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  • Arm’s length without a market (Ajit Jain on LinkedIn) (December 19) More

  • EU seems ready to move forward with OECD's pillar 2 plan (Błażej Kuźniacki on LinkedIn) (December 19) More

  • Peer review results on BEPS Action 5 (KPMG) (December 19) More

  • The Pillar Two origin story (Part 3) (PwC podcast, 48:17) (December 19) More

  • Global minimum tax agreement in jeopardy (Alex Parker) (December 18) More

  • Latest on BEPS and beyond (EY) (December 18) More

  • Transfer pricing – interquartile range and median (Borys Ulanenko on LinkedIn) (December 18) More

  • Global e–invoicing developments tracker (10 December 2025) (EY) (December 17) More

  • Home office or business hub? (Deloitte) (December 17) More

  • Tax treaty round-up (Deloitte) (December 17) More

  • US Treasury Secretary’s post on X relating to GloBE side-by-side negotiations (US government) (December 17) More

  • Global tax talk – tax in 60 seconds (Will Morris on LinkedIn) (December 16) More

  • Pillar Two update: delays, dissent, and the “safe harbour” patchwork (Neil Pereira on LinkedIn) (December 16) More

  • The future of transfer pricing controversy - an AI arms race? (Joel Cooper on LinkedIn) (December 16) More

  • Trade talking points (EY) (December 16) More

  • Remote work and permanent establishment after the 2025 Update to the OECD Model Convention (Geoffroy Galéa on LinkedIn) (December 15) More

  • After-Tax KPIs:  A SVP of Tax’s perspective (PwC podcast, 44:33) (December 12) More

  • Status of “side-by-side” GloBE negotiations (Dragoș Dăncău on LinkedIn) (December 12) More

  • Why AI is poised to make managing tax risk and controversy easier (EY) (December 12) More

  • Global e–invoicing developments tracker (3 December 2025) (EY) (December 9) More

  • Global tax talk – tax in 60 seconds (Will Morris on LinkedIn) (December 9) More

  • More jurisdictions commit to automatic exchange of information, new reports released (Deloitte) (December 9) More

  • OECD under growing pressure on Pillar Two (PwC video, 7:33) (December 9) More

  • Tax trends and developments for MNEs in 2026 (Loyens & Loeff) (December 9) More

  • 2025 update to OECD model treaty (OECD) (December 8) More

  • OECD's Global Forum 2025 Annual Report (OECD) (December 8) More

  • AI is already here (CIAT) (December 6) More

  • OECD 2025 Update to the OECD Model Tax Convention — key highlights (EY) (December 6) More

  • Pillar Two Side-by-Side challenges of EU law, global tax governance, sovereignty. Comments for a rational win-win path forward (William Byrnes and Pramod Kumar Siva) (December 6) More

  • How countries stack up in OECD’s 2024 APA Statistics Report (KPMG) (December 5) More

  • Seven essential actions to strengthen your global Pillar Two readiness (EY) (December 5) More

  • 5 layers of a transfer pricing audit (Borys Ulanenko on LinkedIn) (December 4) More

  • Telecommuting and taxes (Alex Parker) (December 4) More

  • Trade talking points (EY) (December 4) More

  • 2025 transfer pricing year in review (KPMG) (December 3) More

  • Global e–invoicing developments tracker (26 November 2025) (EY) (December 3) More

  • International tax news (November 2025) (PwC) (December 3) More

  • Most transfer pricing local files are built the wrong way around (Borys Ulanenko) (December 3) More

  • Peer review of the Automatic Exchange of Financial Account Information 2025 update (OECD) (December 3) More

  • Public consultation on tax issues relevant to global mobility of individuals (KPMG) (December 3) More

  • The New Tax Order: Evolving tax policy is rewriting the rules of business success (PwC) (December 3) More

  • GloBE rules require MNEs to remove the effects of “pushdown” purchase price accounting (PPA) adjustments from their numbers (Leonard Wagenaar on LinkedIn) (December 2) More

  • Most transfer pricing teams still live in step 5 of this picture: documentation (Borys Ulanenko on LinkedIn) (December 2) More

  • OECD Tax Certainty Day 2025 - consolidated information on mutual agreement procedures 2025 (Rhys Bane on LinkedIn) (December 2) More

  • OECD’s 2025 Model Tax Convention update: What it means for multinationals (DLA Piper) (December 2) More​​

  • Consultation document on global mobility of individuals (OECD) (December 1) More

  • Corporate Tax Statistics: report and related documents (OECD) (December 1) More

  • Report on ways to simplify taxation of cross-border business activities (OECD) (December 1) More

  • Good vs. bad transfer pricing (Borys Ulanenko on LinkedIn) (November 29) More

  • Treatment of equity accounted affiliates in GloBE rules (Chester Wee on LinkedIn) (November 29) More

  • Transfer pricing – PERCENTILE.INC vs PERCENTILE.EXC in Excel: Same data, different quartiles (Borys Ulanenko on LinkedIn) (November 28) More

  • Comments invited on tax issues relating to global mobility of individuals (Deloitte) (November 27) More

  • Public consultation document: Global mobility of individuals (OECD) (November 27) More

  • Report on recent US international tax developments (EY) (November 27) More

  • Report to G20 leaders on international tax cooperation, G20 leaders’ declaration on Pillar Two (KPMG) (November 27) More

  • Shaping a fair and consistent tax order in a fragmented world: between realism and ambition (Chiomenti) (November 27) More

  • We asked experienced TP practitioners how they handle loss-making comparables (Borys Ulanenko on LinkedIn) (November 27) More

  • 2025 edition of Corporate Tax Statistics released (Deloitte) (November 26) More

  • G20 Leaders' Declaration reflects continued engagement to address Pillar Two concerns (EY) (November 26) More

  • OECD issues 2025 Model Tax Convention update: new Commentary on cross-border working and other issues (PwC) (November 26) More

  • OECD releases update to Model Tax Convention (EY) (November 26) More

  • Pillar Two in practice: Seven lessons from the front lines of compliance (Deloitte) (November 26) More

  • The dirty secret of transfer pricing: we mostly don’t design models, we rationalize bad facts (Borys Ulanenko on LinkedIn) (November 26) More

  • Comments on use of interquartile range in transfer pricing (Borys Ulanenko on LinkedIn) (November 25) More

  • Global tax talk – tax in 60 seconds (Will Morris on LinkedIn) (November 25) More

  • November 2025 update on international tax cooperation delivered to G20 leaders (Deloitte) (November 25) More

  • OECD issues 2025 update to the OECD Model Tax Convention including guidance on remote work arrangements (Baker McKenzie) (November 25) More

  • OECD Tax Certainty Day 2025 - MAP & APA statistics (Rhys Bane on LinkedIn) (November 25) More

  • OECD TPG on contractual assumption of risk (Paul Sutton on LinkedIn) (November 25) More

  • OECD – Updates to fixed place of business in remote work (KPMG) (November 25) More

  • 2025 Update to the OECD Model Tax Convention - global mobility and beyond (Alvarez & Marsal) (November 24) More

  • When your remote worker PE is also your P2 eligible employee (Priscilla Koh on LinkedIn) (November 24) More

  • 2025 Update to the OECD Model Tax Convention: overview of key changes (Chiomenti) (November 21) More

  • OECD model tax treaty update: New guidance on remote working permanent establishments (Deloitte) (November 21) More

  • OECD report considers ways to simplify taxation of cross-border business activities (Deloitte) (November 21) More

  • Remote work, PEs, and the OECD (Lucas de Lima Carvalho) (November 21) More

  • Tax inspector: “Your cost-plus mark-up is minus 2%. Please explain.” (Borys Ulanenko on LinkedIn) (November 21) More

  • 2025 update to OECD Model Tax Convention (KPMG) (November 20) More

  • 2025 update to OECD Model Tax Convention – executive summary (Jitendra Jain on LinkedIn) (November 20) More

