Ireland: Irish Revenue updates guidance on unapproved share option schemes
Irish Revenue has released eBrief No. 221/25 on 26 November 2025, outlining revisions to its guidance on the tax treatment of “unapproved share option schemes.” These schemes involve situations where a company grants an employee or director the
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Qatar: GTA launches five-year strategy to modernise tax system
Qatar’s General Tax Authority (GTA) has launched its five-year strategy aimed at advancing a modern tax system that supports Qatar’s sustainable development during an official ceremony attended by GTA employees and partners. This announcement
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UK: HMRC updates making tax digital guidance for income tax
The UK’s HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) updated its guidance on Making Tax Digital (MTD) for income tax on 26 November 2025 as part of preparations for mandatory digital reporting from 6 April 2026. The revisions clarify penalty rules,
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OECD reports global economy shows strength amid persistent vulnerabilities
The OECD has released the OECD Economic Outlook, Volume 2025, Issue 2 on 2 December 2025. Global economy proves resilient but remains fragile The global economy has proved resilient this year but underlying fragilities remain, according to the
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Bulgaria: Government withdraws 2026 draft budget law amid protests
Bulgaria’s government announced the withdrawal of its proposed 2026 State Budget, along with the draft Social Security and National Health Insurance budgets, after widespread protests against planned tax and social contribution increases on 2
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Russia simplifies tax registration for foreign companies
The Russian State Duma has approved amendments to Articles 83 and 84 of the Russian Tax Code to simplify the tax registration process for foreign companies. Under the new rules, foreign organisations no longer need to submit separate applications
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Taiwan: Northern Taiwan National Tax Administration urges agencies to digitise donation records
The Northern Taiwan National Tax Administration of the Ministry of Finance (MOF) announced today, 3 December 2025, that, in line with energy-saving and carbon reduction policies, it calls on all recipient agencies and organisations to actively
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OECD: Global Forum reports historic progress in tax transparency, crypto disclosure
The 18th plenary of the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes took place in New Delhi on 2 December 2025, alongside the release of its 2025 Annual Report. The report highlights significant advances in global
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OECD: The Global Forum on Tax Transparency holds 18th Plenary in India
The OECD announced the opening of the 18th Plenary Meeting of the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes, held in New Delhi, India, on 2 December 2025. International community meets in New Delhi to reflect on
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US: Treasury, IRS provide guidance on Trump Accounts under working families tax cuts ahead of new regulations
The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued a notice on 2 December 2025, announcing upcoming regulations and providing guidance regarding Trump Accounts, which are a new type of individual retirement account (IRA)
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Congo (DRC) becomes 35th Yaoundé declaration signatory
The Democratic Republic of the Congo officially joined the Yaoundé declaration on 22 November 2025, when the Hon. Dudu Fwamba Likunde Li-Botayi, Minister of Finance, endorsed the initiative. The move underscores the country’s commitment to
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Portugal: Parliament approves 2026 budget, lowers corporate tax rates
Portugal’s parliament has approved the new 2026 Budget Bill on 27 November 2025. The Bill will proceed to presidential promulgation, followed by the formal publication of the law. The main tax measures of the 2026 Budget Bill are the reduced
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Switzerland: Voters reject mega-inheritance tax proposal
Swiss voters decisively rejected a proposed 50% tax on inheritances of CHF 50 million (USD 62 million) or more on 30 November 2025, with 78% voting against it. This was higher than the two‑thirds opposition predicted in polls. The plan, put
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Singapore: IRAS updates GST rules for remote services from overseas providers
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has published updated guidance on purchasing remote services from overseas service providers, clarifying the GST application for consumers in Singapore. Under the guidance, non-GST registered
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Greece extends tax payment deadline after banking issues
The Greek Ministry of National Economy and Finance, together with the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE), extended the payment deadline for all confirmed tax obligations and instalments to Monday, 1 December 2025. The ministry and
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UAE: MoF decree revises tax refund timeframes, extends FTA audit powers beyond limitation periods
The UAE’s Ministry of Finance (MoF) announced, on 29 November 2025, that the issuance of Federal Decree-Law No. (17) of 2025 amending certain provisions of Federal Decree-Law No. (28) of 2022 on Tax Procedures, as part of the its continuous
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Zimbabwe: Government announces 2026 budget, proposes digital services withholding tax
Zimbabwe’s Ministry of Finance, Economic Development, and Investment Promotion (MoFEDIP) has presented the 2026 national budget to the Parliament on 27 November 2025, proposing higher VAT rates and digital service withholding taxes. The
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Russia: President signs 2026-28 federal budget laws, introduces higher VAT rates
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed the laws on the federal budget for 2026 and the planning period of 2027–2028, as well as the laws amending the Budget and Tax Codes and outlining the specific rules for implementing the budget system in
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