Italy: Council of Ministers approves amendments to tax reform
Italy approved a new Legislative Decree on June 4, 2025, updating tax compliance, litigation, penalties, and the 2-year preventive composition procedure (CPB). Italy’s Council of Ministers has approved a Legislative Decree on 4 June 2025, which
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Denmark: Parliament approves green depreciation in tax reform
Denmark raises depreciation rate for eco-friendly investments to 108% for 2025–2026. Denmark's parliament passed Bill L 195 on 3 June 2025, modifying the Depreciation Act to reflect the government's earlier decision to boost tax deductions for
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Germany unveils tax boost package to revive investment and growth
Germany unveils tax reform package with super deductions and lower corporate tax to boost investment and competitiveness. The Federal Cabinet adopted the draft law for a tax-based immediate investment program to strengthen Germany as a business
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Australia: ATO issues updated monthly FX rates for 2024–25, including April and May 2025
The ATO updated its guidance on monthly exchange rates for the 2024-2025 financial year, including rates for April and May 2025, on 5 June 2025. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) updated its guidance on monthly exchange rates from 1 July 2024
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New Zealand lowers interest rates on tax underpayments and overpayments
New Zealand Inland Revenue updated the UOMI Rates on 28 May 2025. Underpayment rates drop to 9.89% (from 10.88%), and overpayment rates decrease to 3.27% (from 4.30%). The New Zealand Inland Revenue has published the revised Taxation (Use of
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Vietnam issues new guidance on e-invoices and tax compliance
Vietnam updated regulations on e-invoices, taxpayer risk assessment, and invoicing procedures for business models, effective 1 June 2025. Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance released Circular 32/2025/TT-BTC on 31 May 2025, offering updated guidance
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Italy: Finance ministry updates synthetic reliability indices
Italy’s finance ministry issued a ministerial decree on 28 May 2025, updating the synthetic indices of reliability (ISA) for the 2024 fiscal year.  Italy’s Ministry of Economy and Finance has published the Ministerial Decree of 24 April
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Belgium: Government proposes stricter participation exemption rules and exit tax extension
Belgium’s Chamber of Deputies is reviewing draft legislation by the government on 27 May 2025 to implement tax reforms proposed in the government policy note. Belgium’s Chamber of Deputies is reviewing a draft legislation presented by the
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Bangladesh: Interim Government announces 2025-26 national budget
The government’s growth forecast of 5.5% falls below the IMF’s estimate, signalling a shift away from chasing ambitious GDP targets and mega projects. The budget is set at BDT 7,90,000 crore, with a revenue budget of BDT 5,74,000
See MoreGermany plans 10% tax on digital services from tech giants
Germany is drafting legislation for a 10% tax on major digital platforms like Google and Facebook. Germany’s Minister of State for Culture, Wolfram Weimer, has announced that the government is preparing draft legislation to introduce a 10%
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India: Government restores RoDTEP benefits for AA, SEZ, and EOU exports
 India restores RoDTEP benefits for AA, EOU & SEZ exporters from 1 June 2025 to boost competitiveness. The Government of India has announced the restoration of benefits under the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP)
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New Zealand to enhance governance of emissions trading scheme
New rules will require detailed reporting from trading platforms and participants, enhancing oversight as part of broader climate reforms. The New Zealand government announced that it is taking steps to improve its Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS)
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US: Trump pledges to negotiate ‘big, beautiful’ tax bill for Senate approval
Trump’s remarks came after Elon Musk said in a CBS interview that he was ‘disappointed’ with the bill’s massive spending, which undermines the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) efforts to reduce the US budget deficit US
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EU Commission unveils strategy to streamline single market
The European Commission released a communication on 21 May 2025 outlining a strategy to strengthen and simplify the EU Single Market. The document emphasises the Single Market as a cornerstone of the EU's growth, competitiveness, and resilience,
See MoreVietnam, US conclude second round of tariff negotiations
Vietnamese Trade Minister Nguyen Hong Dien and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer led the talks, identifying areas of near consensus and others requiring further discussion. The US and Vietnam concluded their second round of tariff
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Brazil: Government announces spending cuts 2025 budget
The government announced plans to cut BRL 31.3 billion from the 2025 budget to meet fiscal rules and plans to raise the tax on financial transactions. Brazil's government announced that it will implement measures to slash BRL 31.3 billion (USD
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Bangladesh: Government backtracks dissolution of National Board of Revenue
The government has confirmed that NBR will maintain its operations during the phased implementation of the new Revenue Policy and Revenue Management Ordinance 2025. Bangladesh’s interim government has confirmed that the National Board of
See MoreUS: House of Representatives approve ‘One, Big, Beautiful Bill’
The bill makes the 2017 Trump tax cuts permanent, provide tax relief for families and small businesses, and encourage investment and manufacturing in the US. The US House Ways and Means Committee passed the One, Big, Beautiful Bill (Act) by the
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