  • Beyond Pillar Two: global tax policy update (PwC podcast, 37:52) (November 20) More

  • Latest on BEPS and beyond (EY) (November 20) More

  • OECD releases the 2025 Update to its Model Treaty (Loyens & Loeff) (November 20) More

  • OECD updates Model Tax Convention to reflect rise of cross-border remote work and clarify taxation of natural resources (OECD) (November 20) More

  • Report considers ways to simplify taxation of cross-border business activities (Deloitte) (November 20) More

  • Tax policy insights (October 2025) (Alvarez & Marsal) (November 20) More

  • Updated list of signatories to the GloBE Information Return (GIR) MCAA (KPMG) (November 20) More

  • 2024 OECD MAP statistics: key trends in MAP and APAs as Ireland recognised as most improved jurisdiction for APAs (A & L Goodbody) (November 19) More

  • 2025 report on tax administration includes information on rise of AI (Deloitte) (November 19) More

  • Enhancing simplicity to foster tax certainty and growth (OECD) (November 19) More

  • GloBE rules – using sub-consolidated financial statements – transitional CbCR safe harbour (Chester Wee on LinkedIn) (November 19) More

  • Joint ventures and Pillar Two (KPMG) (November 19) More

  • Tax treaty round-up (Deloitte) (November 19) More

  • Trade lines (EY) (November 19) More

  • Your TP documentation won’t save you in an audit (Borys Ulanenko on LinkedIn) (November 19) More

  • Global tax talk – tax in 60 seconds (Will Morris on LinkedIn) (November 18) More

  • How Generative AI may affect value chains and transfer pricing (KPMG) (November 18) More

  • OECD Tax Certainty Day 2025 – MAP Awards (Rhys Bane on LinkedIn) (November 18) More

  • Segmentation in transfer pricing: Re-examining the economic reality behind arm’s length margins (Ajit Jain on LinkedIn) (November 18) More

  • 2025 report on effective carbon rates released (Deloitte) (November 17) More

Asia Pacific

  • Australia: Pillar Two: From policy to practice—Latest ATO guidance (Deloitte) (December 19) More

  • Australia: CARF to be implemented from 2027, first exchanges with other tax authorities in 2028 (Deloitte) (December 18) More

  • Australia: Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook 2025-26 tax summary (Deloitte) (December 18) More

  • Australia: Mining and petroleum: updated guidance for consultation (Tax authorities) (December 17) More

  • Australia: Weekly tax round-up (Deloitte) (December 17) More​​

  • Australia: ATO issues final guidelines for exemptions to Public CbC reporting (Deloitte) (December 16) More

  • Australia: ATO releases draft PCG on TP issues related to inbound distribution arrangements (Deloitte) (December 16) More

  • Australia: Proposed changes to transfer pricing guidance for inbound distributors (KPMG) (December 15) More

  • Australia: Draft Practical Compliance Guideline: Transfer pricing issues related to inbound distribution arrangements (Tax authorities) (December 11) More

  • Australia: Weekly tax round-up (Deloitte) (December 10) More

  • Australia: ATO administrative approach to public country-by-country reporting exemptions (KPMG) (December 9) More

  • Australia: ATO Top 500 findings report: Years of "justified trust" methodology, private groups (Deloitte) (December 9) More

  • Australia: Pre-capital gains tax status can be retained when shares are held through discretionary trust (Administrative Review Tribunal decision) (KPMG) (December 9) More

  • Australia: Sample #1 of GloBE rules return form (Tax authorities) (December 8) More

  • Australia: Sample #2 of GloBE rules return form (Tax authorities) (December 8) More

  • Australia: ATO releases sample forms for global and domestic minimum tax filings (Regfollower) (December 6) More

  • Australia: Beneficial ownership, instant asset write-off bill receives Royal Assent (KPMG) (December 6) More

  • Australia: Australia publishes Pillar Two compliance and administrative guidance - first returns due by 30 June 2026 (EY) (December 5) More

  • Australia: Sample combined Pillar Two return forms (KPMG) (December 5) More

  • Australia: Beneficial ownership, instant asset write-off bill passes parliament (KPMG) (December 2) More

  • Australia: Practical compliance guideline: Global and domestic minimum tax lodgment obligations - transitional approach (Tax authorities) (December 2) More

  • Australia: Announcement on reportable tax position schedule (Tax authorities) (December 1) More

  • Australia: Consultation paper on proposed News Bargaining incentive (Government) (December 1) More

  • Australia: ATO issues guidance on Pillar 2 filing obligations (Regfollower) (November 29) More

  • Australia: Monthly tax update (December 2025) (PwC) (November 29) More

  • Australia: Australia extends CbC reporting deadline (Regfollower) (November 28) More

  • Australia: Consultation on operation of 2018 GST reforms (KPMG) (November 26) More

  • Australia: Weekly tax round-up (Deloitte) (November 26) More

  • Australia: Super funds, collective investment vehicles required to complete reportable tax position schedule for 2026 (KPMG) (November 24) More

  • Australia: Judicial developments in the taxation of non-resident investors in Australia (Deloitte) (November 21) More

  • Australia: ATO to revise transfer pricing guidance on imported products (Regfollower) (November 19) More

  • Australia: Weekly tax round-up (Deloitte) (November 18) More

  • Cambodia: Announcement on capital gains tax (in Khmer) (Government) (December 1) More

  • China: Beyond zero tariffs – What Hainan’s new customs zone means for industry, investors, and the island (Dezan Shira and Associates) (December 19) More

  • China: Frequently Asked Questions in VAT management in China (Dezan Shira and Associates) (December 15) More

  • China: China monthly tax brief: November 2025 (Dezan Shira and Associates) (December 6) More

  • China: Unlocking China’s new VAT law: Key changes, business impacts, and compliance tips (Dezan Shira and Associates) (December 3) More

  • China and US: USTR extends product exclusions related to China section 301 tariffs (KPMG) (November 27) More

  • Hong Kong: Management fees paid to BVI affiliate not deductible (Court of Appeal decision) (KPMG) (December 2) More

  • Hong Kong: Employee fringe benefits: Tax treatment and reporting obligations (Deloitte) (November 29) More

  • India: Head office expenses and input tax credit provisions (court decisions) (KPMG) (December 18) More

  • India: Dividend distribution tax cannot exceed tax treaty rate (High Court decision) (KPMG) (December 15) More

  • India: “At-cost” transfer pricing model upheld for provision of technical services in oil and gas operations (tribunal decision) (KPMG) (December 12) More

  • India: Physical presence required for service PE under India-Singapore treaty (Clifford Chance case: court decision) (KPMG) (December 10) More

  • India: Netflix case (Transfer pricing – limited risk distributor or entrepreneur?) (Tribunal decision) (December 8) More

  • India: Taxpayer allowed foreign tax credits on income not taxable under Japan treaty (tribunal decision) (KPMG) (December 2) More

  • India: Notification for transfer pricing tolerance range (Tax authorities) (December 1) More

  • India: Deduction of payments for intercompany advisory and business support services allowed (High Court decision) (KPMG) (November 25) More

  • India: Netflix case: Taxpayer treated as limited-risk distributor and use of transactional net margin method upheld (tribunal decision) (KPMG) (November 19) More

  • India: Supreme Court on advocate-client privilege: imposes restrictions on summoning advocates during investigations (BMR Legal) (November 19) More

  • India: Comments on Indian transfer pricing case, Netflix (David Zářecký on LinkedIn) (November 18) More

  • India: MoF clarifies transfer pricing tolerance range for FY 2025-26 (Regfollower) (November 18) More

  • India and France: India-France tax treaty update favours long-term investors, expands capital gains rights (Dezan Shira and Associates) (December 17) More

  • India and Qatar: Income tax treaty between India and Qatar enters into force (KPMG) (December 4) More

  • Indonesia: Tax incentives for employees in labor-intensive industries, domestic holiday flights (Deloitte) (December 3) More

