Turkey, El Salvador sign income tax treaty
Turkey’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that Turkey and El Salvador signed an income tax treaty during Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan’s participation in the 81st session of the UN General Assembly in New York, which took place from 21 to 27
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UAE, El Salvador sign double taxation agreement
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and El Salvador have signed a Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA), according to a 26 September 2026 press release from the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The agreement was signed in New York on the
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El Salvador sets tax interest rates for August 2026–January 2027
El Salvador’s Ministry of Finance has announced new interest rates for delinquent tax payments through an official notice issued on 31 July 2026. The announcement applies articles 1 and 3 of Legislative Decree No. 720, dated 24 November
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El Salvador: DGII issues 2027 guidance on low-tax and preferential jurisdictions
El Salvador’s tax authority (DGII) released guidance MH.UVI.DGII/006.002/2026 on 24 September 2026 clarifying tax compliance rules for 2027. The guidance establishes clear criteria for identifying international jurisdictions categorised as tax
See MoreEl Salvador broadens deductibility of business costs, expenses under new tax decree
El Salvador has released a more taxpayer-friendly interpretation of how businesses can deduct operating costs. On 11 May 2026, the Legislative Assembly issued Decree No. 568, replacing a seven-year-old rule that had restricted deductions in several
See MoreEl Salvador eliminates tax on non-resident stock market returns
El Salvador has eliminated a 3% withholding tax on returns earned by foreign investors in its stock market, marking a significant policy shift to attract international capital and boost economic growth. Legislative Decree No. 544, approved on 9
See MoreUS, El Salvador sign trade deal to promote critical minerals investment
The US and El Salvador signed an agreement to promote US investment in El Salvador’s critical minerals sector on 29 January 2026. Signed in Washington, the deal allows US companies to participate across the full critical minerals supply chain
See MoreEl Salvador announces benefits to encourage business expansions, tax credits range from 10% to 30%
El Salvador’s Legislative Assembly enacted Decree No. 498 on 16 January 2026, which took effect on 24 January 2026, with the aim to stimulate the national economy by offering tax incentives to established companies that increase their local
See MoreEl Salvador: MoF extends hours at express service centres to support taxpayers
El Salvador’s Ministry of Finance announced that, starting 1 December 2025, all Express Service Centres will operate with extended hours to better serve taxpayers. The new schedule is as follows: Monday to Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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US: Trade deals with several countries pledge to avoid discriminatory treatment of US digital goods, services
The Trump Administration's trade framework agreements, announced this week by the White House, include commitments from Argentina (signed 13 November 2025), Ecuador (signed 13 November 2025), El Salvador (signed 13 November 2025), Guatemala (signed
See MoreEl Salvador offers tax amnesty for pending obligations through July 2025
Regfollower Desk El Salvador's Legislative Assembly has introduced Decree No. 427 of 25 October 2025, which establishes a Special and Transitory Law to provide a tax amnesty regime. This initiative, spearheaded by the President and the Minister
See MoreEl Salvador to introduce tax amnesty programme for outstanding tax, customs debts
Finance Commission approved a plan allowing taxpayers to clear overdue tax and customs debts without interest or penalties. El Salvador’s Legislative Assembly reported that on 13 October 2025, the Finance Commission gave a positive
See MoreEl Salvador: DGII introduces Form F-935 to report withholding taxes by foreign agents, individuals, entities
The notice instructs foreign agents to report all withholding taxes on the Form by the 15th of the month after the taxes were withheld. El Salvador’s tax administration (DGII) released a notice on 30 September 2025, introducing Form F-935 for
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El Salvador: MoF publishes guidance on preferential tax jurisdictions
El Salvador lists low- and no-tax jurisdictions for 2026, with related tax rules and treaty guidance. El Salvador's Ministry of Finance ( MOF) issued guidance MH.UVI.DGII/006.002/2025 on countries considered to have preferential tax regimes with
See MoreEl Salvador: Congress approves tax on foreign NGO donations
El Salvador's Congress approved a new law, on 20 May 2025, which imposes a 30% tax on transactions from foreign donors to local organisations. The law is set to take effect eight days after its publication in the official gazette. The
See MoreEl Salvador raises interest rates for late tax payments
El Salvador's Ministry of Finance has raised interest rates for late tax payments applicable from 1 February to 31 July 2025. The annual interest rate is set at 7.99% (up from 7.53%) and will increase to 11.99% (up from 11.53%) if payment is
See MoreEl Salvador amends VAT and withholding tax returns
El Salvador’s Ministry of Finance has introduced new fields to Form 07 and Form 14, which taxpayers will be required to complete starting 1 February 2025. The forms have been updated to include the following changes: Sales to taxpayers;
See MoreEl Salvador ends bitcoin tax payments
El Salvador's parliament has approved changes to the 2021 law that made Bitcoin a legal currency on 29 January 2025. The amendments repeal provisions allowing tax payments in Bitcoin and make accepting Bitcoin voluntary for businesses instead of
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