UN: Tax Committee sets four-year agenda with focus on developing countries, AI, green taxation
The 31st session of the UN Committee of Experts on International Cooperation in Tax Matters was held In Geneva from 21 to 24 October 2025. This was the first meeting of the newly-appointed membership of the Committee, consisting of 25 tax experts
See MoreItaly: Tax authorities revise guidelines for tax control framework
The tax control framework (TCF) is aimed at detecting, measuring, managing, and controlling tax risks for taxpayers in the cooperative compliance programme to foster improved communication and cooperation with tax authorities. Italy’s tax
See MoreGreece: Parliament approves bill mandating B2B e-invoicing
Greece’s parliament approved a new bill titled “National Customs Code and Other Provisions – Pension Regulations” on 25 July 2025, which introduces mandatory electronic invoicing (e-invoicing) for business-to-business (B2B)
See MoreColombia clarifies tax on indirect transfers of free trade zone branches
The Ruling clarifies tax rules for indirect transfers of Free Trade Zone branches, excluding preferential rates. The Colombian tax authority (DIAN) issued Ruling 7858 int 924 on 18 June 2025, clarifying the taxation of indirect transfers
See MoreMexico updates final lists of taxpayers linked to fake transactions
The updated lists of taxpayers suspected of issuing invalid invoices due to non-existent transactions require affected parties to provide proof or amend tax returns within 30 days. Mexico’s Tax Administration (SAT) has revised the final lists
See MoreTurkey extends tax payment deadlines in earthquake-hit regions
Turkey delays tax debt repayments for earthquake-affected taxpayers until after November 2025. Turkey's Revenue Administration announced the enactment of Presidential Decision No. 10700 on 14 July 2025, extending the payment periods for
See MoreEU warns of retaliation if US proceed with tariffs from August
Following a meeting in Brussels, EU foreign and trade ministers expressed frustration with Washington’s lack of agreement and signalled readiness to respond if negotiations break down. The European Union (EU) on 14 July 2025 warned that it may
See MoreIreland updates carbon tax and horticultural relief rates from May 2025
The eBrief updates tax guides to reflect revised mineral oil, solid fuel carbon, and natural gas carbon tax rates, including updated relief rates, contact details, and manual titles. The Irish Revenue has published Revenue eBrief No. 132/25,
See MoreUK: HMRC launches compliance campaign on directors’ loans
HMRC is contacting directors over potentially undeclared released loans, with possible implications for both personal and company tax compliance. The UK’s HMRC is contacting company directors who had loans released or written off between April
See MoreEcuador clarifies tax exemption rules for share transfers
The Circular clarified income tax rules and filing obligations for share transfers and corporate restructurings. Ecuador’s Internal Revenue Service (SRI) issued Circular No. NAC-DGECCGC25-00000005 on 30 June 2025, clarifying income tax rules
See MoreSingapore: IRAS releases 8th edition guide on additional conveyance duties
This guide outlines the Additional Conveyance Duties (ACD) introduced on 11 March 2017, covering their treatment and calculation for acquiring or disposing of equity interests in property-holding entities (PHEs) primarily owning Singapore
See MoreUK: HMRC introduces strict crypto reporting rules starting 2026
UK crypto traders will face penalties if they fail to provide personal information under HMRC’s updated reporting requirements. The UK's HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has published updated guidelines introducing new reporting obligations for
See MoreSingapore updates GST e-tax guides on prospective registration and gross margin scheme
The updated GST e-Tax Guides will revise registration timelines and ease GMS adoption requirements. The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has revised multiple Goods and Services Tax (GST) e-Tax Guides, effective from 1 July 2025,
See MoreUK: Treasury enacts cryptoasset reporting regulations
The Regulations implement OECD's Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) and will come into force on 1 January 2026. The UK Treasury has enacted Regulations 2025 (SI 2025/744) on 24 June 2025; mandating UK reporting crypto asset service
See MoreSingapore: IRAS issues 8th edition e-tax guide on income tax treatment of REIT ETFs
IRAS’s eighth edition of its e-tax guide outlines the income tax treatment of REIT ETFs receiving distributions from S-REITs and qualifying for tax concession schemes. Singapore’s Inland Revenue Authority (IRAS) released the eighth edition
See MoreNew Zealand consults on draft 2025 long-term insights briefing
New Zealand Inland Revenue is seeking public feedback on its draft 2025 Long-Term Insights Briefing, which explores the impact of fiscal pressures on the tax system and options to strengthen fiscal resilience. New Zealand Inland Revenue has
See MoreVietnam: National Assembly approves resolution to establish international financial centres (IFCs) in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang City
Vietnam will establish international financial centres in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang from 1 September 2025, offering tax incentives, land benefits, and flexible dispute resolution to attract global investment. Vietnam’s National Assembly
See MoreSingapore: Customs mandates accurate origin declarations in permit applications
Singapore Customs mandates accurate declaration of "Country/Region of Origin" in permit applications, detailing origin criteria under trade agreements and non-preferential rules, with penalties for non-compliance. Singapore Customs issued
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