  • Indonesia: New import framework brings greater clarity for importers (Baker McKenzie) (November 28) More​​

  • Japan: Guidance on consumption tax relating to satellite launch transportation services (in Japanese) (Tax authorities) (December 1) More

  • Japan: Overview of tax system (2025) (KPMG) (November 18) More

  • Korea: National Assembly approves corporate tax hike in new budget plan (Regfollower) (December 6) More

  • Korea and US: US tariff modifications on products from Korea (KPMG) (December 4) More

  • Korea and US: US and Korea announce trade deal framework (KPMG) (November 17) More

  • Malaysia: Compliance review framework for e-invoicing (KPMG) (December 19) More

  • Malaysia: Tax highlights of bills that include measures beyond those announced in Budget 2026 (Deloitte) (December 18) More

  • Malaysia: Tax developments summary (December 2025) (KPMG) (December 15) More

  • Malaysia: Updated guidelines on e-invoicing (Tax authorities) (December 10) More

  • Malaysia: Stamp assessment and payment system replaced by e-Duti Setem starting January 1, 2026 (KPMG) (December 9) More

  • New Zealand: Emissions Trading Scheme for non-forestry industries (Deloitte) (December 17) More

  • New Zealand: NZ's R&D tax incentive regime - 5 years on (Deloitte) (December 17) More

  • New Zealand: Software development and SaaS expenditure under the policy spotlight (Deloitte) (December 17) More

  • New Zealand: Uber test case on whether Uber drivers are employees or independent contractors (Court decision) (December 1) More

  • New Zealand: Income tax treatment of software development expenditure and SaaS customisation and configuration costs – public consultation (Tax authorities) (November 20) More

  • Philippines: Statement on the immediate and temporary suspension of all Bureau of Internal Revenue field audits and related operations (Government) (December 3) More

  • Philippines: BIR commissioner suspends field audits, related field operations, Letters Of Authority (LOA)  and Mission Order (MO) issuances (Baker McKenzie) (November 28) More

  • Singapore: Updates to tax incentive subsidiary legislation (Deloitte) (December 17) More

  • Singapore: IRAS expands GloBE guidance with comprehensive new e-learning modules (Regfollower) (December 10) More

  • Singapore: Singapore’s Amount B initiative (David Zářecký on LinkedIn) (December 4) More

  • Singapore: IRAS releases eighth edition of transfer pricing guidelines (Deloitte) (November 28) More

  • Singapore: Updated transfer pricing guidelines include pilot implementation of Pillar Two Amount B (KPMG) (November 27) More

  • Singapore: IRAS revises transfer pricing rules, launches pilot SSA (i.e., Amount B) for baseline routine marketing and distribution activities (Regfollower) (November 25) More

  • Singapore: Singapore’s TP rules just shifted: 3 changes in the 8th edition you can’t ignore (Neil Periera on LinkedIn) (November 21) More

  • Singapore: Tax deduction for newly issued shares used to fulfil obligations under Employee Equity-Based Remuneration (EEBR) schemes (Deloitte) (November 21) More

  • Singapore: Transfer pricing guidelines (8th edition) (Tax authorities) (November 21) More

  • Sri Lanka: Postponed implementation of new VAT invoice format (KPMG) (December 16) More

  • Sri Lanka: Proposed amendments to tax incentives and exemptions (Colombo Port City) (KPMG) (December 2) More

  • Taiwan: Ministry of Finance clarifies business tax inclusive pricing (Regfollower) (December 11) More

  • Taiwan: CFC current year taxable profits – deductibility of pre-CFC losses (Government) (December 9) More

  • Taiwan: Southern National Taxation Bureau outlines tax treaty relief for overseas e-commerce operators (Regfollower) (December 9) More

  • Taiwan: Draft amendments to investment tax credit regulations announced (Deloitte) (November 29) More

  • Taiwan: Tax Bureau clarifies CFC investment income deductions (Regfollower) (November 29) More

  • Vietnam: Guidance on new corporate income tax law (KPMG) (December 19) More

  • Vietnam: Circular 99: What Vietnam’s new accounting regime means for IFRS alignment (Dezan Shira and Associates) (December 9) More

  • Vietnam: Vietnam VAT rates and applicability in 2025: a brief guide (Dezan Shira and Associates) (December 2) More

  • Vietnam: Summary of recent key tax legislative developments, November 2025 (Deloitte) (November 29) More

Europe

  • Belgium: Law including key employment and individual tax reforms approved by parliament (Deloitte) (December 19) More

  • Belgium: Second phase of Belgian tax reform approved by Parliament (Loyens & Loeff) (December 19) More

  • Belgium: Updated draft law on new capital gains tax on financial assets (KPMG) (December 18) More

  • Belgium: Law containing miscellaneous provisions approved by Parliament (KPMG) (December 16) More

  • Belgium: Parliament endorses tax reform targeting investment company share gains (Regfollower) (December 16) More

  • Belgium: Belgium announces e-invoicing tolerance period and new draft law on B2B e-invoicing mandate (EY) (December 9) More

  • Belgium: Draft law confirms e-invoicing grace period and clarifies the scope of mandate for non-residents (KPMG) (December 6) More

  • Belgium: Grace period for mandatory B2B invoicing announced for certain businesses (Deloitte) (December 5) More

  • Belgium: Three-month grace period for mandatory B2B e-invoicing (Loyens & Loeff) (December 5) More

  • Belgium: Three-month tolerance period for e-invoicing mandate effective January 1, 2026 (KPMG) (December 4) More

  • Belgium: Tax measures in budget framework 2026-2029 (KPMG) (November 26) More

  • Belgium: Retroactive amendments to lump sum allowances for foreign business trips (Deloitte) (November 21) More

  • Belgium: Extended filing deadline for domestic minimum top-up tax (DMTT) return (KPMG) (November 19) More

  • Belgium: Belgian QDMTT return deadline extended to 30 June 2026 (EY) (November 18) More

  • Bosnia and Herzegovina: Updated withholding tax obligations and forms (KPMG) (December 9) More

  • Bulgaria: Government withdraws 2026 draft budget law amid protests (Regfollower) (December 5) More

  • Bulgaria: Government announces withdrawal of Budget laws 2026 from parliament (in Bulgarian) (Government) (December 4) More

  • Croatia: Amendments to local Pillar Two rules adopted (KPMG) (December 18) More

  • Cyprus and US: Cyprus tax authorities issue clarification note regarding bilateral agreement with United States (EY) (December 2) More

  • Czech Republic: Changes in R&D allowances effective January 1, 2026 (KPMG) (December 10) More

  • Czech Republic: Comments on case concerning transfer pricing treatment of business restructuring (David Zářecký on LinkedIn) (December 10) More

  • Czech Republic: Documentation requirements for tax-deductible depreciation of real estate improvements (Supreme Administrative Court decision) (KPMG) (December 10) More

  • Czech Republic: Supreme Administrative Court issues ruling on limits of transfer pricing rules (Regfollower) (November 19) More

  • Czech Republic: Aufeer Design case – transfer pricing – deductibility of advertising expenses (Supreme Administrative Court) (in Czech) (TPcases) (November 18) More

  • Denmark: Global Services A/S case – transfer pricing – business restructuring – valuation of intangibles – in Danish (TPcases) (December 16) More

  • Estonia: Estonia did not approve the proposed amendments to the minimum tax rules (Government statement) (December 11) More

  • Estonia: Significant tax changes in Estonia from 2026 (EY) (December 9) More

  • Estonia: Estonia calls for Pillar 2 tax flexibility for small EU economies (Regfollower) (November 18) More

  • Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, and Slovakia: 5 small EU Member States call on the EU to extend their deferral of the introduction of the EU GloBE Directive (Estonian government press release) (December 18) More

  • Estonia and EU: Estonia: Implementation of the minimum tax must be flexible and thoroughly assessed – includes Estonia’s letter to the European Commission (Government) (December 6) More

