UK: Legislation to ratify agreements with Jersey, Guernsey, and Kosovo

The UK HM Treasury has issued a statement delivered to Parliament by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, setting out the Government’s economic response to the conflict in the Middle East, including a series of tax-related and energy

Bahrain Shura Council approved legislation to ratify the income tax treaty with Jersey on 19 April 2026. Signed on 16 September 2025, the treaty is the first of its kind between the two jurisdictions. The treaty covers the taxation of

The Bahrain Council of Representatives has approved the law for the ratification of the income tax treaty with Jersey during its 25th Session on 7 April 2026. Signed on 16 September 2025, the treaty is the first of its kind between the two

Kosovo and Belgium have signed a comprehensive income and capital tax treaty on 16 April 2026, marking a significant step in strengthening economic ties between the two nations. The agreement was formalised during the Spring Meetings in

The UK’s HMRC has issued draft regulations on the carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) on 9 April 2026. The draft covers the administration of the tax, including emissions, as well as the monitoring and verification of emissions data. This

UK’s HMRC has issued updated guidance on the foreign income and gains (FIG) regime on 6 April 2026, setting out eligibility criteria, claim procedures, qualifying income and gains, and the implications for tax allowances. Background: FIG