Singapore: IRAS updates guidance on GST registration based on prospective view
IRAS updates GST registration rules, introducing a two-month grace period for businesses forecasting turnover above SGD 1 million from July 2025. The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has updated its Goods and Services Tax (GST)
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US: Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ advances in the Senate with amendments
The amended text temporarily raises the SALT cap to USD 40,000, accelerates the phase-out of green energy credits, and eliminates proposed Tax Code Section 899 on foreign tax remedies. The Senate Budget Committee Chairman, Lindsey Graham,
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OECD releases tax administration 3.0 report on digital integration
The OECD's "Tax Administration 3.0" report advocates modernising tax systems by integrating them into taxpayers' digital systems for improved compliance and real-time efficiency. The OECD has published Tax Administration 3.0: From Vision to
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Saudi Arabia revises zakat rules on residency, exemptions, and base calculation
ZATCA has amended Zakat regulations, revising residency criteria, exemption conditions, Zakat base calculation, and group filing requirements. Saudi Arabia’s Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) issued new amendments to the Zakat Collection
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Luxembourg issues guidance on ecological vessel tax bonus
Luxembourg sets certification rules for ecological vessels to qualify for a 2% investment tax bonus. The Luxembourg Maritime Affairs Commission has released Circular CAM 06/2025 on 18 June 2025, detailing the procedure for obtaining an approval
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Uzbekistan: Senate approves cross-tax offset amendments
ECOFIN’s final meeting under Poland’s Presidency approved a report outlining progress on key EU tax measures and ongoing international developments. The Economic and Financial Affairs Council of the EU (ECOFIN Council) held its final
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EU publishes tax progress report
ECOFIN’s final meeting under Poland’s Presidency approved a report outlining progress on key EU tax measures and ongoing international developments. The Economic and Financial Affairs Council of the EU (ECOFIN Council) held its final
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China: State Administration of Taxation introduces reporting obligations for internet platform enterprises
The rules apply to both domestic and foreign digital platforms that offer profit-generating services within China and apply from the date of publication. China’s State Administration of Taxation issued State Council Decree No. 810, which
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France: Constitutional court to review digital services tax constitutionality
France’s Constitutional Court will assess whether the 3% digital services tax breaches constitutional principles, following a referral from the Supreme Administrative Court. The French Supreme Administrative Court referred a question to the
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OECD releases guide to help jurisdictions develop tax crime investigation manuals
The guide covers key development steps and provides country-specific examples of effective investigation methods. The OECD published a guide titled Designing a Tax Crime Investigation Manual: Key Elements and Considerations on 16 June
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US: Senate Republicans propose ending EV tax credits
Senate Republicans push to eliminate key EV tax credits, proposing immediate reductions for leased imports and a complete phase-out within 180 days. US Senate Republicans introduced a tax and budget bill that would eliminate several electric
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South Africa: SARS issues updated guide and quick reference for advance tax rulings
SARS issues updated advance tax ruling guide and quick reference on application steps. The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has released the second edition of its guide to advance tax rulings on 11 June 2025. This guide offers guidance on
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Switzerland: Council of States ratifies crypto-asset and CRS agreements
Switzerland’s Council of States approved agreements to expand automatic tax information exchange to cover crypto-assets and updated reporting standards. The Swiss Council of States approved Switzerland’s ratification of the Multilateral
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J5 Australia, Canada, Netherlands, UK, and US publish report on fintech use in tax evasion and money laundering
The J5 group—Australia, Canada, Netherlands, UK, and US—has released a report examining how fintech is used to facilitate tax evasion and money laundering. The Joint Chiefs of Global Tax Enforcement (J5) released three reports today –
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Ecuador: SRI issues new special taxpayer list with stricter rules
Ecuador's SRI updates special taxpayer list with stricter e-invoicing rules effective June 1 under new resolution. The Ecuadorian Tax Administration (SRI) has issued an update to its list of special taxpayers. This update was made under
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Russia: Central bank cuts key rate by 100 bps to 20% p.a.
Russia’s central bank cut the key rate by 100 bps to 20% on 6 June 2025, maintaining tight policy to control inflation. The Bank of Russia Board of Directors decided to cut the key rate by 100 basis points to 20.00% per annum on 6 June 2025.
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South Africa: SARS updates average exchange rates 2025
SARS has published updated average exchange rates for key foreign currencies to assist taxpayers with 2025 income and expenditure conversions. The South African Revenue Services (SARS) released updated Average Exchange Rates on 3 June 2025,
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Dominican Republic sets e-invoicing deadline for small and unclassified taxpayers
The Dominican Republic requires all taxpayers, including micro and small businesses, to adopt electronic invoicing by 15 May 2026. The Dominican Republic’s General Directorate of Internal Taxes (DGII) issued Notice 14-25 on 4 June
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