US: Treasury consults GENIUS Act implementation
Comments on the ANPRM must be submitted within 30 days of its publication in the Federal Register. The US Treasury Department released an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) on 18 September 2025, seeking public comments on the
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Russia weighs new taxes as budget pressures mount in fourth year of Ukraine war
President Vladimir Putin has hinted at new taxes on the wealthy as Moscow readies its draft budget, while the Finance Ministry moves to shield revenues from oil price swings in the fourth year of the Ukraine war. Russian President Vladimir Putin
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Uzbekistan: Parliament considers proposal to implement Islamic banking
The draft law will provide a legal framework for Islamic banking in Uzbekistan, enabling the establishment of Islamic banks and windows, curbing the hidden economy, and attracting foreign investment in line with international Islamic finance
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US: Federal Reserve reduces benchmark rates to 4.00%-4.25%
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 0.25%, which brings the benchmark rate to 4.00%-4.25%. The US Federal Reserve has reduced interest rates on Wednesday, 17 September 202, for the first time since December in response to concerns about
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Indonesia: Central bank again cuts interest rate to 4.75%
Bank Indonesia (BI) previously cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 5.00% on 20 August 2025. Indonesia's central bank, Bank Indonesia (BI), has announced its sixth interest rate cut since starting its easing cycle in September
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Hong Kong: HKMA cuts interest rate to 4.50%
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) cut its base rate by 25 basis points to 4.50%, following the US Federal Reserve’s move. Hong Kong's central bank, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), has reduced its base interest rate by 25 basis
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Canada: Central bank cuts interest rate to 2.50%
Bank of Canada lowered interest rate amid economic slowdown Canada’s central bank, the Bank of Canada, lowered its key interest rate by 25 basis points to 2.50% on Wednesday, 17 September 2025, marking its first rate cut since March. The
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Lebanon: Government tables 2026 budget law draft, introduces amendments to corporate income tax
Lebanon submitted its 2026 Draft Budget Law to the Council of Ministers, proposing wide-ranging reforms across corporate tax, VAT, customs, excise duties, digitalisation, and tax incentives, including stricter deduction rules, and targeted
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Netherlands: Government presents 2026 budget, outlines main tax measures
The plan introduces technical updates and minor adjustments to income tax, wage tax, corporate tax, motor vehicle tax, heavy vehicle tax, and environmental taxes. The Dutch government unveiled the 2026 Budget along with the Tax Plan on 16
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Germany: Government approves 2025 draft tax amendment act
The draft bill proposes tax relief for individuals and other technical changes to tax laws and will proceed through approval by the Bundestag and Bundesrat. Germany’s Federal Cabinet (Bundesregierung) has approved the draft of the Tax Amendment
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Canada: CRA outlines updates to voluntary disclosures program
CRA will implement changes to its Voluntary Disclosures Program, which covers disclosures related to various taxes and charges, including income tax, GST/HST, excise duties, luxury tax, digital services tax, effective 1 October 2025. The Canada
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Mexico: Federal Executive Branch presents 2026 Economic Package to Congress, includes indirect tax reforms
Mexico’s Federal Executive Branch submitted the 2026 Economic Package to Congress, proposing major changes to VAT, excise, and income taxes, as well as the federal tax code, which are under review until 31 October 2025. Mexico’s Federal
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Switzerland: National Council extends TBTF bank withholding tax exemption
Swiss National Council extends TBTF bank withholding tax exemption to 2031. Switzerland's National Council approved an extension of the withholding tax (WHT) exemption on interest from financial instruments issued by systemically important banks,
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Czech Republic: Chamber of Deputies passes law amending employer reporting and tax regulations, introduces 150% R&D allowance
The bill is now awaiting the president’s signature. The Czech Republic’s Chamber of Deputies (Lower House of Parliament) passed a new law on 10 September 2025, introducing significant changes to employer reporting and tax regulations,
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Slovak Republic: MoF unveils 2026 public finance, tax reform measures
The key tax changes are in the corporate and investment sectors, which face higher taxes: the top corporate license fee rises to EUR 11,520, and the special levy jumps to 15%. Consumption taxes increase, with VAT on sugary/salty foods at 23% and
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Nigeria gazettes tax reform acts, updates corporate and minimum effective tax rates
The Nigeria Tax Act 2025 and the Nigeria Tax Administration Act 2025, which will take effect on 1 January 2026, as well as the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Act 2025 and the Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Act, which came into force on
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Taiwan extends deadline for foreign tax treaty applications
Taiwan’s Ministry of Finance clarifies that foreign taxpayers can now apply for income tax treaty benefits up to ten years from tax payment, subject to treaty-specific rules. Taiwan’s Ministry of Finance has released a statement providing
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India announces ‘next-generation GST’
The aim is to simplify India’s indirect tax framework, improve ease of doing business, and make goods and services more affordable for citizens across all sectors. The new rates are set to come into effect on 22 September 2025. The Press
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