Greece consults draft tax and customs law amendments
The draft tax law introduces changes affecting crew taxation, hospitalisation benefits, and electronic rent payments. The Greek Ministry of Finance launched a public consultation on a draft law on 24 June 2025. The law introduces various tax
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Australia: NSW announces 2025-26 budget, makes BTR land tax concession permanent
From 2026, New South Wales will make the BTR land tax concession permanent and launch a critical minerals royalty deferral scheme to attract investment. Michael Coutts-Trotter, the Secretary of the New South Wales (NSW) Treasury, presented the
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Finland: Ministry of Finance consults mining mineral tax increase
The tax amount is based on the taxable value of the metal content in the ore, which is confirmed annually by the Finnish Tax Administration. The Ministry of Finance is requesting comments on a proposed amendment to the mining mineral tax. Under
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US: Washington expands B&O tax disclosure to cover investment income
Washington expands B&O Tax Voluntary Disclosure from July 2025 to cover unreported investment income with penalty relief. Washington State will expand its Business & Occupation (B&O) Tax Voluntary Disclosure Program to cover
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Russia expands tax-free zone to bryansk border areas
Russia has extended its Free Economic Zone regime to parts of the Bryansk region bordering occupied Ukrainian territories, granting tax and customs benefits until the end of 2050. Russia has issued Government Resolution No. 854 on 11 June 2025,
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Saudi Arabia extends deadline for retroactive zakat applications
Saudi Arabia has extended the deadline for zakat payers to apply the Executive Regulations to prior fiscal years, giving more time for compliance. Saudi Arabia has extended the deadline for zakat payers to apply the Executive Regulations for the
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Bangladesh: Interim government passes national budget for FY26
With the country still under interim rule and no sitting parliament, the FY26 budget will be implemented via a presidential ordinance. The interim government of Bangladesh on Sunday, 22 June, passed a BDT 7.9 lakh crore national budget for the
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Bangladesh updates renewable energy policy, offers 10-year corporate tax exemption
Bangladesh updates its Renewable Energy Policy, introducing tax incentives and new measures to boost green power generation by 2030. The government of Bangladesh released its updated Renewable Energy Policy 2025 on 16 June 2025, setting a target
See MoreUS: Auto prices set to rise as tariffs impact sales and EV market
US car buyers face USD 1,760 higher prices due to tariffs. US car buyers are expected to face an average price increase of USD 1,760 per vehicle due to USD 30 billion in tariffs introduced under President Donald Trump. Automakers are passing
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Latvia consults draft law on mandatory e-invoicing
The draft is aligned with EU digital reporting standards and establishes technical requirements, submission procedures, and a phased implementation schedule. The Latvian Cabinet has launched a public consultation on a draft regulation outlining
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US: IRS enhances pre-filing agreement programme for large and multinational businesses
The IRS has improved its Pre-Filing Agreement programme to offer large businesses and international taxpayers greater tax certainty, emphasising cooperative strategies to prevent disputes early. The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued
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US: Senate Finance Committee Chairman releases finance committee reconciliation text
Senate Finance Chair Mike Crapo released draft legislation to make 2017 tax cuts permanent and cut green new deal spending in the GOP budget bill. US Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) released legislative text within the
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Venezuela grants tax exemption on central bank securities
Venezuela exempts income tax on Central Bank securities for one year from 8 May 2025. Venezuela has enacted Decree No. 5,127, published in the Official Gazette Extraordinary No. 6,905  on 8 May 2025. The decree grants a one-year income tax
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Czech Republic considers amendments to Income Tax Act, plans R&D tax incentive boost
The amendments propose abolishing withholding tax, removing the CZK 40 million capital gains cap, and increasing R&D allowances. The Czech Republic’s Chamber of Deputies is reviewing a draft legislation on the"Act on Single Monthly Employer
See MoreUS: Treasury releases list of boycott-participating countries with no changes
 The U.S. Treasury released a list of countries on 10 June 2025 that may require participation in an international boycott. These countries include Iraq, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, and Yemen. The US Treasury issued a
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UK: HM Treasury updates carried interest tax policy ahead of 2026 changes
The UK’s HM Treasury released its Government Response and Policy Update on 5 June 2025, addressing the tax treatment of carried interest following a consultation. The UK’s HM Treasury published its Government Response and Policy Update
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Singapore: IRAS issues advance ruling on taxation of IP transfers
IRAS has ruled that payments received by a Singapore company for transferring Improvement IP to a related party are non-taxable capital receipts as part of a group restructuring. The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has released
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Vietnam launches new tax rules for e-commerce and digital platform sellers
Starting 1 July 2025, Vietnam requires e-commerce platforms to withhold and pay taxes on behalf of sellers. The Vietnamese Government issued Decree No. 117/2025/ND-CP on 9 June 2025, introducing new regulations to manage tax obligations for
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