Vietnam: National Assembly approves VAT rate reduction, expands scope
Vietnam’s National Assembly has approved an extension of the VAT reduction from 10% to 8% for certain goods and services until 31 December 2026, expanding coverage to include transport, logistics, and IT sectors. Vietnam’s National Assembly
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UAE: FTA publishes updated corporate tax self registration manual
The updated corporate tax self-registration manual aims to simplify the registration process on the EmaraTax portal. The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) released Version 3.0.0.0 of the Corporate Tax Self-Registration – Taxpayer User Manual on
See MoreVietnam: National Assembly approves revised corporate tax law, introduces improved incentives
The amended CIT Law introduces new rules on capital transfers, revised SME rates, and targeted tax incentives. Vietnam’s National Assembly passed Law No. 67/2025/QH15 on 14 June 2025 , a major amendment to the Corporate Income Tax (CIT) Law,
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Czech Republic, Japan negotiates new tax treaty
The treaty will update and replace the 1977 tax agreement between Japan and the former Czechoslovakia. Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that negotiations for a new income tax treaty with the Czech Republic began on 16 June
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Australia: ATO issues additional guidance on public CbC reporting
The guidance outlines several benefits of voluntary registration. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) released additional guidance on its public country-by-country (CbC) regime on 12 June 2025. The guidance outlines several benefits of voluntary
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Hong Kong, Morocco to start tax treaty negotiations
Hong Kong and Morocco will hold their first income tax treaty negotiations from 23 to 27 May 2025. The Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has announced that Hong Kong and Morocco will hold their first round of income tax treaty
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Lithuania, Vietnam sign letter of intent for income tax treaty
Lithuania and Vietnam signed a letter of intent on 12 June 2025 to negotiate their first income tax treaty, which will take effect after finalisation and ratification. Lithuania’s Ministry of Finance has announced that representatives from
See MoreVietnam: Parliament approves gradual tax rise on beer and strong alcohol by 2031
Vietnam plans to raise taxes on beer and strong alcohol to 90% by 2031. Vietnam’s parliament has approved a plan to increase taxes on beer and strong alcoholic beverages to 90% by 2031, up from the current 65%. The tax hike will be phased in
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Philippines grants VAT exemption on medicines for major illnesses
Philippines announced a VAT exemption on medicines for cancer, diabetes, dialysis, hypertension, high cholesterol, and mental illnesses, effective 13 June 2025. The Philippines’ Department of Finance announced a VAT exemption for medicines
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Brazil, China protocol to tax treaty entered into force
The amended Brazil-China tax treaty (effective 14 June 2025) sets withholding tax rates for dividends, interest, and royalties. The amending protocol to the 1991 income tax treaty between Brazil and China took effect on 14 June 2025. Signed on
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Australia: ATO revises corporate tax residency guidelines
The ATO updated its corporate tax residency guidelines on 11 June 2025, clarifying the central management and control (CMC) test The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) updated its corporate tax residency guidelines in PCG 2018/9 on 11 June 2025,
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Philippines issues VAT filing guidelines for nonresident digital providers
The BIR has issued a form and related guidelines for nonresident digital service providers to file and pay VAT. The Philippines Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) issued Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) No. 52-2025 on 30 May 2025, introducing a
See MoreHong Kong announces 2024-25 property tax obligations for owners
Hong Kong property owners with taxable rental income must inform the Inland Revenue Department by 31 July 2025 if they don’t receive a tax return, or face penalties. The Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department has issued a notice on property tax
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Malaysia: IRBM grants e-invoicing exemption for revenue below MYR 500,000, defers for up to MYR 5 million
The IRBM announced that taxpayers with annual turnovers under MYR 500,000 are temporarily exempt from e-Invoicing. The Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRBM) announced on 5 June 2025 that taxpayers with annual revenue below MYR 500,000 are
See MoreAustralia: ATO announces GIC, SIC rates for Q1 2025-26
From 1 July 2025, the GIC annual rate will be 10.78%, and the SIC annual rate will be 6.78%. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) announced the general interest charge (GIC) rates and shortfall interest charge (SIC) rates for the first quarter of
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Thailand, Brunei approve first tax treaty
Thailand’s Cabinet approves its first income tax treaty with Brunei, following OECD/G20 BEPS guidelines. The Thai Cabinet approved the signing of an income tax treaty with Brunei on 4 June 2025. The agreement aligns with the latest
See MoreVietnam launches new tax rules for e-commerce and digital platform sellers
Starting 1 July 2025, Vietnam requires e-commerce platforms to withhold and pay taxes on behalf of sellers. The Vietnamese Government issued Decree No. 117/2025/ND-CP on 9 June 2025, introducing new regulations to manage tax obligations for
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Georgia, Korea (Rep.) conclude 5th round of investment agreement negotiations
Georgia and Korea (Rep.) finished their fifth negotiation round to strengthen investment ties. Georgia and Korea (Rep.) concluded the fifth round of negotiations on the Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (IPA) on 4 June 2025. The
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