Kuwait updates UBO regulations with stricter penalties and expanded exceptions
Kuwait's Ministry of Commerce and Industry has issued Decision No. 16 of 2025, updating the country's regulations on Ultimate Beneficial Ownership (UBO). This decision builds on Resolution 4/2023, which took effect on 1 April 2023, and introduced
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Papua New Guinea plans major tax reforms after hitting economic goals
Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister James Marape announced tax reforms on 7 February 2025. These tax reforms will take effect once Papua New Guinea's economy reaches a K150 billion milestone, a target expected to be achieved within the next three to
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Bolivia delays e-invoicing deadline for some taxpayers
Bolivia’s Tax Authority (SIN) has announced an extension for taxpayers in groups 9 to 12 to begin issuing e-invoices. This extension is outlined in three resolutions—RND 102500000008, RND 102500000009, and RND 102500000010. The new
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Philippines resumes e-invoicing expansion
The Philippines' tax administration (BIR) issued Revenue Resolution 11-2025 on 27 February 2025, announcing the expansion of the electronic invoicing (e-invoicing) system. The Philippines' e-invoicing mandate requires taxpayers to issue invoices
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Mozambique: President announces new tax proposals in inauguration speech
Mozambique's new president, Daniel Chapo, announced new tax measures, including renegotiating deals with foreign investors, in his inauguration speech on 15 January 2025. The measures aim to eliminate poverty and improve the country's business
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UK: Finance Bill 2025 moves to House of Lords for final approval
UK’s Finance Bill 2024-25 has now moved to the House of Lords, where it had its first reading on 4 March. The Bill has passed through the House of Commons where MPs debated during the report stage on 3 March 2025, approving 66 amendments
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UK introduces reserved investor fund with tax-transparent status
The UK Government published the final Co-ownership Contractual Schemes (Tax) Regulations 2025 on 25 February 2025, introducing the Reserved Investor Fund (RIF), effective from 19 March 2025. The RIF is an unauthorised contractual scheme designed for
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Singapore: IRAS issues ruling on taxability of feeder fund redemption gains
Singapore's Inland Revenue Authority issued Ruling Summary No. 2/2025 regarding the taxability of gains from feeder fund redemption on 3 March 2025. Advance Ruling Summary No. 2/2025 1. Subject: Whether: a. the gains derived by the company
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Greece launches public consultation on capital market strengthening bill
The Greece Ministry of National Economy and Finance has opened a public consultation on a Bill titled "Strengthening the capital market" on Thursday, 27 February 2025 , which proposes new tax incentives aimed at supporting small and medium
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US to impose reciprocal tariffs on India and other countries
The US will implement reciprocal tariffs on imports from countries imposing high tariffs on US goods, including India starting 2 April 2025. President Donald Trump announced this measure during a joint session of Congress, criticising India's 100%
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Ireland introduces angel investor tax relief to boost start-ups
Irish Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe has announced the launch of Angel Investor Relief, a new tax incentive aimed at driving investment in Ireland’s innovative start-ups on 3 March 2025. The relief offers a reduced Capital Gains Tax (CGT) rate
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The UK tax authority, HMRC, announced further amendments to the Finance Bill 2024-25 on 25 February 2025, alongside explanatory notes on the revised provisions. The amendments also include: Clause 37 introduces new sections for claiming
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Cyprus: Tax Reform Team announces tax reforms
The Cyprus Tax Reform Team presented its tax proposals to key stakeholders at the Presidential Palace on 26 February 2025. The proposals will soon be open for public consultation before being submitted to the Council of Ministers for approval and
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Turkey Publishes tax guide on donations and aid
The Turkish Revenue Administration has issued a new  " Guide on Donations and Aids in Terms of Tax Legislation ", providing detailed guidance on the tax treatment of donations. It covers both in-kind and cash donations, the specific entities
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Denmark reviews draft bill on crypto-asset reporting
Denmark's parliament is reviewing draft bill L 151, submitted on 26 February 2025, to implement the EU's DAC8 directive. The bill introduces new reporting and due diligence requirements for crypto-asset service providers, aligning with the
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Nigeria to launch pilot phase of e-invoicing system
Nigeria’s Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has initiated a stakeholder engagement on 18 February 2025 with large taxpayer groups to prepare for the upcoming pilot phase of the Merchant Buyer Solution, an e-invoicing system scheduled to launch
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New Zealand: Government announces overhaul of overseas investment rules to boost growth
The Government has unveiled a long-anticipated reform of New Zealand’s foreign investment laws, streamlining the process and ensuring most applications are approved within 15 days. Associate Finance Minister David Seymour has announced the
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Malaysia announces new deadlines for e-invoicing compliance
The Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRBM) has released updates regarding electronic invoicing (e-invoicing) guidelines on 21 February 2025. These include revised versions of the e-invoice guideline (version 4.2) and the e-invoice specific
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