Chile unveils major tax reform to boost economic recovery, support national reconstruction
The Chilean government has introduced a comprehensive tax reform draft bill before Congress aimed at reviving economic growth, attracting investment, and creating formal employment opportunities across the country. The draft legislation,
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Turkey enacts tax law banning deductions on gambling advertisements, promotions
Turkey's Revenue Administration has gazetted Law No. 7577 on 17 April 2026. Law No. 7577, which introduces widespread amendments to various tax, finance, and administrative statutes scheduled for 2026. The legislation implements strict
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Kenya moves introduce temporary VAT reduction on fuel amid Middle East conflict
President William Ruto has announced a KES 6.5 billion package aimed at cushioning Kenyans from high fuel prices, including a temporary reduction in Value Added Tax (VAT) on fuel products from 16% to 8% over the next three months on 16 April
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Malta issues guidance on VAT exemption scope for gambling sector
Malta’s Tax and Customs Administration has issued guidelines on 6 April 2026 setting out updates to the VAT and gaming tax frameworks for the gaming sector, with changes entering into force on 1 October 2026. The measures include a clarified scope
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UN Tax Committee Discusses Tax and Gender
On 26 March 2026 the UN Committee of Experts on International Cooperation in Tax Matters discussed the workstreams on tax and gender. The relevant subcommittee presented its planned workstreams for discussion and approval. A workstream would take
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UN Tax Committee Discusses Indirect Taxes
On 26 March 2026 the UN Committee of Experts on International Cooperation in Tax Matters discussed the workstreams for indirect taxes. The subcommittee on indirect taxes presented its planned workstreams for comment and approval. The subcommittee
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Chile: SII clarifies VAT rules on software purchases from US firms, subsequent sublicensing abroad
Chile’s tax authority (SII) has issued Letter Ruling No. 578 dated 6 March 2026, addressing the VAT treatment applicable to a Chilean purchaser acquiring software from an unrelated US supplier and subsequently sublicensing it to customers in
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Indonesia announces full VAT relief on domestic flights for Eid al-Fitr travel
Indonesia's Finance Ministry introduced Regulation Number 4 of 2026 (PMK-4) on 6 February 2026, to boost consumer spending and support economic activity during the Eid al-Fitr holiday season. This measure eliminates the value-added tax burden on
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Morocco: DGI clarifies 2026 Finance Law, details adjustments to corporate tax, PIT, VAT
Morocco’s tax administration (DGI) issued Circular No. 737 on 27 February 2026, clarifying the tax measures of Finance Law 50-25 for 2026, part of Morocco’s 2023–2026 structural tax reform. Finance Law No. 50-25 was promulgated by Dahir No.
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Philippines: Senate considers automatic VAT, excise tax suspension on fuel during price hikes
The Philippine Senate is considering Senate Bill No. 1935, which was first read on 9 March 2026, proposing an automatic suspension of fuel taxes when global oil prices surge beyond a specific threshold. The bill establishes a clear trigger for
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Russia: MoF proposes tax changes to ease SME transition in 2026
The Russian Ministry of Finance (MoF) has submitted amendments to the Tax Code aimed at helping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) adapt to the tax changes that took effect in 2026. The Tax Code is proposed to be supplemented with the
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Azerbaijan issues key updates to tax reforms, investment rules
Azerbaijan enacted Law No. 355-VIIQD on 23 February 2026, mandating tax registration for non-resident e-commerce operators. Businesses without permanent establishments must register electronically if their annual turnover exceeds USD 10,000 in
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Egypt: MoF implements tax incentives for small enterprises
The Egyptian Ministry of Finance has issued Decision No. 420 of 2025, providing tax incentives for small businesses with annual revenues up to 15 million EGP under Law No. 6 of 2025. Businesses can apply for these benefits or opt out after five
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Chile's tax authority (SII) issued Ruling No. 360-2026 on 11 February 2026, clarifying that foreign professionals providing services in Chile can only claim the VAT exemption under article 12(E)(8) of the VAT Law if their employment or professional
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Nigeria: NRS clarification refutes 25% tax on building materials, funds
The Nigeria Revenue Service has clarified, on 17 February 2026, that the Nigeria Tax Act 2025 is already in effect and does not impose a 25% tax on building materials, construction funds, or related transactions, contrary to false claims circulating
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Italy rules energy community withholdings exempt from VAT
Italy's Revenue Agency has clarified on 9 February 2026 that funds withheld by Renewable Energy Communities (CERs) from member incentives fall outside VAT regulations and don't count as taxable revenue. According to the Response No. 22/2026, the
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China clarifies VAT taxable sales calculation scope for specific transactions
China’s Ministry of Finance (MoF) and the State Taxation Administration (STA) have issued Announcement No. 12 of 2026 on 30 January 2026, providing detailed clarification on how taxable sales amounts should be calculated for value-added tax (VAT)
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Denmark to cut VAT on food or exempt fruit, vegetables from 2028
The Danish government has agreed on a framework to reduce living costs, including food prices, by allocating DKK 6 billion annually from 2028. The funds will be used either to lower VAT on all food products or to provide a VAT exemption for fruit
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