  • Estonia and EU: Finance Minister urges EU flexibility on minimum tax (Regfollower) (December 6) More

  • EU: ECOFIN approves interim EUR 3 customs levy for small parcels (Deloitte) (December 19) More

  • EU: E-News from KPMG’s EU Tax Centre (KPMG) (December 18) More

  • EU: ECOFIN approves two reports on tax-related initiatives and 2025 Code of Conduct Group conclusion (KPMG) (December 18) More

  • EU: EU Tax Directives #6: Repeal of 3 proposed EU Tax Directives (Loyens & Loeff) (December 18) More

  • EU: European Commission releases EU “tax gap” report (Commission) (December 18) More

  • EU: European Commission publishes December 2025 infringements package (Deloitte) (December 16) More

  • EU: Small consignments entering EU subject to fixed customs duty beginning July 1, 2026 (KPMG) (December 16) More

  • EU: Opinion Statement on technical simplification of EU’s Anti-Tax Avoidance Directive (ATAD) (CFE Tax Advisers Europe) (December 15) More

  • EU: Second evaluation of the EU Directive on Administrative Cooperation in Taxation (DAC) (PwC) (December 15) More

  • EU: Transfer pricing implications of CJEU judgment on application of VAT to cross-border intra-group services (KPMG) (December 9) More

  • EU: Exemption of inbound dividends from non-corporate taxes under the Parent-Subsidiary Directive – Opinion Statement on decision of CJEU in Cases C-92/24 to C-94/24, Banca Mediolanum (CFE Tax Advisers Europe) (December 8) More

  • EU: Triangulation simplification applies beyond three parties in EU VAT supply chains (European General Court decision) (KPMG) (December 5) More

  • EU: E-News from KPMG’s EU Tax Centre (KPMG) (December 4) More

  • EU: Estonia proposes that the EU consider 3 options for the EU’s GloBE Directive (Jason Hoerner on LinkedIn) (December 4) More

  • EU: Proportionality stricto sensu and the need for an autonomous EU rule-of-law review in direct taxation (Dennis Weber) (December 4) More

  • EU: CJEU judgment on compatibility with EU law of evidentiary requirements for non-resident pension funds seeking withholding tax exemption (KPMG) (December 3) More

  • EU: CJEU rejects appeal from General Court decision that Madeira Free Zone scheme not implemented in line with approved conditions (KPMG) (December 3) More

  • EU: EU revises Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP) (KPMG) (December 3) More

  • EU: Press release on evaluation of DAC (European Commission) (December 1) More

  • EU: Report on evaluation of DAC (European Commission) (December 1) More

  • EU: Working paper on VAT treatment of free-of-charge access to platform in exchange for user data (European Commission) (December 1) More

  • EU: Commission publishes second evaluation of administrative cooperation directive (Deloitte) (November 29) More

  • EU: CJEU referral (from Netherlands) on whether sale of real property qualifies as transfer of going concern for VAT purposes (KPMG) (November 26) More

  • EU: ECOFIN fails to agree on revisions to energy tax directive (Deloitte) (November 26) More

  • EU: Beneficial ownership continues to confuse, especially in an EU context. But is it really that bad? (Leonard Wagenaar on LinkedIn) (November 25) More

  • EU: E-News from KPMG’s EU Tax Centre (KPMG) (November 25) More

  • EU: European Commission publishes report on the evaluation of the DAC (KPMG) (November 25) More

  • EU: European Commission publishes second evaluation of the Directive on Administrative Cooperation in Taxation (DAC) (Loyens & Loeff) (November 25) More

  • EU: European Commission publishes follow-up assessment of directive on administrative cooperation (DAC) (Regfollower) (November 21) More

  • EU: Law professors file amicus curiae brief in ECJ case on whether the UTPR (in the EU GloBE Directive) conflicts with EU law (Amicus curiae brief) (November 21) More

  • EU: CJEU General Court judgment that Code of Conduct Group not covered by general presumption of confidentiality (KPMG) (November 20) More

  • EU: European Commission report on evaluation of DAC (KPMG) (November 20) More

  • EU: Commission paper on VAT treatment of free-of-charge access to platform in exchange for user data (KPMG) (November 18) More

  • EU: Agreement to repeal small consignments import relief (KPMG) (November 17) More

  • EU and Estonia: Estonia: Implementation of the minimum tax must be flexible and thoroughly assessed – includes Estonia’s letter to the European Commission (Government) (December 6) More

  • EU and Estonia: Finance Minister urges EU flexibility on minimum tax (Regfollower) (December 6) More

  • France: Additional Pillar Two guidance (KPMG) (December 18) More

  • France: Pillar Two: Latest FTA guidance (Deloitte) (December 16) More

  • France: France strengthens transfer pricing rules under 2024 Finance Act (Regfollower) (December 12) More

  • France: Administrative Supreme Court rules that losses must be offset on a FIFO basis (Deloitte) (December 11) More

  • France: Tax authority issues guidance on Pillar 2 global minimum tax (Regfollower) (December 11) More

  • France: Judgment of the Paris Administrative Court on MAP access (Rhys Bane on LinkedIn) (December 9) More

  • France: Second guidance on GloBE rules (in French) (Tax authorities) (December 8) More

  • France: Tax authorities issue second guidance on Pillar 2 global minimum tax (Regfollower) (December 6) More

  • France: National Assembly rejects first part of 2026 Finance Bill (Regfollower) (November 26) More

  • France and India: India-France tax treaty update favours long-term investors, expands capital gains rights (Dezan Shira and Associates) (December 17) More

  • Germany: Withholding tax on dividends paid by German hybrid entities (KPMG) (December 16) More

  • Germany: German cash pool participants in the focus of legislators and tax authorities (KPMG) (December 10) More

  • Germany: Obligation to disclose emails in tax audits (court decision) (KPMG) (December 10) More

  • Germany: Amendments to Pillar Two rules passed by lower house of parliament; draft DAC9 legislation submitted to upper house of parliament (KPMG) (November 27) More

  • Germany and US: German tax authorities update view on reduced WHT rates under Germany / US tax treaty (Deloitte) (December 5) More

  • Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, and UK: Private equity tax updates: hot topics Q3 & Q4 2025 (EY) (November 27) More

  • Gibraltar: Gibraltar to introduce Pillar Two registration and local Top-up Tax Return (EY) (December 17) More

  • Greece: New super-deduction tax incentives for defence sectors and manufacturing of vehicles, aircraft (KPMG) (December 12) More

  • Greece: Legislation allowing 200% deduction for investments in defence and related manufacturing units (in Greek) (Government) (December 8) More

  • Greece: Super-deduction regime to support investment in defence-related and allied manufacturing units (KPMG) (December 3) More

  • Greece: VAT suspension on real estate extended to December 31, 2026 (KPMG) (November 24) More

  • Greece: VAT Code amended to reduce certain tax burdens (Deloitte) (November 20) More

  • Greece: Guidance on application of digital transaction duty (KPMG) (November 18) More

  • Hungary: Proposed amendments to transfer pricing documentation requirements (in Hungarian) (Government) (December 8) More

  • Hungary: Proposed changes to transfer pricing documentation and data disclosure (KPMG) (December 5) More

  • Hungary: Hungary consults on overhaul of transfer pricing documentation rules (Regfollower) (December 4) More

  • Hungary: Autumn tax package adopted, including changes to global minimum tax rules (KPMG) (December 2) More

  • Ireland: Ireland's Pillar Two registration deadline is extended (EY) (December 19) More

  • Ireland: Government publishes Phase One Feedback Statement for reform of Ireland's taxation regime for interest (EY) (December 15) More

  • Ireland: Consultation on modernisation of Professional Services Withholding Tax (PSWT) and Relevant Contracts Tax (RCT), expansion of withholding tax to platform economy, and introduction of personalised deduction rates to new modernised withholding tax regime for self-employed workers (Tax authorities) (December 12) More

  • Ireland: Updated guidance on hybrid mismatch rules for partnerships (Tax authorities) (December 8) More

