OECD warns against Ireland’s heavy reliance on tax revenue from MNEs
The OECD published Survey of Ireland 2025 on 12 February 2025, warning Ireland’s heavy reliance on tax revenue from multinational companies and a narrow tax base could be risky. The survey also points out that one-third of income earners in
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Bosnia and Herzegovina mandates tax-exempt financial assistance for employees
Bosnia and Herzegovina published Official Gazette No. 8/25, on 5 February 2025, introducing a new regulation to help reduce the impact of rising inflation on citizens. Employers can now provide up to BAM 450 in monthly financial assistance to
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Australia urges top privately owned wealthy groups to document processes to manage tax issues, risks
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has issued a statement urging privately owned and wealthy groups to document their processes for identifying and managing tax issues and risks on 7 February 2025. ATO’s ongoing engagement with groups in the
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UK: Treasury Forms global group to assess CBAM impact
The UK Treasury has announced the need for a UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) group to gather insights from international partners on the UK CBAM and provide updates on 11 February 2025. The Autumn Budget 2024 confirmed that the
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UK launches consultation on e-invoicing
The UK's tax authority, His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) launched a 12-week public consultation (Promoting electronic invoicing across UK businesses and the public sector) regarding the adoption of electronic invoicing (e-invoicing) across
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UK issues new alcohol duty regulations
The UK's tax authority, His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has published new regulations and updated guidance on alcohol duty, detailing implementation rules under the Finance (No. 2) Act 2023. The Alcohol Duty Regulations SI 2025/96,
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Colombia: DIAN confirms RUT does not expire, only updated for specific changes
Colombia’s National Tax Authority (DIAN) has confirmed that the Unique Tax Registry (RUT) remains valid indefinitely and only needs to be updated if a taxpayer changes their residence, phone number, email, economic activity, tax obligations, or
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UK Public Accounts Committee highlights underestimated tax evasion costs
The UK Parliament's Public Accounts Committee has published a report on 12 February 2025 cautioning that the actual cost of tax evasion is probably being underestimated. HMRC not sufficiently curious on true scale of evasion, with no strategy for
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European Commission unveils 2025 Work Programme
The European Commission unveiled its 2025 work programme on 12 February 2025, where it outlined key priorities aimed at strengthening the EU's competitiveness, security, and economic resilience. The work programme focuses on the flagship
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Dominican Republic offers tax credit for large taxpayers adopting e-invoicing
The Dominican Republic’s Directorate General of Internal Revenue (DGII) issued Notice 05-25 on 10 February 2025, introducing a tax incentive to support large national taxpayers in adopting e-invoicing during the voluntary implementation
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Sri Lanka: Inland Revenue issues guidelines for obtaining tax residency certificates
The Sri Lanka Inland Revenue has issued a notice outlining the steps taxpayers must follow to obtain tax residency certificates. This notice was published by Sri Lanka Inland Revenue on 29 January 2025. INLAND REVENUE DEPARTMENT NOTICE TO
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Singapore: IRAS urges employers to meet AIS deadline for accurate tax filing
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has published a statement outlining the advantages of pre-filled tax returns for employees, along with the associated compliance responsibilities for employers. This announcement was made by the
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Egypt: ETA mandates e-receipts for taxpayers in new regulation
The Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA) announced a new requirement for taxpayers to issue electronic receipts (e-receipts) for transactions with final consumers on 9 January 2025. E-receipts, or electronic receipts, serve as proof of payment and are
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OECD highlights Kazakhstan’s tax reforms, plans for Pillar Two solution
The OECD has published a case study on tax and development highlighting Kazakhstan’s enhanced ability to combat tax avoidance. The case study showcases Kazakhstan’s notable achievements, emphasizing key milestones such as: Signed and
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OECD releases latest Pillar Two compliance insights
The OECD has released essential guidance on implementing the Pillar 2 GloBE rules on 15 January 2025. Jurisdictions implementing Pillar 2 must calculate an MNE’s tax liability using their local legislation, which may differ from calculations
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India issues guidance on principal purpose test in tax treaties
India's Central Board of Direct Taxes has issued Circular No. 01/2025 on 21 January 2025, clarifying the application of the Principal Purpose Test (PPT) provisions in tax treaties. The Circular confirms that PPT provisions, including those
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Luxembourg issues 2024 exchange rates for foreign currencies
The Luxembourg Administration of Direct Tax has released Circular L.G. - A n° 60bis/10 of 17 January 2025, detailing the reference EUR exchange rates for 30 foreign currencies for 2024. This announcement was made by the Government of Luxemburg
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Dominican Republic launches public forum on beef cattle tax regulation
The Dominican Republic Directorate General of Internal Taxes informs taxpayers and the public that a public forum has been opened for the discussion of the draft "General Standard Regulating the Tax Treatment Applicable to the Beef Cattle Farming
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