Lebanon raises threshold for exceptional tax on profits
The Lebanese Ministry of Finance issued new rules governing the exceptional tax on profits from US dollar purchases made through the former Sayrafa platform, increasing the eligibility threshold while detailing how taxpayers, banks and the tax
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South Africa clarifies advance payment notification requirements for qualifying import payments
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has outlined the requirements and procedures for registered importers making qualifying advance import payments under South African Reserve Bank (SARB) regulations. Importers applying for advance foreign
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Egypt introduces tax incentives for listed, unlisted securities
Egypt's Ministry of Finance, the Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA) and the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) have approved a package of tax incentives for securities activities as part of the second tax facilitation package, according to the head of
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India issues revised FATCA, CRS guidance detailing crypto reporting obligations
India’s Ministry of Finance has updated its Guidance Note on FATCA and CRS, providing detailed guidance for crypto exchanges and other intermediaries on their reporting obligations as Reporting Financial Institutions (RFIs) under section 508 of
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Mexico increases IEPS fuel incentives for gasoline, diesel
Mexico's Ministry of Finance and Public Credit (SHCP) has increased Special Tax on Production and Services (IEPS) incentives for gasoline and diesel for the period from 25 to 31 July 2026, in an effort to limit the impact of rising international oil
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Taiwan updates guidance on house, land integrated income tax for share sales
Taiwan’s Central Area National Taxation Bureau of the Ministry of Finance stated that, under the House and Land Integrated Income Tax 2.0 regime, effective from 1 July 2021, a profit-seeking enterprise that disposes of shares or equity interests
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Netherlands updates hybrid mismatch guidance with new rules on US tax regimes, permanent establishments
The Netherlands published the Hybrid Mismatch Policy Decision 2026 (Decree No. 2026-12123), issued by the State Secretary of Finance on 24 July 2026, replacing the previous policy decision that was originally issued in 2021 and subsequently updated
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Canada consults transfer pricing documentation amendments, various other tax measures
Canada's Department of Finance has released draft legislative proposals for public consultation on 23 July 2026 to implement a range of previously announced tax measures, along with other technical amendments to the country's tax
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Romania: ANAF consults new e-invoicing registration formsÂ
Romania's National Agency for Fiscal Administration (ANAF) has published two draft orders for public consultation, which update the registration and deregistration forms, along with the related instructions, for the national electronic invoicing
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UK to reduce business tax for pubs, clubs, music venues
The UK government has announced a 20% reduction in business rates bills for pubs, social clubs and live music venues across England from April 2027, a move expected to benefit nearly 32,000 venues and save the typical pub an estimated GBP 1,100 in
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Australia: ATO raises Division 7A benchmark interest rate for 2026–27
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has updated the Division 7A benchmark interest rate used to calculate the minimum repayments required for amalgamated private company loans to shareholders on 1 July 2026. If the required repayment is not met,
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The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has released updated interest rate tables on 20 July 2026. The revised tables set out the applicable interest rates on outstanding taxes, interest rates payable on certain tax refunds, and interest rates
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Ireland publishes report on proposed eWHT consultation
The Irish Department of Finance and Revenue published the report on the public consultation on the proposed electronic withholding tax (eWHT) model on 22 July 2026. The consultation, which ran from 5 December 2025 , invited views from businesses,
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Taiwan clarifies business tax registration rules for influencers
Taiwan’s Northern Region National Taxation Bureau of the Ministry of Finance stated, on 23 July 2026, that, with the rapid growth of social media platforms and online self-media, it has become increasingly common for influencers to receive
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Greece simplifies application process for investor flat-tax regime for new tax residents
Greece’s The Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) has simplified the application process for the alternative taxation regime for foreign-source income for new tax residents investing in Greece under Article 5A of the Income Tax Code
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Hungary: Central Bank lowers base interest rate
Hungary's National Tax and Customs Administration has announced that the Hungarian National Bank reduced its base interest rate from 6.00% to 5.75%, effective 22 July 2026. The rate had previously been lowered from 6.25% to 6.00% on 24 June
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China rolls out digital invoice implementation with regional phase-outs of paper invoices
China is advancing invoice digitalisation by phasing out paper invoices and expanding fully digital e-invoices as part of broader tax administration reforms to reduce costs, improve compliance, and support digital transformation. Zhejiang
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UK: HMRC initiates tax consultations on NICs, brownfield relief, development costs
The UK’s His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has launched three tax consultations as part of the Finance Bill 2026 programme, seeking views on changes to the recovery framework for National Insurance contributions (NICs), reforms to Land
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