UK: HMRC unveils vaping stamps, tax overhaul
The UK’s Treasury and HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) published responses to consultations on various tax and customs matters on 28 April 2025. These include a new duty stamps scheme for vaping products, changes to customs procedures for postal
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UK: HMRC launches consultation on changes to soft drinks levy, landfill tax, stamp duty, and other fiscal measures
The UK Treasury and His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have launched a series of public consultations on proposed changes to a range of taxes. These include the soft drinks industry levy, landfill tax, stamp duties, and gambling duty, along
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Ireland updates excise rates ahead of carbon tax hike
Irish Revenue has published eBrief No. 090/25 on 25 April 2025, announcing updates to the Tax and Duty Manual concerning excise duty rates on energy products and electricity. The Tax and Duty Manual (TDM) on Excise Duty Rates on Energy Products
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UK: HMRC launches consultation to improve dispute resolution process
The UK tax authority, His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) launched a public consultation on 28 April 2025 to update and improve its dispute resolution process. The initiative seeks to support taxpayers in recognising and using the most
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OECD report spotlights carbon forum progress, future plans
The OECD Secretary-General has published a report on 25 April 2025 addressing G20 finance ministers and central bank governors on the progress and initiatives of the Inclusive Forum on Carbon Mitigation Approaches (IFCMA). With 60 members and
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Ireland: Revenue extends pay & file deadline for certain self-assessment taxpayers
Ireland Revenue has announced an extension to the Pay & File deadline for certain self-assessment Income Tax and Capital Acquisitions Tax (CAT) customers, as outlined in eBrief No. 088/25 on 24 April 2025. The new deadline for filing and
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Argentina: ARCA issues final reminder on asset regularisation regime deadline
The Argentine Tax Collection and Customs Control Agency (ARCA) reminds taxpayers that Phase 3 of the Asset Regularisation Regime, established under Law No. 27,743, will conclude on 7 May 2025. This announcement was made by ARCA on 21 April
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UK launches technical consultation on 2027 carbon border tax
The UK's tax authority, His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has opened a technical consultation on draft primary legislation for the UK’s planned carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) on 24 April 2025, which is scheduled to come into
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UK: HMRC urges sole traders and landlords to prepare for making tax reporting digital by April 2026
The UK tax authority, His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has reminded sole traders and landlords with an income over GBP 50,000 that they have less than a year to prepare for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTDIT), which takes effect on 6
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India expands scope of luxury products subject to tax collection at source
India’s Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued Notifications No. 35/2025 and 36/2025, on 22 April 2025, expanding the scope of the 1% Tax Collected at Source (TCS) on high-value luxury goods. The updated scope now includes
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UAE: FTA introduces EmaraTax application for family foundations to register as unincorporated partnerships
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) introduced a new application via the "EmaraTax" digital tax services platform, enabling eligible Family Foundations to apply for status as an Unincorporated Partnership, provided the Family Foundation met specific
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Malta: Tax and Customs launches new large taxpayer office to streamline services
The Malta Tax and Customs Administration (MTCA) has announced the launch of a new Large Taxpayer Office (LTO), as part of its broader transformation strategy. This announcement was made by the Government of Malta on 9 April 2025. The LTO is
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Malta introduces new rules for easier EU information sharing
Malta issued Legal Notice 70 of 2025 on 8 April 2025 to transpose Directive (EU) 2023/977. These new regulations replace Council Framework Decision 2006/960/JHA and simplify the exchange of information between law enforcement authorities across EU
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Sweden: Tax Agency proposes national e-invoicing rules
The Swedish Tax Agency has announced that it prevented incorrect VAT payments amounting to SEK 534 million in 2024 as part of its ongoing measures to combat VAT fraud. This announcement was made by the Swedish Tax Agency on 14 April 2025. The
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UN Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation releases Roadmap and Working Methods
The Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on the UN Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation has released a Roadmap and working methods on 4 April 2025 for developing the Framework Convention and two initial protocols. It outlines
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Temu blocked in Uzbekistan: What this signals for global e-commerce players
Starting 20 March 2025, access to the Chinese online marketplace Temu has been officially blocked in Uzbekistan for failing to register locally and comply with new e-commerce regulations. This move, led by the National Agency for Perspective
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Ecuador: Tax Authority issues updated list of designated special taxpayers
Ecuador's Tax Authority (SRI) has published Resolution No. NAC-DGERCGC25-00000006, which introduces a list of ten companies classified as "special taxpayers." This designation involves stricter reporting requirements, enhanced audits, and the
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Ecuador: SRI revises mining annex reporting rules
Ecuador's Internal Revenue Service (SRI) has amended the Mining Annex reporting requirements through Resolution No. NAC-DGERCGC25-00000007, effective from 28 March 2025. The revised resolution updates criteria from the previous Mining Annex
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