Norway: Cabinet approves tax treaty with China
Norway's Cabinet has approved the new 2025 China-Norway Income Tax Treaty through Bill No. Prop. 6 S (2025–2026) on 31 October 2025. The agreement aims to prevent double taxation on income and curb tax evasion between Norway and China. The
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Russia: State-owned companies to introduce long-term executive incentive schemes
The Russian government has approved the introduction of long-term incentive programs (LTIPs) for top executives in publicly traded companies with state participation, following a proposal from the Ministry of Finance. This announcement was made
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Germany ratifies tax treaty protocol with Switzerland
Germany has published the law ratifying the sixth protocol, which amends the 1971 tax treaty with Switzerland on 30 October 2025. Signed on 21 August 2023, this agreement aims to eliminate double taxation and prevent tax evasion between the two
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UK: HMRC updates SME R&D tax relief guidance
UK’s HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has updated its guidance on Research and Development (R&D) tax relief for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Updates on 13 October 2025 clarified how companies can meet the R&D intensity
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Romania ratifies income tax treaty with Andorra
Romania’s President Nicușor Dan signed Decree No. 1016/2025 on 29 October 2025, which promulgates Law No. 170/2025, ratifying Romania’s income and capital tax treaty with Andorra. The agreement was signed on 27 September 2024. It aims to
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Italy ratifies income tax treaty with Kosovo
RF Report Italy has ratified the income tax treaty with Kosovo through Law No. 154. The Law was enacted on 16 October 2025 and published in the Official Gazette No. 251 on 28 October 2025. Signed on 22 June 2021, the agreement aims to
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Russia introduces law allowing financial platforms operators to act as parties in financial transactions involving securities, digital rights they issue
Regfollower Desk The President of Russia has signed a new law permitting operators of financial platforms to act as parties in financial transactions involving securities and digital rights they issue. The legislation also expands the list
See MoreRussia: MoF outlines key provisions for implementing 2026 federal budget, publishes 2027–2028 planned period
Regfollower Desk Russia’s Ministry of Finance (MoF) has published a draft resolution outlining key provisions for implementing the federal budget in 2026 and the planned period of 2027–2028. This announcement was made yesterday, 28
See MoreRussia: Bank of Russia lowers key interest rate
The Bank of Russia lowered its key rate on 24 October 2025, noting ongoing inflationary pressures. Regfollower Desk The Bank of Russia announced, on 24 October 2025, that the Board of Directors decided to cut the key interest rate by 50 basis
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Slovak Republic, San Marino to negotiate tax treaty
Any resulting tax treaty will be the first of its kind between the two countries. Representatives from San Marino and the Slovak Republic announced that the two parties engaged in bilateral discussions as announced by San Marino's Minister of
See MoreUK: HMRC reminds taxpayers of 2024–2025 self-assessment tax year deadline
HMRC has reminded taxpayers to prepare for the upcoming self-assessment deadline, noting that payments and return submissions must be completed on time to avoid penalties and interest. The UK’s HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) reminded
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Germany: Bundesrat approves amending protocol to tax treaty with Switzerland
The treaty will take effect after the exchange ratification instruments and apply from 1 January next year. The German upper house of parliament (Bundesrat) approved the amending protocol to the 1971 tax treaty with Switzerland on 17 October
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Iceland, New Zealand sign income tax treaty
This is the first income tax treaty between Iceland and New Zealand. Iceland and New Zealand signed an income tax treaty on 22 October 2025. This development follows after New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade announced that
See MoreRussia: State Duma approves draft tax code amendments in first reading
State Duma approves draft tax changes to fund defence, national projects, and social benefits. The Russian State Duma approved in first reading a draft law introducing wide-ranging amendments to the Tax Code on 22 October 2025. Finance Minister
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EU signs amending protocol updating tax cooperation agreement with Switzerland
The EU and Switzerland have signed a protocol updating tax cooperation, expanding automatic financial data exchange and introducing a framework for VAT recovery, effective from 2026. The European Commission announced, on 20 October 2025, that it
See MoreRussia, South Ossetia explores creation of special economic zone
Russian Deputy Minister of Economic Development led a delegation to South Ossetia to review investment projects, explore a special economic zone, and strengthen trade and economic ties. A Russian delegation led by the Deputy Minister of Economic
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Georgia, San Marino sign amending protocol to tax treaty
The protocol amending the Georgia–San Marino tax treaty, the first change to the original agreement, seeks to prevent double taxation, combat tax evasion, and align the treaty with the OECD 2017 Model Tax Convention. Officials from Georgia and
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Australia, Ukraine sign income tax treaty
The treaty establishes the first bilateral agreement between Australia and Ukraine and aims to eliminate double taxation on income, capital, fringe benefits, and withholding tax while preventing tax evasion or avoidance. Australia and Ukraine
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