  • Ireland: Irish Revenue updates guidance on anti-hybrid rules for partnerships (Regfollower) (December 4) More

  • Ireland: Guidance on application of VAT grouping rules (Tax authorities) (December 1) More

  • Ireland: Feedback statement for Phase One of Reform of Ireland’s Taxation Regime for Interest (Government) (November 25) More

  • Ireland: Guidance on application of VAT grouping rules (KPMG) (November 21) More

  • Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, UK and Germany: Private equity tax updates: hot topics Q3 & Q4 2025 (EY) (November 27) More

  • Italy: Protest breaks out over 2026 budget proposal (Regfollower) (December 16) More

  • Italy: VAT audit focus on year-end transfer pricing adjustments (EY) (December 16) More

  • Italy: Revenue Agency updated VAT exemption for SMEs across EU borders (Regfollower) (December 6) More

  • Italy: De Grisogono case #1 – transfer pricing – CUP vs. TNMM (Supreme Court) (in Italian) (TPcases) (December 4) More

  • Italy: De Grisogono case #2 – transfer pricing – limited risk distributor – application of TNMM (Supreme Court) (in Italian) (TPcases) (December 4) More

  • Italy: Italy's permanent establishment concept affected by OECD 2025 Model Tax Convention update (EY) (December 2) More

  • Italy: The proposed Italian taxation of portfolio dividends and the principle of non-(reverse) discrimination (BonelliErede) (November 26) More

  • Italy: Filing and payment obligations for Pillar Two top-up tax (KPMG) (November 21) More

  • Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, UK, Germany and Ireland: Private equity tax updates: hot topics Q3 & Q4 2025 (EY) (November 27) More

  • Jersey: Draft regulations implementing cryptoasset reporting framework (KPMG) (December 19) More

  • Latvia: Partial implementation of reporting obligations for cryptoasset service providers (DAC8) (KPMG) (December 3) More

  • Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Slovakia and Estonia: 5 small EU Member States call on the EU to extend their deferral of the introduction of the EU GloBE Directive (Estonian government press release) (December 18) More

  • Liechtenstein: Additional Pillar Two registration requirement adopted (KPMG) (November 20) More

  • Liechtenstein, Switzerland, and US: US revises tariffs on products from Liechtenstein and Switzerland (KPMG) (December 18) More

  • Liechtenstein, Switzerland, US, Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador and Guatemala: US announces new trade frameworks and expanded agricultural tariff exclusions (EY) (November 18) More

  • Liechtenstein, Switzerland, and US: White House announces framework for US trade deal with Liechtenstein and Switzerland (KPMG) (November 17) More

  • Lithuania: Amendments to corporate income tax, VAT, excise taxes, and real estate tax, introduction of insurance premium tax (KPMG) (December 5) More

  • Lithuania: Tax authorities approve long term corporate tax incentives (Regfollower) (November 25) More

  • Lithuania, Malta, Slovakia, Estonia and Latvia: 5 small EU Member States call on the EU to extend their deferral of the introduction of the EU GloBE Directive (Estonian government press release) (December 18) More

  • Luxembourg: New circular modifies VAT treatment of company cars and repeals prior guidance (Deloitte) (November 28) More

  • Luxembourg: Guidance clarifies VAT treatment of company cars (KPMG) (November 19) More

  • Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, UK, Germany, Ireland and Italy: Private equity tax updates: hot topics Q3 & Q4 2025 (EY) (November 27) More

  • Malta: Gearing up for crypto asset tax reporting requirements in 2026 (Deloitte) (December 16) More

  • Malta: Guidance on automatic exchange ot information (AEOI) (KPMG) (November 19) More

  • Malta, Slovakia, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania: 5 small EU Member States call on the EU to extend their deferral of the introduction of the EU GloBE Directive (Estonian government press release) (December 18) More

  • Montenegro: Draft domestic minimum top-up tax published (in Croatian) (Government) (December 6) More

  • Netherlands: Consultation on changes to definition of mutual fund and introduction of an opt-out scheme (KPMG) (December 19) More

  • Netherlands: Consultation proposal to amend the FGR regime (Loyens & Loeff) (December 17) More

  • Netherlands: Dutch tax classification of (non-)Dutch limited partnerships – current state of play (Loyens & Loeff) (December 17) More

  • Netherlands: Interest expenses non-deductible when debt acquisition abuses law (Supreme Court decision) (KPMG) (December 17) More

  • Netherlands: Tax Administration clarifies correction of pre-Pillar 2 tax charges under minimum tax Act 2024 (Regfollower) (December 16) More

  • Netherlands: Decree on tax treatment of funds for joint account (FGR) and “transparent funds” (in Dutch) (Government) (December 8) More

  • Netherlands: Updated Dutch Fund Decree: Key updates for limited partnerships and investment funds (Norton Rose Fulbright) (December 5) More

  • Netherlands: Updated Fund Decree – latest on Dutch tax classification as FGR for Dutch and non-Dutch limited partnerships (Loyens & Loeff) (December 4) More

  • Netherlands: 2026 Tax Plan adopted by lower house of Parliament, including Pillar Two changes and implementation of DAC9 (KPMG) (December 2) More

  • Netherlands: Dutch tax classification of (non-)Dutch limited partnerships – current state of play (Loyens & Loeff) (November 29) More

  • Netherlands: Dutch Supreme Court sends VAT case for property transfers to CJEU (Loyens & Loeff) (November 24) More

  • Netherlands and Brazil: A-G opinion Dutch Supreme Court - Brazilian interest on net equity (Rhys Bane on LinkedIn) (December 16) More

  • Netherlands, Portugal, UK, Germany, Ireland, Italy and Luxembourg: Private equity tax updates: hot topics Q3 & Q4 2025 (EY) (November 27) More

  • Netherlands and Brazil: Dutch Advocate General classifies Brazilian interest on net equity payments as dividends (EY) (November 20) More

  • Poland: Amendments to corporate income tax for banks and exemptions for investment funds (KPMG) (December 18) More

  • Poland: Parliament adopts 2026 Budget Act, increases bank tax rates (Regfollower) (December 10) More

  • Poland: Legislation passed by upper house of Parliament includes direct and indirect tax changes (including simplifying tax regulations on accelerated depreciation) (KPMG) (December 4) More

  • Poland: Summaries of recent Supreme Administrative Court decisions: (1) management fees not eligible for tax exemption; and (2) residential building not subject to property tax rate for premises used for business purposes (KPMG) (December 4) More

  • Poland: Parliament extends withholding tax exemption for foreign investors, aligns law with EU rules (Regfollower) (November 21) More

  • Poland: Continuity of business as condition for VAT exemption (Supreme Administrative Court decision) (KPMG) (November 19) More

  • Portugal: CJEU rules Portuguese withholding tax partially incompatible with EU law (Deloitte) (December 4) More

  • Portugal: Guidance on new VAT group regime (in Portuguese) (Tax authorities) (December 1) More

  • Portugal: Standard corporate income tax rate reduced (Deloitte) (November 24) More

  • Portugal: VAT group regime clarified (Deloitte) (November 24) More

  • Portugal: Reduction in corporate income tax rates from 20% to 17% (KPMG) (November 20) More

  • Portugal: Indirect taxes newsletter (November 2025) (Garrigues) (November 19) More

  • Portugal, UK, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg and Netherlands: Private equity tax updates: hot topics Q3 & Q4 2025 (EY) (November 27) More

  • Romania: Amendments to fiscal code and introduction of new logistics fee (KPMG) (December 19) More

  • Romania: Proposed logistics tax on certain goods from outside EU (KPMG) (November 25) More

  • Romania: CbCR in the spotlight: Tax authorities launch awareness campaign for voluntary compliance with 31 December 2025 deadline (EY) (November 20) More

  • Russia: Russia simplifies tax registration for foreign companies (Regfollower) (December 4) More

  • Russia: State Duma approves 2026 tax code amendments (Regfollower) (November 27) More

