Saudi Arabia, Iceland income tax treaty enters into force
The income tax treaty between Iceland and Saudi Arabia entered into force from 1 January 2025. Signed on 4 December 2024, the agreement aims to prevent double taxation and is expected to encourage trade and investment by addressing tax
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OECD publishes transfer pricing profiles for eight countries
The OECD has published the revised transfer pricing country profiles, including profiles for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Costa Rica, Croatia, Greece, Iceland, Korea (Rep.), and Norway on 22 January 2026. These profiles focus on countries'
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Iceland: Revenue and Customs announces 2025 CbC report submission deadline
Iceland’s tax authority, the Revenue and Customs, has published a notification regarding the annual filing of the Country-by-Country (CbC) report on 25 November 2025. Pursuant to Act no. 90/2003 on income tax, entities subject to
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Iceland: Revenue and Customs announce corporate tax, VAT rates for 2026
Iceland’s tax authority, the Revenue and Customs, has released the key rates and amounts for 2026, detailing changes to corporate tax, VAT, and personal income tax. The rate changes are as follows: Corporate tax rate changes Income
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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
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Iceland: MoF consults several proposed tax reforms
The draft law seeks to revise provisions impacting both individuals and businesses, covering areas such as income tax deductions, deadlines for infrastructure tax payments, child benefit rights under the BREXIT agreement, and compliance requirements
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Iceland consults kilometre tax bill
Iceland opened a public consultation until 24 October 2025 on a bill proposing a kilometre-based road usage tax from 1 January 2026. Iceland’s Economic Affairs and Trade Committee launched a public consultation on 6 October 2025 regarding the
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Iceland consults on changes to innovation tax credit law
The consultation ends on 13 October 2025. The Icelandic Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs launched a public consultation on proposed amendments to Law No. 152/2009, which governs tax credit support for innovative companies. The
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Bahrain, Iceland join Vienna treaty convention
Bahrain and Iceland joined the 1969 Vienna Convention in September 2025. Bahrain and Iceland have formally joined the 1969 Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties. The countries deposited their instruments of accession on 24 and 25 September
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Iceland presents 2026 Budget, proposes implementation of Pillar 2 global minimum tax
Iceland’s 2026 Budget introduces the Pillar 2 global minimum tax (IIR and QDMTT), a kilometre-based vehicle tax, and a phased removal of fuel excise duties with higher carbon taxes. Iceland's Finance Minister, Daði Már Kristófersson,
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India–EFTA trade agreement enters into force
India signed the agreement with EFTA member states on 10 March 2024. The trade and economic partnership agreement between the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) member states (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland) and India will
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Iceland issues guidance on cruise ship tax, infrastructure fees
Operators must submit passenger reports within seven days of departing Iceland, with an ISK 400 lodging tax for domestic voyages and an ISK 2,500 infrastructure charge for international docked vessels. Iceland’s Revenue and Customs issued
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Montenegro: Government authorises signing of tax treaty with Iceland
The treaty will enter into force after the exchange of ratification instruments. The government of Montegnero has authorised the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to sign the tax treaty with Iceland. The decision was announced in a report on the
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OECD urges Iceland to reform its fiscal framework
The OECD report recommends that Iceland reform its fiscal framework to enhance sustainability and reduce economic volatility. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has published a report on 26 June 2025, advising
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Iceland, Montenegro conclude first round of tax treaty negotiations
The tax treaty talks took place from 3 to 5 June 2025. Iceland and Montenegro concluded their first round of negotiations for an income and capital tax treaty in Podgorica on 5 June 2025. Talks took place from 3 to 5 June 2025, and agreement
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Montenegro launches negotiation process for tax treaty with Iceland
Montenegro has approved plans to negotiate a tax treaty with Iceland and appointed its negotiation delegation. Montenegro’s government announced its approval of a plan to begin talks on an income and capital tax agreement with Iceland on 5 June
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Iceland consults on global minimum tax implementation
Iceland is holding a public consultation from 4 June to 5 August 2025 on a proposed bill to implement the Pillar 2 global minimum tax under the GloBE Model Rules. Iceland's Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs has opened a public consultation
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Iceland, Montenegro negotiate tax treaty
The Montenegro government published a proposal for negotiating an income and capital tax treaty with Iceland on 15 May 2025. The agreement aims to avoid double taxation and prevent fiscal evasion concerning income taxes between Iceland and
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