Chile: SII rules VAT exemption does not apply where tax treaty removes withholding tax
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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China introduces 2026 VAT reforms to support SMEs, agriculture
China’s Ministry of Finance and the State Taxation Administration have jointly released Announcement No. 10 of 2026 on 30 January 2026, introducing a comprehensive framework to ensure a "smooth transition" following the implementation of the
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Belarus announces corporate tax reforms for 2026
The Belarus Ministry of Taxes and Duties has announced a wide-ranging package of tax measures affecting companies from 1 January 2026, reshaping corporate taxation, sector-specific rates, and compliance requirements. The changes span corporate
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Venezuela extends fuel tax exemptions until January 2027
Venezuela has extended a temporary exemption from VAT, customs duty, and other taxes on hydrocarbon fuels under Decree No. 5.207, published in Official Gazette No. 43.292 on 9 January 2026. The decree maintains the tax relief for the definitive
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Algeria: 2026 Finance Law revises tax rules for non-residents and PEs, adds green incentives
Algeria's Ministry of Finance has gazetted the Finance Law for 2026 on 31 December 2025. The Finance Law for 2026 sets out the national budget, defining projected revenues, spending limits, and the overall financial framework for state
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Vietnam approves VAT law amendments, increases VAT exemption threshold for business households
Vietnam’s National Assembly has approved Law No. 149/2025/QH15 on 8 December 2025, amending and supplementing various provisions of the Law on Value Added Tax 2024 (VAT Law 2024). Government officials proposed these changes to alleviate
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China introduces temporary CIT, VAT, IIT incentives for innovative enterprise CDRs
China’s Ministry of Finance, the State Taxation Administration and the China Securities Regulatory Commission have issued Announcement No. 8 of 2026 on 21 January 2026, setting out temporary tax incentives to support the pilot programme for the
See MoreChina extends community service tax relief through 2027
China’s Ministry of Finance, State Taxation Administration, National Development and Reform Commission, Ministry of Civil Affairs, Ministry of Commerce, and National Health Commission issued Announcement No. 7 of 2026 on 15 January 2025, which
See MoreChina extends tax incentives to support public rental housing development until 2027
China’s State Tax Administration issued Announcement No. 4 of 2026 on 12 January 2026, which revised tax incentives for public rental housing to strengthen the rental market. The measures provide exemptions from various taxes, including urban
See MoreChina extends tax exemptions for foreign bond investors through 2027
China’s Ministry of Finance and the State Administration of Taxation made two announcements on 15 January 2026 that extend tax exemptions for foreign institutional investors in its bond market. Under Announcement No. 5 of 2026, the corporate
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Peru extends VAT exemptions on selected goods and services
Peru enacted Law No. 32542, published on 31 December 2025, extending the value-added tax (VAT) exemptions for specified goods and services under Appendixes I and II of the VAT law until 31 December 2028. The extension is intended to support key
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China to abolish export VAT rebates for solar products, phase out incentives for batteries
The Chinese Ministry of Finance issued a notice, on 8 January 2026, outlining adjustments to the export VAT rebate policy for photovoltaic products, batteries and related goods. Under the changes, the export VAT rebate for photovoltaic and other
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Ireland enacts Finance Act 2025, enhances R&D tax credits
Ireland has enacted the Finance Act 2025, following its approval by parliament on 23 December 2025, delivering a wide-ranging package of tax measures that include enhanced corporation tax reliefs for construction and the creative industries, an
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Peru: Government extends VAT exemptions for certain goods, services
The Peruvian government has extended the VAT (Impuesto General a las Ventas, IGV) exemption for the transactions listed in Appendices I and II covered under the VAT Law. The law ensures continued VAT relief on essential goods and selected
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