EU Commission unveils 2024 state aid scoreboard
The European Commission has published the 2024 State aid Scoreboard on 8 April 2025 providing a comprehensive overview of State aid expenditure in the EU in 2023. Notably, tax-related State aid emerged as the second most utilized instrument,
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Saudi Arabia: ZATCA urges taxpayers to benefit from fines cancellation initiative until June 2025
The Saudi Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has urged all taxpayers to leverage from the “Cancellation of Fines and Exemption of Penalties Initiative" which ends on 30 June 2025. This announcement was made by ZATCA on 6 April
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Ecuador extends 0% remittance tax on essential imports amid energy crisis
The Ecuadorian government issued Executive Decree No. 589 on 29 March 2025 to extend the 0% tax rate on foreign currency outflows (ISD) for essential imports. The measure continues the temporary relief first introduced for January to March 2025
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Taiwan: Ministry of Finance outlines criteria for commission expense deductions
Taiwan's Ministry of Finance issued a notice stating that businesses must provide proof of agency services rendered in order to deduct commission expenses on 31 March 2025. National Taxation Bureau of the Central Area, Ministry of Finance
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US: IRS updates guidance on branch-level interest tax
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released an updated practice unit on Branch-Level Interest Tax Concepts. Below is a general overview of the key points covered in this publication: Note: This Practice Unit was updated to remove
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Greece keeps tax debt instalment interest rates fixed until March 2026
The Ministry of National Economy and Finance has announced that interest rates for repaying state debts under the standard arrangement will remain unchanged until March 2026. This move supports taxpayers facing financial difficulties by allowing
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Ireland launches consultation on R&D tax credit review
Ireland's Department of Finance has launched a public consultation to review the research and development (R&D) tax credit, seeking feedback on its effectiveness and impact on innovation and business growth on 2 April 2025. The consultation
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Greece proposes tax, crypto and debt settlement reforms in new draft law
Greece's Ministry of Finance submitted a draft law to Parliament on 31 March 2025, proposing several tax and financial reforms. The bill includes provisions allowing carried-forward losses from corporate mergers, including credit institutions,
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Australia: ATO announces amendments to its top 500 program
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has announced updates to its Top 500 Private Groups Tax Performance Program, effective 1 April 2025. About the Top 500 private groups tax performance program The Top 500 private groups tax performance
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UN: ECOSOC tackles cross-border digital taxation
The UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) has discussed a potential UN framework to address cross-border service taxation, including withholding and digital services taxes, in a special tax meeting on 28 March 2025. The Special Meeting of the
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France publishes Q1 2025 floating rate for shareholder loans
France’s Official Journal published the Q1 2025 average floating rate for bank loans with maturities over two years, set at 4.92% on 28 March 2025. This rate is used to determine the maximum deductible interest rate on loans from direct
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South Africa raises eligibility for carbon offset allowances in updated tax regulations
The South African National Treasury has updated the Carbon Offset Regulations under Section 19(c) of the Carbon Tax Act, 2019, on 14 March 2025. The amendments raise the eligibility threshold for energy projects qualifying for carbon offset
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New Zealand: Inland Revenue announces 2025 exemptions for foreign company and FIF disclosures
The Commissioner of Inland Revenue (CIR) has revealed the 2025 International tax disclosure exemption on 31 March 2025. Section 61 of the Tax Administration Act 1994 ("TAA") requires taxpayers to disclose interests in foreign entities. Section
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Greece proposes tax incentives to boost capital market and innovation in 2025
The Greek Ministry of Finance has proposed legislation offering tax incentives to bolster the capital market, featuring an increased deduction for listing costs of small and medium enterprises and an expanded angel investor tax relief for
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India enacts Finance Act 2025, offers support for targeted sectors of the economy
India's Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has released the Finance Act 2025 on 29 March 2025. The Act was officially enacted on 29 March 2025, following the President's assent, implementing the provisions outlined in the 2025–2026
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US: Trump introduces ‘reciprocal tariffs’, rattles global trade relations
Appearing in the White House Rose Garden, where large US flags were draped along the colonnades, President Trump signed an executive order implementing a 10% baseline tariff on imports from all countries on Wednesday, 2 April 2025. The move is
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US: USTR releases 2025 national trade estimate report
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) submitted the 2025 National Trade Estimate (NTE) to President Trump and Congress on 31 March 2025. The NTE is an annual report detailing foreign trade barriers faced by U.S. exporters
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UN Tax Committee adopts major international tax reforms in 30th session
The UN Committee of Experts on International Tax Matters made key changes to global tax policies during its 30th session, which was held from 24 to 27 March 2025 in New York. About the Committee The Committee comprises 25 members, nominated by
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