  • Russia: State Duma approves key tax policy bill, introduces incentives for businesses and individuals (Regfollower) (November 20) More

  • Serbia: Amendments to e-invoicing law (KPMG) (December 19) More

  • Serbia: Amendments to VAT law adopted (KPMG) (December 15) More

  • Serbia: New green taxes effective January 1, 2026 (KPMG) (December 11) More

  • Slovakia: Slovakia revises financial transaction tax law, exempts self-employed individuals (Regfollower) (December 9) More

  • Slovakia: Amendment to Financial Transaction Tax Act introduces new rules (KPMG) (December 6) More

  • Slovakia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Malta: 5 small EU Member States call on the EU to extend their deferral of the introduction of the EU GloBE Directive (Estonian government press release) (December 18) More

  • Slovenia: Government endorses amendments to draft 2026-27 budget implementation Act, includes corporate tax increases (Regfollower) (November 18) More

  • Spain: Tax newsletter (November 2025) (Garrigues) (December 19) More

  • Spain: Spanish Supreme Court opens door for non-residents to apply the joint personal income tax-wealth tax limit – Major refund opportunity (Baker McKenzie) (December 10) More

  • Spain: Tax newsletter (October 2025) (Garrigues) (November 20) More

  • Sweden: Legislation amending interest deduction limitation rules (in Swedish) (Government) (December 8) More

  • Sweden: Parliament approves amendments to interest deduction limitation rules (KPMG) (December 3) More

  • Sweden: Parliament adopts amendments to interest deduction rules (Regfollower) (November 26) More

  • Sweden: Parliament approves amendments to interest deduction rules to comply with EU law (in Swedish) (Government) (November 25) More

  • Switzerland: Tax authority practices relating to business restructurings and DEMPE functions (David Zářecký on LinkedIn) (December 16) More

  • Switzerland: Federal Council consults on VAT amendments (Regfollower) (December 12) More

  • Switzerland: A global survey on the application of the control of risk and DEMPE frameworks: Switzerland (KPMG) (December 11) More

  • Switzerland: Proposal to expand VAT platform taxation rules to digital services (KPMG) (December 11) More

  • Switzerland: Swiss voters reject federal inheritance tax initiative (Baker McKenzie) (December 2) More

  • Switzerland: Voters reject 50% inheritance and gift tax proposal (Deloitte) (December 2) More

  • Switzerland, US and Liechtenstein: US revises tariffs on products from Liechtenstein and Switzerland (KPMG) (December 18) More

  • Switzerland, US, Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala and Liechtenstein: US announces new trade frameworks and expanded agricultural tariff exclusions (EY) (November 18) More

  • Switzerland, US and Liechtenstein: White House announces framework for US trade deal with Liechtenstein and Switzerland (KPMG) (November 17) More

  • Turkey: Extension of QDMTT return filing deadline (KPMG) (December 18) More

  • Turkey: Government extends through 2030 availability of temporary Article 67 on taxation of marketable securities and derivatives (EY) (December 16) More

  • Turkey: Revenue Administration extends Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax returns (Regfollower) (December 4) More

  • Turkey: Government extends Qualified Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax filing and payment deadlines and releases QDMTT return format for testing (EY) (December 3) More

  • UK: Hotel La Tour Supreme Court decision: no VAT recovery on share sale deal fees (Slaughter and May) (December 18) More

  • UK: HMRC publishes draft guidance on advance tax certainty for major projects service (Deloitte) (December 16) More

  • UK: HMRC updates to Capital Gains Manual (Deloitte) (December 16) More

  • UK: Tax measures in Finance Bill 2025-2026 (KPMG) (December 12) More

  • UK: Government pushes Pillar One implementation to 2027 (Regfollower) (December 11) More

  • UK: Finance (No. 2) Bill (Government) (December 9) More

  • UK: Parliament considers Finance Bill containing 2025 budget proposals (December 9) More

  • UK: Policy paper on proposed changes to transfer pricing, permanent establishment, and Diverted Profits Tax rules (Government) (December 8) More

  • UK: Finance Bill reforms to transfer pricing, permanent establishments, DPT legislation (Deloitte) (December 6) More

  • UK: HMRC has just updated its guidance on searching for comparables and arm’s length range (Borys Ulanenko on LinkedIn) (December 6) More

  • UK: New HMRC reward scheme for whistleblowers introduced (Macfarlanes) (December 6) More

  • UK: Primary legislation to charge NICs on salary-sacrificed pensions contributions issued (Deloitte) (December 6) More

  • UK: Government announces mandatory e-invoicing will go live with effect from April 2029 (EY) (December 4) More

  • UK: Pillar Two – UK realities (PwC podcast, 30:28) (December 4) More

  • UK: UK introduces Budget 2025 (EY) (December 3) More

  • UK: HMRC urges large businesses to review management expenses (Chartered Institute of Taxation) (December 1) More

  • UK: Autumn Budget 2025: business tax perspective (Macfarlanes) (November 29) More

  • UK: Government releases 2025 budget, mandates VAT e-invoicing from 2029 (Regfollower) (November 29) More

  • UK: UK retains SME transfer pricing exemption, plans new multinational reporting regime (Regfollower) (November 29) More

  • UK: Autumn Budget 2025 (Baker McKenzie) (November 28) More

  • UK: Autumn Budget 2025: balancing the books for energy and infrastructure investment (Slaughter and May) (November 28) More

  • UK: Autumn budget 2025 — Key business tax highlights (Baker McKenzie) (November 28) More

  • UK: Autumn Budget 2025: measures to close the tax gap (Macfarlanes) (November 28) More

  • UK: Autumn Budget 2025: UK Listing Relief for Stamp Duty Reserve Tax (Slaughter and May) (November 28) More

  • UK: Key tax highlights of Autumn Budget 2025 (Deloitte) (November 28) More

  • UK: Transfer pricing – interquartile range (David Zářecký on LinkedIn) (November 28) More

  • UK: Autumn Budget 2025 (PwC) (November 27) More

  • UK: Budget 2025: Reforming for growth? Our quick round-up of the key tax measures in the Autumn Budget (KPMG) (November 27) More

  • UK: Budget 2025 tax related documents (Government) (November 27) More

  • UK: Smorgasbord not showstopper: the UK Budget 2025 (Slaughter and May) (November 27) More

  • UK: Guidance on cryptoasset reporting framework (CARF) (KPMG) (November 26) More

  • UK: Group relief surrenders of tax losses and unlawful distributions (Baker McKenzie) (November 21) More

  • UK: HMRC urged large businesses to review management expenses (Regfollower) (November 20) More

  • UK: Transfer pricing: new HMRC guidance raises the bar for benchmarking studies (Macfarlanes) (November 20) More

  • UK and US: US agrees to remove tariffs on UK-origin pharmaceuticals, pharmaceutical ingredients, and medical technology (Government) (December 8) More

  • UK and US: US and UK strike agreement for tariff-free pharmaceuticals (Regfollower) (December 3) More

  • UK, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands and Portugal: Private equity tax updates: hot topics Q3 & Q4 2025 (EY) (November 27) More

Africa 

  • Africa: Global minimum tax design creates five key challenges for Africa (KPMG) (November 25) More

  • Cameroon: Significant economic presence standard introduced from 2026 (KPMG) (December 9) More

  • Egypt: Egypt unveils second tax facilitation package to ease procedures, boost compliance (Regfollower) (December 19) More

  • Egypt: Instructions clarify procedures to offset VAT credits against tax debit balances (Deloitte) (December 16) More

  • Egypt: Egypt introduces significant updates to VAT provisions (EY) (November 19) More

  • Ethiopia: Ethiopia issues a new Income Tax Proclamation (EY) (December 19) More

  • Ghana: Deduction at source for VAT paid to non-residents on digital services considered (Deloitte) (December 19) More

  • Ghana: Finance minister presents 2026 budget statement and economic policy (EY) (November 27) More

