Turkey introduces nuclear energy tax exemptions, establishes vehicle excise floors
Turkey has enacted Law No. 7590, introducing several tax measures, including reforms to the special consumption tax (SCT) on motor vehicles, new tax incentives for the nuclear energy sector, and an extension of employment support measures. The law
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Argentina: ARCA simplifies VAT credit recovery for mining companies
Argentina's tax authority (ARCA) has announced that it has streamlined VAT credit recovery for mining exploration companies through General Resolution No. 5879/2026, published in the Official Gazette on 23 July 2026. The new procedure
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Uzbekistan introduces simplified VAT rate, tax reforms for small businesses
Uzbekistan has issued Presidential Decree No. UP-100 of 26 May 2026, which outlines a comprehensive reform package designed to modernise and simplify the tax environment for small businesses in Uzbekistan. Scheduled for implementation between
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Egypt updates unified VAT refund rules with new addendum
Egypt has issued a fourth addendum to Executive Instructions No. 90/2021 governing the “Unified Procedures for Value Added Tax (VAT) Refunds”, introducing updated rules intended to streamline and standardise VAT refund administration across the
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Bolivia: SIN enacts 100% VAT credit restoration for fuel purchases
Bolivia’s National Tax Service (SIN) has removed the long-standing restriction on fuel-related tax credits, allowing taxpayers to claim 100% of VAT on gasoline and diesel invoices. Previously, only 70% was creditable, leaving businesses to absorb
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Malawi doubles VAT threshold, introduces digital services tax in 2026-27 budget policy statement
Malawi’s Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Decentralisation has presented the 2026-27 Budget Policy Statement to the National Assembly of Malawi on 27 February 2026. Framed under the theme of "Driving Economic Recovery and Sustainable
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Romania: ANAF tightens VAT refund approval process with new county-level oversight
Romania’s tax administration, the National Agency for Fiscal Administration (ANAF), announced on 13 March 2026 that it is modifying Order No. 352/2022, which governs the procedure for handling negative VAT amounts with refund requests. Under
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Belgium: Tax authorities announce VAT provision account to launch in May 2026
Belgium’s tax authority, the Federal Public Service Finance, announced on 4 March 2026 that Belgium will replace the existing VAT current account with a VAT provision account from 1 May 2026, as part of its tax modernisation initiative launched
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Bolivia’s Ministry of Economy and Public Finance submitted a draft law on 31 December 2025 to repeal the 70% cap on VAT tax credits for fuel purchases, aiming to restore full (100%) credit recognition for gasoline and diesel. The move follows
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Uruguay updates rules on investment incentives for priority sectors
Uruguay issued Decree 329/025 on 13 January 2026, introducing updated rules for the investment incentive regime established under Law 16,906 of 1998 for promoted sectoral activities. The regulation establishes a merit-based system where companies
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Guatemala revises regulations on tax credit offsets, refund procedures
Guatemala issued Decree No. 17-2025 in the Official Gazette, introducing amendments to the Tax Code, the Value Added Tax Law, and the Law on Legal Provisions for Strengthening Tax Administration. Decree 17-2025 establishes a new law intended to
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China introduces new VAT refund policy from next month
From September 2025, certain VAT taxpayers can apply for refunds of unused tax credits. China's Ministry of Finance and State Administration of Taxation released Announcement No. 7 of 2025 on 22 August 2025, introducing a new VAT refund policy.
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Czech Republic issues guidance on VAT deduction adjustments for bad debts
VAT payers must reduce the VAT deduction for a taxable supply if the payment remains unpaid six months after its due date. The Czech Republic’s General Financial Directorate (GFD) released guidance on correcting VAT deductions for bad debts in
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Spain announces 2024 VAT refund deadline
Spanish and EU businesses have until 30 September 2025 to claim VAT and IGIC refunds for 2024, subject to applicable procedures and reciprocity conditions. Spanish companies and foreign businesses have until 30 September 2025 to claim refunds for
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Kenya: National Treasury publishes budget statement 2025-26, reduces corporate and digital tax rates
Kenya's National Treasury has released the 2025-26 Budget Statement on 12 June 2025. Kenya's National Treasury published the 2025-26 Budget Statement on 12 June 2025, outlining key tax measures aligning with proposals highlighted in the 2025
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Chile halts corporate tax cut, advances support for small businesses and tourism
Chile's Ministry of Finance released a statement on the first meeting of the High-Level Council for Strategic International Economic and Financial Policy, led by President Gabriel Boric. The release noted that income tax reform plans, including a
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Bosnia and Herzegovina: Lower House approves VAT refund on new residential properties
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s lower house of Parliament (House of Representatives) approved amendments to the Value Added Tax (VAT) law on 6 December 2024. The amendments introduce provisions for VAT refunds on the first supply of new residential
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Philippines: Senate approves VAT refunds for tourists
The Philippines Senate has approved Senate Bill No. 2415 or An Act Creating a Vat Refund Mechanism for Non-Resident Tourists, on 23 September 2024, which permits nonresident tourists to apply for refunds on value-added tax (VAT). The Senate
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