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
See MoreNetherlands: 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
See MoreGermany: 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
See MoreCanada: 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
See MoreMexico: 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
See MoreSwitzerland: 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,
See MoreCzech 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,
See MoreSlovak 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
See MoreNigeria 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
See MoreTaiwan 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
See MoreIndia 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
See MoreUS: Colorado ends federal pass-through deduction link, cracks down on tax havens to balance “one big beautiful bill” effects
Colorado will implement tax reforms, including decoupling from the federal 20% pass-through deduction and expanding tax haven jurisdictions, to address corporate tax loopholes and generate nearly USD 250 million in revenue. Colorado, under
See MoreAustralia: ATO issues updated monthly foreign exchange rates for the 2025–26 income year, covering August 2025
The ATO has updated its foreign exchange rate guidance, including monthly exchange rates for 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026, which covers the rates for August 2025. The ATO has updated its foreign exchange rate guidance, which includes monthly
See MorePoland moves to centralise tax ruling publications
The draft, published 1 September 2025 for a 7-day public consultation, will apply to rulings from early 2025 and take effect three months after publication. Poland’s Ministry of Finance and Economy proposed a draft amendment (ref. UDER91) to
See MoreColombia: MoF proposes major tax reforms for 2026 budget
The proposed 2026 budget legislation introduces significant reforms to corporate surtax, VAT, personal income tax, net wealth tax, and capital gains tax, with new tax rules for crypto-asset transactions. Colombia’s Ministry of Finance submitted
See MoreAlgeria launches UNCTAD eTrade Readiness Assessment to strengthen small business growth
Algeria initiated the UNCTAD’s eTrade Readiness Assessment to strengthen small enterprises and advance regional integration. Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), the backbone of Africa’s economy, continue to face persistent
See MoreTurkey: Revenue Administration issues guidance on sports sponsorship tax
The guide outlines sponsorship expenses, eligible areas, agreement essentials, distinctions from advertising, documentation, tax deductions, professional versus amateur sports, and VAT applications. Turkey's Revenue Administration announced the
See MoreZambia: ZRA advocates compliance through trust-based approach
The ZRA hosted a cooperative compliance conference from 25 to 27 August to promote trust-based initiatives for improved trade facilitation and tax compliance. The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) announced on 27 August 2025 that it is hosting a
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