Greece’s Ministry of Finance (MoF) has confirmed that the undertaxed profits rule (UTPR) and the transitional country-by-country reporting (CbCR) safe harbours under Pillar Two, as established in the Minimum Taxation Directive (2022/2523), officially took effect from 5 April 2024, the date of publication of the relevant Greek legislation. The confirmation comes through an official document...
The Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has issued a notice regarding the second instalments of tax for the 2024-25 year of assessment, which are generally payable in April. IRD urges taxpayers to note the due dates as stated on their demand notes and make prompt payments. Tax payments can be made through PPS, bank...
Canada’s Department of Finance has enacted key Budget 2025 measures following the Royal Assent of Bill C-15, the Budget Implementation Act, 2025, No. 1 on 26 March 2026, aimed at strengthening the economy, supporting investment, and enhancing financial sector oversight. Under Bill C-15, the Budget Implementation Act, 2025, No. 1, received Royal Assent. The government...
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has updated its foreign exchange rate guidance, which includes Monthly exchange rates for 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026, and monthly rates for February 2026. All foreign income, deductions, and foreign tax paid must be converted to AUD before being included in the return. There are rules about which...
Italy has gazetted Decree-Law No. 38 of 27 March 2026, effective from 28 March 2026, introducing several urgent tax measures that amend the 2026 Budget Law (Law No. 199 of 30 December 2025). It addresses multiple areas, including clarifications on VAT and import fees, enhanced investment incentives, and reforms to dividend and capital gains taxation....
Sweden’s Ministry of Finance (MoF) has proposed amendments to the Additional Tax Act (2023:875) to implement the side-by-side arrangement agreed by the OECD Inclusive Framework on 5 January 2026. The changes aim to align Swedish law with OECD/G20 global minimum tax (Pillar Two) guidance and reduce administrative burdens for multinational groups. Key amendments include: New...
Taiwan’s Ministry of Finance has issued a notice on 26 March 2026 that when a profit-seeking enterprise with its head office located within the territory of China invests in shares issued by a foreign company that has been approved to list and trade its shares in the Chinaany dividends distributed from such investment must be...
The Governor of Utah signed multiple bills on 23 March 2026, including Senate Bill (S.B.) 60, which revises the state’s corporate income tax rates. According to the Senate Bill (S.B.) 60, the corporate income tax rate will decrease from 4.54% to 4.45% for corporations doing business in the state. This applies to both domestic and...
Poland’s Ministry of Finance has announced the second phase of its National e-Invoicing System (KSeF) on 26 March 2026. From 1 April 2026 onwards, companies with 2024 sales below PLN 200 million must use KSeF for issuing invoices. However, smaller businesses with monthly invoice sales under PLN 10,000 gross receive an extended deadline until 1...
The Philippine Information Agency announced that on 25 March 2026, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed Republic Act No. 12316, authorising the temporary suspension or reduction of excise taxes on petroleum products under specified conditions. The Act takes effect on 9 April 2026. Republic Act 12316 allows the President, upon recommendation of the Development Budget Coordination...