The Iraqi Ministry of Finance announced that Iraq had signed an income tax treaty with Switzerland on Thursday, 26 February 2025 . The agreement aims to prevent double taxation and enhance economic cooperation between the two countries. This

Kazakhstan issued Order No. 11-1-4/83 on 18 February 2025, amending the previous Order No. 140 from 27 February 2018, which outlines the list of imported goods exempt from VAT under investment contracts. The updated list has been expanded from

Kazakhstan has established a new Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Aktobe, set to operate until 31 December 2049. Under this initiative, companies involved in qualifying activities within the SEZ can benefit from up to 100% reductions in corporate

The Swiss Federal Council has submitted a proposal to Parliament to extend the international automatic exchange of information (AEOI) in tax matters. This extension, set to take effect on 1 January 2026, includes two key updates: the introduction

The Swiss Federal Tax Administration (FTA) issued final guidelines on 28 January 2025, concerning platform rules for goods. Under the new Article 20a of the VAT Act, platforms that enable transactions through electronic interfaces will be deemed

The Kazakhstan government has introduced proposed amendments to its Tax Code on 11 February 2025, aimed at reshaping the country’s VAT framework. The key changes include raising the standard VAT rate from 12% to 16%, alongside a new reduced 10%