Russia expands list of agricultural seeds eligible for reduced VAT rate
The Russian government has issued Resolution No. 3596-r, expanding the list of agricultural crop seeds treated with biological or chemical agents that are subject to a reduced VAT rate of 10% upon sale and import. The resolution, which came into
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Vietnam extends VAT reduction for first half of 2025
The Vietnamese government has extended the reduced value-added tax (VAT) rate from 10% to 8% for eligible goods and services during the first half of 2025, effective from 1 January to 30 June. The new tax policy was introduced in Decree No.
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Poland extends reduced VAT on agricultural production
Poland’s Ministry of Finance released a draft regulation proposing a three-month extension of the reduced 8% value-added tax (VAT) rate on specific goods used in agricultural production. This extension covers agents improving soil properties,
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Angola proposes new tax compliance, registration rules in 2025 budget
Angola’s government had submitted the 2025 State Budget Law on 31 October 2024 with various tax measures. The proposed tax measures state that: Non-compliant taxpayers will still face restrictions on financial transactions and work permit
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Vietnam: Government proposes VAT reduction extension for 2025
The Vietnamese government issued Resolution No. 218/NQ-CP on 12 November 2024, instructing the Ministry of Finance to propose policies for tax reductions, including an extension of the VAT cut into the first half of 2025. The proposed plan
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Finland proposes revised TV tax, VAT on broadcasting services
Finland’s government has submitted a legislative proposal (HE 186/2024) to the parliament on 7 November 2024 to amend the television tax levied on individuals and businesses and the VAT applied to public broadcasting services. The draft
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Ecuador to reduce VAT for tourism services in November
Ecuador has announced a temporary VAT reduction on tourism-related services, lowering the rate from 15% to 8% from 1 to 4 November 2024. This initiative aims to promote tourism during the upcoming national holidays. The measure, outlined in
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IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings: World Economic Outlook
The October 2024 update of the World Economic Outlook was launched during the IMF/World Bank annual meetings. The report notes that global growth is expected to remain stable but at relatively low levels. The growth projection of 3.2% in 2024 and
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Slovak Republic passes bill to introduce financial transaction tax, amends VAT, income tax and other tax rates
Slovak Republic’s parliament passed a government bill on 3 October 2024 introducing a new tax on financial transactions and amending several acts, including VAT and income tax rates. The key details of the bills are as follows: Financial
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Uruguay extends reduced VAT for tourism until April 2025
Uruguay’s Ministry of Economy and Finance has extended the 9% VAT reduction for certain tourism operations until 30 April 2025, provided that the payment is made using electronic payment methods such as credit cards, debit cards or e-money payment
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Thailand extends reduced VAT rate until 2025
Thailand’s Cabinet approved a resolution extending the reduced 7% VAT rate on imports, sale of goods, and provisions of services until 30 September 2025. The extension pushes the previous end date from 30 September 2024. The announcement was
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Slovak Republic approves draft bill with tax measures
The Slovak Republic government approved a draft legislation on 18 September 2024 amending various tax measures to consolidate the country's public finances. Taxation of high-income groups: The main changes include increased special levies for
See MoreVietnam extends 2% VAT reduction on specific goods and services until end of 2024
The Vietnamese government issued Decree No. 72/2024/ND-CP on 30 June 2024, which mandates an additional reduction in the VAT rate from 10% to 8% for various goods and services in the second half of 2024. Effective from 1 July 2024, the government
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Spain extends VAT cuts on essential food products
Spain’s Ministry of Finance announced in a release on Tuesday, 25 June 2024, that the Spanish Council of Ministers approved a Royal Decree-Law which extends the VAT rate reduction for basic food Items. The reduced rates were initially set to
See MoreSlovak Republic: Parliament dismisses fuel tax cut and depreciation options
On 18 June, 2024, the Slovak parliament rejected two proposed laws to temporarily reduce VAT and excise duty rates on gasoline and diesel from 1 July, 2024 to 31 December, 2025. Previously on 17 April, 2024, the Slovak parliament proposed a VAT
See MoreVietnam’s Ministry of Finance proposes tax reforms for 2024
The Ministry of Finance in Vietnam is taking steps to improve the economy and support taxpayers. A draft resolution has been accomplished, outlining key changes that will come into effect in the second half of 2024. VAT rate reduction The
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Cyprus: Online applications required for reduced VAT on private dwellings
Starting on 27 May, 2024, Cyprus tax authorities announced that taxpayers seeking a reduced 5% value added tax (VAT) rate on the supply or construction of private dwellings must submit applications online via the Tax For All (TFA)
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Brazil proposes regulations for implementing dual VAT system
Brazil’s government submitted a proposal on Wednesday, 24 April, 2024, to introduce a new dual Value Added Tax (VAT) system in accordance with the tax reform bill to Congress. The bill is yet to be discussed, but if it is approved it will be
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