Sweden proposes withholding tax exemption on dividends paid to certain foreign states
The Swedish Ministry of Finance has released a proposal on 27 January 2026, introducing a withholding tax exemption for dividends paid to foreign governments and foreign entities equivalent to Swedish regions, municipalities, or municipal
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Taiwan: Tax authority clarifies use correct industry codes when filing income tax
Taiwan’s Central District National Taxation Bureau of the Ministry of Finance has reminded profit-seeking enterprises to declare profit-seeking enterprise income tax using the correct industry code based on their actual economic activities for the
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Canada consults draft legislations for corporate taxation, anti-avoidance rules and other measures
Canada’s Department of Finance launched a consultation on several draft legislative proposals to implement a range of previously announced tax measures on 29 January 2026. The proposed changes aim to clarify and improve tax rules, close gaps to
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Philippines: BIR resumes tax audits, field operations under new rules
The Philippines’ Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) announced on 27 January 2026, through Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) 8-2026, the lifting of the suspension on all tax audits and field operations that had been halted under an order issued in
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US: IRS National Taxpayer Advocate releases 2025 Annual Report to Congress
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released the National Taxpayer Advocate’s 2025 Annual Report to Congress on 28 January 2026, assessing IRS performance over the year and identifying potential risks for 2026. The report notes that taxpayer
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Chile: SII issues guidance on deductibility of payments to shareholder-employees
Chile’s tax authority (SII) recently published Ruling No. 146-2026 of 21 January 2026, clarifying the tax treatment of various expenses incurred in relation to shareholder-employees who receive remuneration from their companies. The Ruling
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Brazil clarifies withholding tax on interest paid abroad for installment purchases
Brazil has passed Law No. 15.329 of 7 January 2026, specifying the withholding tax (IRRF) rules for interest paid abroad on goods purchased in installments. The law amends Article 11 of Decree-Law No. 401 of 30 December 1968 and refers to the
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Turkey issues exchange rates for 2025 valuation of foreign currency-denominated receivables, debts
The Turkish Ministry of Treasury and Finance announced the exchange rates to be used for valuing foreign currency-denominated receivables and debts as of 31 December 2025. The rates are outlined in General Communiqué No. 590 on the Tax Procedure
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France: Government survives two no-confidence votes after pushing 2026 budget
France’s government survived two no-confidence votes on Tuesday 27 January 2026, after pushing through the expenditure part of the 2026 budget without a parliamentary vote. A motion from the hard-left France Unbowed, Greens, and Communists got
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Colombia imposes temporary levy, energy contribution to support domestic electricity supply
Colombia has issued Legislative Decree No. 0044 of 21 January 2026, introducing temporary rules to ensure the continuity of domestic electricity services. The decree imposes two obligations on electricity generation companies: Parafiscal
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Algeria: 2026 Finance Law revises tax rules for non-residents and PEs, adds green incentives
Algeria's Ministry of Finance has gazetted the Finance Law for 2026 on 31 December 2025. The Finance Law for 2026 sets out the national budget, defining projected revenues, spending limits, and the overall financial framework for state
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Slovak Republic consults draft legislation to implement OECD side-by-side package
The Slovak Republic’s Ministry of Finance (MoF) published Preliminary Information No. PI/2026/11 on 19 January 2026 concerning the preparation of draft legislation to amend Act No. 507/2023 Coll., which implements the EU Minimum Taxation Directive
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New Zealand: Inland Revenue updates guidance on Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework
New Zealand’s Inland Revenue has issued updated guidance on the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) on 16 January 2026. The Framework, developed by the OECD to increase the visibility of activities in the crypto-asset sector, will take effect
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Vietnam introduces technology-driven tax, revenue system
Vietnam has enacted Law No. 108/2025/QH15 on 10 December 2025, establishing a comprehensive legal framework for managing taxes and other state budget revenues. The law defines taxpayer rights and obligations, sets out the powers of tax and
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South Africa: SARS updates interest rate tables for taxes, refunds, loans
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has released updated interest rate tables on 22 January 2026. Interest rates charged in terms of the legislation administered by SARS are split into three main categories, namely: interest charged on
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Zimbabwe introduces broad tax changes for 2026, including digital services tax, VAT, mining adjustments
Zimbabwe has introduced a range of tax measures in its National Budget for 2026, which were enacted through the Finance Act 2025 (Act No. 7 of 2025) on 29 December 2025. The Finance Act of 2025 introduces significant amendments to existing tax
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Luxembourg: Parliament approves revised carried interest tax framework
Luxembourg’s Chamber of Deputies has approved a reform that clarifies and modernises the tax treatment of carried interest, building on rules initially introduced on 24 July 2025. The reform seeks to strengthen the nation's financial appeal by
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Papua New Guinea enacts Income Tax Act 2025
Papua New Guinea’s new Income Tax Act 2025 came into effect on 1 January 2026. Issued on 20 October 2025, the new Income Tax Act modernises and simplifies the country’s tax framework, replacing the former regime under the Income Tax Act 1959.
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