Georgia expands BEPS MLI coverage through 22 additional treaties
According to an OECD update, Georgia submitted an updated consolidated position for the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent BEPS (MLI) on 27 November 2025. The update notably expands the list of Georgia’s
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UK: Secretary of State approves anti-dumping duties on Chinese biodiesel
The UK’s Secretary of State has approved the Trade Remedies Authority’s (TRA) final recommendation to impose a new anti-dumping duty on biodiesel imports from China on 24 November 2025. This announcement was made on 25 November 2025. The
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UK: HMRC outlines reforms to transfer pricing, PE rules, DPT for 2026
The UK’s HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) on 26 November published a policy paper outlining extensive reforms to the UK’s transfer pricing framework, permanent establishment (PE) rules and the Diverted Profits Tax (DPT). The update follows a
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US, UK strike agreement for tariff free pharmaceuticals
The US and the UK reached an agreement on 1 December 2025 that eliminates tariffs on British pharmaceutical products and medical technology. In exchange, the UK has committed to increasing its spending on medicines and reforming how it determines
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Switzerland: Federal Council approves amending protocol to tax treaty with Croatia
The Swiss Federal Council confirmed on 26 November 2025 the adoption of the dispatch for the protocol amending the 1999 income and capital tax treaty with Croatia. Signed on 18 July 2025, the protocol makes updates to the OECD Model Double
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Germany, Switzerland tax treaty amending protocol comes into effect
The Swiss State Secretariat for International Finance announced that the protocol amending the 1971 income and capital tax treaty with Germany came into force on 27 November 2025. The protocol, signed on 21 August 2023, updates the treaty to
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Switzerland: Federal Council adopts protocol to income tax treaty with Belgium
The Swiss Federal Council adopted the dispatch on 26 November 2025 for a protocol to the income tax treaty with Belgium. The protocol implements minimum standards for such treaties, including an abuse clause to prevent arrangements or
See MoreSwitzerland: Voters reject mega-inheritance tax proposal
Swiss voters decisively rejected a proposed 50% tax on inheritances of CHF 50 million (USD 62 million) or more on 30 November 2025, with 78% voting against it. This was higher than the two‑thirds opposition predicted in polls. The plan, put
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Albania, Luxembourg tax treaty and amendment protocol enters into force
Luxembourg announced on 28 November 2025 that the income and capital tax treaty with Albania, along with its amending protocol on 27 November 2025, officially entered into force on 25 June 2025. The original treaty, signed on 14 January 2009,
See MoreGeorgia: Parliament ratifies tax treaty protocol with San Marino
Georgia’s Parliament has approved the ratification of the protocol amending the 2012 Income and Capital Tax Treaty with San Marino on 26 November 2025. The protocol, initially signed on 17 October 2025, amends Article 25 of the treaty, which
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Russia: President signs 2026-28 federal budget laws, introduces higher VAT rates
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed the laws on the federal budget for 2026 and the planning period of 2027–2028, as well as the laws amending the Budget and Tax Codes and outlining the specific rules for implementing the budget system in
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Switzerland approves amendment to AEOI rules ahead of 2026 entry into force
The Swiss Federal Council has approved amendments to the Ordinance on the International Automatic Exchange of Information in Tax Matters (AEOI Ordinance), confirming that the revised rules will take effect on 1 January 2026 alongside the amended
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Belarus: President authorises tax treaty negotiations with Myanmar
The President of Belarus signed a decree approving a draft income tax treaty with Myanmar on 25 November 2025. The draft agreement provides a framework for Belarus to negotiate with Myanmar and includes provisions to eliminate double taxation on
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Russia: Government approves federal budget execution for first nine months of 2025
The Government of Russia has approved the execution of the federal budget for the first nine months of 2025, according to a report presented by Finance Minister Anton Siluanov at a Government meeting. All obligations for the period have been met.
See MoreUK: Government releases 2025 budget, mandates VAT e-invoicing from 2029
The UK government published Budget 2025 on 26 November 2025, introducing various measures to improve digital tax administration. One key measure is the requirement for all VAT invoices to be electronic from 1 April 2029. The shift to e-invoicing
See MoreUK retains SME transfer pricing exemption, plans new multinational reporting regime
The UK government will maintain its current transfer pricing exemption for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), while moving ahead with plans to introduce a new International Controlled Transactions Schedule (ICTS) for multinational
See MoreUK 2025 Budget: Government unveils tax incentives for businesses
The UK government has unveiled Budget 2025 measures aimed at cutting costs, boosting investment, and supporting business growth on 26 November 2025. Key business support measures include: Permanent lower business rates tax rates for over
See MoreRussia: State Duma approves 2026 tax code amendments
Russia’s State Duma has approved amendments to the Tax Code introducing key tax measures for 2026. Draft Law No. 1026190-8 passed its third and final reading on 20 November 2025. Under the changes, the standard VAT rate rises from 20% to 22%.
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