Justice of the European Union for having failed to remedy an infringement in
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Saudi Arabia: ZATCA announces 21st e-invoicing integration phase
The Saudi Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has outlined the criteria for the 21st phase of integration under the country’s new E-Invoicing (FATOORA) requirements. This announcement was made by ZATCA on 28 February 2025. This phase
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Singapore: IRAS introduces GST InvoiceNow requirement for e-invoicing
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) released a new edition of its e-Tax Guide, Adopting GST InvoiceNow Requirement for GST-Registered Businesses (First Edition), on 7 March 2025. This e-Tax Guide explains the requirement for
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Finnish issues guidance on Pillar Two global minimum tax
Finland’s tax administration has released two guidance documents on the Minimum Tax Act, approved in late 2023 to implement the Pillar 2 global minimum tax under Council Directive (EU) 2022/2523. The first guidance was released on 10 March
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Peru: Congress approves bill for MLI ratification
The Peruvian Congress approved the bill for the ratification of the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (MLI) on 13 March 2025. Following the internal ratification process,
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UAE: FTA urges taxpayers to update records by March ‘25 to avoid penalties
UAE taxpayers must update their tax records by 31 March 2025 to benefit from an extended grace period, during which administrative penalties will be waived. Registrants who have not yet updated their tax records are urged to submit them before the
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Ghana: 2025 budget to ease economic pressures on households, businesses
Ghana's Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, presented the 2025 Budget Statement and Economic Policy on 11 March 2025 outlining tax policies and proposals designed to restore fiscal discipline, boost revenue generation, and ease economic
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Costa Rica: Tax Authority clarifies use of electronic invoices for imported goods
Costa Rica's Tax Authority has issued Private Letter Ruling No. MH-DGT-0006-2025 on 3 March 2025, clarifying the requirements for electronic invoices in relation to imports. For tangible goods purchased from non-resident suppliers, the standard
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US: CRS issues report on tax reform and itemised deductions
The US Congressional Research Services (CRS) published a new report on Selected Issues in Tax Reform: Itemized Deductions on 4 March 2025. The report analyses changes to itemised deductions under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) through 2025 and
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