Ecuador, Panama sign TIEA
The agreement takes effect upon the exchange of ratification instruments. Ecuador’s Internal Revenue Service (SRI) announced the signing of a tax information exchange agreement (TIEA) with Panama on 14 August 2025. This is the first
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Brazil unveils Sovereign Plan to shield exports from US tariffs
Brazil’s Sovereign Brazil Plan introduces measures including BRL 30 billion in affordable credit, extended export compliance deadlines, and increased REINTEGRA refund rates to protect exporters, preserve jobs, attract investment, and support
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Chile: SII updates rules for digital platforms to confirm users’ tax registration
The new rules mandates digital payment and intermediation platforms to verify users' compliance with business activity obligations through the SII platform’s “situación tributaria” option, API tax ID queries, or other SII-provided digital
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Brazil launches export support programme, extends incentives for small enterprises
Brazil has extended the REINTEGRA tax credit programme to micro and small exporters, allowing them to recover 0.1%–3% of export revenue in indirect taxes, with a 3% credit rate set for 2025–2026 and a review planned for 2027. Brazil’s
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Colombia: Bogota Mayor’s Office proposes major tax reform for 2025
The tax reforms are aimed at modernising the system, boosting investment, and creating jobs. Bogota’s Mayor’s Office, Colombia, submitted Project of Agreement 767 of 2025 to the District Council, proposing a major tax reform designed to
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Venezuela prolongs state of economic emergency amid US tariff concerns
The state of emergency is set to remain in effect for 60 days, with the option to extend it for an additional 60 days. Venezuela published Executive Decree No. 5.157 in the Official Gazette on 8 August 2025, declaring a state of national
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Argentina eases advance VAT collection rules for select sectors
General Resolution 5738 exempts certain economic activities from advance VAT collection on transactions under ARS 10 million, effective 1 August. Argentina has issued General Resolution 5738/2025 amending General Resolution 2126 on 29 July
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US imposes 15% tariff on goods from Trinidad and Tobago
The US has imposed a 15% tariff on Trinidad and Tobago’s key exports like ammonia and methanol, but exempts tariffs on crude oil and natural gas. The US has implemented a 15% reciprocal tariff on imports from Trinidad and Tobago on 7 August
See MoreUS suspends de minimis duty exemption on low-value imports
The Trump administration has ended the duty-free treatment for imports valued at USD 800 or less, effective 29 August 2025. US President Trump signed an executive order on 30 July 2025, suspending the duty-free de minimis treatment for
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Venezuela updates VAT exemptions, designations of withholding agents
Venezuela’s Decree No. 5.145 suspends VAT exemptions on essential goods like food, medicines, and books, effective 30 June 2025, while Administrative Ruling SNAT/2025/000054 designates special taxpayers as VAT withholding agents from 16 July
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US: IRS issues guidance on safeguarding taxpayer identity with multi-factor authentication, IP PINs, and online accounts
The IRS and Security Summit urge taxpayers and tax professionals to use identity protection PINs, secure online accounts, and multi-factor authentication to safeguard against tax-related identity theft. The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has
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Mexico increases tariffs on goods via simplified customs scheme
The ad valorem tariff for goods imported by courier under the simplified regime has increased to 33.5%, while USMCA goods over USD 117 face a 19% tariff, effective 15 August 2025. Mexico’s tax authority (SAT) has updated tariffs for imported
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China pauses 24% tariff on US goods for 90 days, keeps 10% levy
China extends the suspension of 24% additional tariffs on US imports for 90 days, keeping 10% tariffs intact. China’s Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council announced on 14 August 2025 that it has temporarily suspended its additional
See MoreBrazil, Poland tax treaty enters into force
The tax treaty takes effect on 5 November 2025. The income tax treaty between Brazil and Poland will take effect on 5 November 2025, applying from 1 January 2026. The treaty, signed on 20 September 2022, aims to prevent double taxation and tax
See MoreUS: IRS announces tax relief to West Virginia storm victims
Individuals and households residing in or having a business in Marion and Ohio counties qualify for tax relief. The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued WV-2025-04 on 8 August 2025, announcing tax relief for individuals and businesses in
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Chile: MoF revises criteria for fuel excise tax calculation
The readjusted fuel excise tax will take effect from 7 August 2025. Chile’s Ministry of Finance published Executive Decree No. 242 in the Official Gazette on 6 August 2025, revising the components used to calculate the excise tax on fuels, as
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Indonesia, Peru sign FTA
The FTA aims to strengthen cooperation on combating narcotics, illegal trade, and collaboration across food, mining, energy transition, fisheries, and defence sectors between Indonesia and Peru. Indonesia and Peru signed a free trade agreement
See MoreChile: SII sets VAT filing and payment rules for foreign e-sellers, digital platforms
SII’s new Resolution No. 93 requires foreign taxpayers registered to declare and pay 19% VAT on remote sales or facilitation of low-value goods. Chile’s tax authority (SII) has issued Resolution No. 93 of 30 July 2025, setting rules for VAT
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