  • Ghana: MoF presents 2026 budget, proposes VAT reforms (Regfollower) (November 20) More

  • Ghana: Tax measures in 2026 budget (KPMG) (November 19) More

  • Kenya: Kenya Revenue Authority publishes draft regulations on Minimum Top-Up Tax (EY) (December 18) More

  • Kenya: Five-year tax loss carryforward limit under Finance Act 2025 (KPMG) (December 16) More

  • Kenya: High Court rules that valid objection to tax assessment must be filed on iTax system (EY) (December 12) More

  • Kenya: Kenya Revenue Authority to validate income and expenses in income tax returns (EY) (December 12) More

  • Kenya: High Court determines that digital platforms are liable for VAT on full customer charges (EY) (December 6) More

  • Kenya: High Court rules that government's objection decision sent to wrong email was ineffective (EY) (December 3) More

  • Kenya: Draft regulations proposing new framework for advance pricing agreements (APAs) (KPMG) (November 24) More

  • Kenya: Kenya High Court rules commissions received by payment service provider were VAT exempt (EY) (November 24) More

  • Kenya: Tax Appeals Tribunal rules switching services offered by payment service providers are VAT exempt (EY) (November 24) More

  • Kenya: Kenya Revenue Authority publishes draft regulations on Advance Pricing Agreement framework (EY) (November 20) More

  • Kenya: Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) imposes standards levy on manufacturers (Regfollower) (November 19) More

  • Kenya: Kenya enacts Virtual Asset Service Providers Act – a new regulatory era (EY) (November 19) More

  • Malawi: MoF presents 2025-26 mid-year budget review, to introduce Minimum Alternate Tax (Regfollower) (December 4) More

  • Mauritius: VAT applies on digital and electronic services by foreign suppliers from January 2026 (Deloitte) (November 27) More

  • Mauritius: Fair share contribution payment and filing obligations clarified by tax authority (Deloitte) (November 24) More

  • Mauritius: QDMTT effective dates and notification deadlines clarified by tax authority (Deloitte) (November 24) More

  • Morocco: Government approves draft decree updating transfer pricing documentation, filing rules (Regfollower) (November 19) More

  • Nigeria: Tax Appeal Tribunal affirms authority to grant interim and interlocutory reliefs in tax disputes (KPMG) (December 10) More

  • Nigeria: Guidance on withholding tax on interest from short-term securities; duty-free threshold for low-value imports; tax administration reform (KPMG) (December 5) More

  • South Africa: Requirements for certain unlisted companies to qualify as a REIT (KPMG) (December 18) More

  • South Africa: Proposed amendments to application of “conduit principle” in relation to trust distributions (KPMG) (November 21) More

  • Uganda: Comments on Translink case: fees for technical or consultancy services vs. independent personal services in Uganda / UK double tax treaty (Lucas de Lima Carvalho on LinkedIn) (December 10) More

  • Zimbabwe: Direct and indirect tax proposals in 2026 budget (KPMG) (December 2) More

  • Zimbabwe: Government announces 2026 budget, proposes digital services withholding tax (Regfollower) (December 2) More

Middle East & Central Asia​​​

  • Bahrain: Tax authorities release updated guidance on GloBE rules (Tax authorities) (December 11) More

  • Israel: Expansion of mandatory e-invoicing model (KPMG) (December 15) More

  • Israel: Comments on Hexadite transfer pricing case (David Zářecký on LinkedIn) (November 25) More

  • Israel: Ministry of Finance publishes draft legislation for implementing Qualified Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax (EY) (November 21) More

  • Israel: Hexadate case – transfer pricing – share acquisition, followed by sale of IP – value of sold IP (District Court) (in Hebrew) (TPcases) (November 18) More

  • Israel: ITA circular confirms major policy shift in approach to MNEs conducting R&D activity (Deloitte) (November 18) More

  • Oman: E-invoicing FAQs (Tax authorities) (December 11) More

  • Oman: Draft data dictionary for e-invoicing (KPMG) (December 2) More

  • Qatar and India: Income tax treaty between India and Qatar enters into force (KPMG) (December 4) More

  • Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia amends its integrated customs tariff schedule (EY) (December 11) More

  • UAE: Administrative Exceptions VAT Guide (Tax authorities) (December 12) More

  • UAE: Ministry of Finance to implement VAT law amendments starting January 2026 (Tax authorities) (December 11) More

  • UAE: MoF issues new resolution outlining fines for electronic invoicing non-compliance (Regfollower) (December 10) More

  • UAE: MoF publishes domestic minimum top-up tax guidance, FAQs (Regfollower) (December 10) More

  • UAE: New Federal Decree-Laws amending the VAT Law and Tax Procedures Law (Baker McKenzie) (December 9) More

  • UAE: Ministry of Finance publishes Cabinet Decision on penalties for noncompliance with e-invoicing (EY) (December 6) More

  • UAE: Taxpayer user manual – corporate tax payments (Tax authorities) (November 25) More

  • UAE: UAE completes first corporate tax compliance cycle: Key insights for future readiness (EY) (November 25) More

  • Uzbekistan: Uzbekistan outlines 2026–28 budget and fiscal plan, proposes higher corporate income tax (Regfollower) (December 9) More

Americas​

  • Argentina: Argentina updates transfer pricing compliance obligations (EY) (December 19) More

  • Argentina: ARCA consults on draft transfer pricing regulation (Regfollower) (December 11) More

  • Argentina: Argentina allows exporters to convert and display tax credit balances and export refunds in US dollars (EY) (December 9) More

  • Argentina: Solidarity contribution: Income tax deductibility and repetition claim explained (Baker McKenzie) (December 4) More

  • Argentina: Argentina proposes amendments to its transfer pricing regime (EY) (December 3) More

  • Argentina: Recent indirect tax developments (KPMG) (December 3) More

  • Argentina: Export rebate refund mechanisms; reduced export duties for certain oils (KPMG) (November 20) More

  • Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, and US: Trump announces pending trade pacts with Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador, and Guatemala (Deloitte) (November 18) More

  • Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, and US: US announces new trade frameworks and expanded agricultural tariff exclusions (EY) (November 18) More

  • Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, and US: US trade agreement frameworks with Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador, and Guatemala (KPMG) (November 17) More

  • Bermuda: Parliament adopts Tax Credits Act 2025 and Corporate Income Tax Amendment (No. 2) Act 2025 (EY) (December 16) More

  • Brazil: Brazilian tax authority issues guidance on new withholding tax on dividends paid to non-residents (EY) (December 19) More

  • Brazil: Law 15,270/2025 enacted to tax dividends and amend personal income tax rules (Baker McKenzie) (December 2) More

  • Brazil: Dividend withholding tax and refund mechanism for foreign investors (KPMG) (November 26) More

  • Brazil: Superior Court of Justice allows interest on net equity (INE) deductions related to prior fiscal years (Deloitte) (November 25) More

  • Brazil: Comments on Brazil’s new 10% dividend withholding tax (Lucas de Lima Carvalho on LinkedIn) (November 18) More

  • Brazil: The new Brazilian withholding tax on dividends (PwC) (November 17) More

  • Brazil and Netherlands: A-G opinion Dutch Supreme Court - Brazilian interest on net equity (Rhys Bane on LinkedIn) (December 16) More

  • Brazil and US: US revises tariffs on Brazilian imports, exempts certain agricultural products (KPMG) (November 24) More

  • Brazil and Netherlands: Dutch Advocate General classifies Brazilian interest on net equity payments as dividends (EY) (November 20) More

  • Canada: Canada tables bill with accelerated capital cost allowance and other immediate expensing measures (EY) (December 19) More

  • Canada: Canada Border Security Agency invites feedback on 2023 revisions to Valuation for Duty Regulations (EY) (December 15) More

  • Canada: Canada announces new trade measures for steel imports (EY) (December 10) More

  • Canada: Offshore Tax Havens: an intriguing problem for Canadian tax law (Jinyan Li and Angelo Nikolakakis) (December 10) More

  • Canada: Beneficial ownership – legal substance – Husky Energy files application for leave to appeal to Supreme Court (Kevin Kelly on LinkedIn) (December 4) More

  • Canada: 2025 budget implementation bill no. 1 introduced in House of Commons (EY) (December 3) More

  • Canada: DoF introduces legislation to implement 2025 budget, includes tax incentives for capital investments (Regfollower) (November 20) More

  • Canada: Canada's 2025 federal budget introduces revised transfer pricing rules (EY) (November 17) More

  • Canada, Mexico, and US: USTR request for comments on United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) automotive goods trade (KPMG) (December 5) More

  • Chile: SII implements new compliance requirements for digital platform operators, payment service providers (Regfollower) (December 5) More

  • Chile: Tax compliance confirmation process for platforms and payment service providers (KPMG) (December 4) More

  • Colombia: Senate rejects proposed tax reform bill (KPMG) (December 11) More​​

  • Colombia: Proposed implementation of OECD cryptoasset reporting framework (CARF) (KPMG) (November 25) More

  • Colombia: New customs regime proposed (KPMG) (November 21) More

  • Costa Rica: MoF announces 2026 corporate tax rates (Regfollower) (December 10) More

  • Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, US and Argentina: US announces new trade frameworks and expanded agricultural tariff exclusions (EY) (November 18) More

  • Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, US and Argentina: Trump announces pending trade pacts with Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador, and Guatemala (Deloitte) (November 18) More

  • Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, US and Argentina: US trade agreement frameworks with Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador, and Guatemala (KPMG) (November 17) More

  • El Salvador, Guatemala, US, Argentina and Ecuador: Trump announces pending trade pacts with Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador, and Guatemala (Deloitte) (November 18) More

  • El Salvador, Guatemala, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, US, Argentina and Ecuador: US announces new trade frameworks and expanded agricultural tariff exclusions (EY) (November 18) More

  • El Salvador, Guatemala, US, Argentina and Ecuador: US trade agreement frameworks with Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador, and Guatemala (KPMG) (November 17) More

  • Guatemala, US, Argentina, Ecuador and El Salvador: Trump announces pending trade pacts with Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador, and Guatemala (Deloitte) (November 18) More

  • Guatemala, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, US, Argentina, Ecuador and El Salvador: US announces new trade frameworks and expanded agricultural tariff exclusions (EY) (November 18) More

  • Guatemala, US, Argentina, Ecuador and El Salvador: US trade agreement frameworks with Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador, and Guatemala (KPMG) (November 17) More

  • Honduras: Honduras publishes “Guide on Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCR) Frequently Asked Questions” (EY) (December 10) More

  • Latin America: Latin American tax news - November 2025 (Joaquin Kersman on LinkedIn) (December 6) More

  • Mexico: Reforms to customs law (KPMG) (November 27) More

  • Mexico: Various direct and indirect tax amendments; new tax benefits in Yucatán – changes affect taxation of banks and insurance companies, as well as digital tax receipts (CFDI) (KPMG) (November 17) More

  • Mexico, US and Canada: USTR request for comments on United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) automotive goods trade (KPMG) (December 5) More

  • Panama: Approval of agreement to join Mercosur (KPMG) (November 20) More

  • Uruguay: Parliament modifies budget bill to clarify entry into force of the Qualified Minimum Domestic Top-Up Tax (EY) (December 9) More

  • US: Final and proposed guidance relating to s. 892 tax exemption for foreign governments (Deloitte) (December 19) More

  • US: Treasury releases final regulations on qualified derivative payments for BEAT purposes (PwC) (December 19) More

  • US: 3M – when courts say no (Baker McKenzie) (December 18) More

  • US: Final regulations: Base erosion and anti-abuse tax (BEAT) rules for qualified derivative payments (QDPs) on securities lending transactions (KPMG) (December 18) More

  • US: Highlights of regulations taxing the income of foreign governments from investments in the US (PwC) (December 18) More

  • US: Looking ahead to 2026—CAMT and asset management (KPMG) (December 18) More

  • US: Navigating the new powerful tax incentive for US production facilities under section 168 (Alvarez & Marsal) (December 18) More

  • US: Pillar Two: Key compliance obligations for US MNEs (Loyens & Loeff) (December 18) More

  • US: Tax Court holds that relevancy determination is required to apply Section 7701(o) (Baker McKenzie) (December 18) More

  • US: Treasury Department finalizes long-awaited section 892 regulations (Baker McKenzie) (December 18) More

  • US: Expanded s. 4960 “covered employees” definition for excise tax on excess compensation (Deloitte) (December 17) More

  • US: Trade lines: policy intelligence for global business leaders (EY) (December 17) More

  • US: US Court of International Trade clarifies refund pathway for IEEPA tariffs, denies preliminary injunction in IEEPA-related refund case (EY) (December 17) More

  • US: Final and proposed regulations: Income of non-U.S. governments and of international organizations under section 892 (KPMG) (December 15) More

  • US: IRS issues 2025 transition relief and hints at future tips and overtime information reporting obligations (Baker McKenzie) (December 15) More

  • US: REIT PLR addresses EV charging stations, amenities, storage facility services (PwC) (December 15) More

  • US: Report on recent US international tax developments — 12 December 2025 (EY) (December 15) More

  • US: State tax matters (Deloitte) (December 15) More

  • US: Treasury releases final and proposed regulations on taxing the income of foreign governments from investments in the United States (PwC) (December 15) More

  • US: Notice 2025-78: Guidance on FDDEI exclusions under section 250 following OBBBA (Deloitte) (December 12) More

  • US: Final regulations on corporate stock buyback excise tax: Overview (Deloitte) (December 11) More

  • US: Final stock repurchase excise tax regulations retroactively pare back rules (PwC) (December 11) More

  • US: Highlights of Treasury guidance on OBBBA international tax items (PwC) (December 11) More

  • US: Proposed regulations would source borrow fees to the residence of the recipient (Baker McKenzie) (December 11) More

  • US: District court upholds economic substance of intercompany transactions in Perrigo (Baker McKenzie) (December 10) More

  • US: Enhanced health care tax credit set to expire on 31 December 2025 (Deloitte) (December 9) More

  • US: IRS clarifies Trump accounts and international rules under OBBBA (Deloitte) (December 9) More

  • US: House taxwriting committee leader urges swift action on G7, Pillar Two plan (Deloitte) (December 9) More

  • US: Notice 2025-75: section 70354(c)(2) of OBBBA (Tax authorities) (December 8) More

  • US: Notice 2025-77: section 70312 of OBBBA (Tax authorities) (December 8) More

  • US: Notice 2025-78: section 70322 OBBBA (Tax authorities) (December 8) More

  • US: Digital Advertising Services Taxes: States catch up and look ahead (Deloitte) (December 6) More

  • US: FTC disallowance guidance under section 960(d)(4) related to section 951A PTEP (Deloitte) (December 6) More

  • US: Guidance on allocation of foreign income taxes and section 987 transition rules (Notice 2025-72) (KPMG) (December 6) More

  • US: Report on recent US international tax developments - 5 December 2025 (EY) (December 6) More

  • US: State tax matters (Deloitte) (December 6) More

  • US: Companies using PPI indexes to compute inflation for LIFO inventory should consider taking action before year-end (PwC) (December 5) More

  • US: Notices 2025-75, 2025-77, and 2025-78: Intent to issue proposed regulations regarding various international tax provisions of OBBBA (KPMG) (December 5) More

  • US: Treasury releases three international tax notices related to tax act enactment (PwC) (December 5) More

  • US: 2025 State R&D credit changes (KPMG) (December 4) More

  • US: Navigating the shift: The AI edge in indirect SALT—accuracy, speed, strategic insight (PwC) (December 4) More

  • US: Notice 2025-72 provides guidance on allocating foreign taxes (Deloitte) (December 4) More

  • US: Treasury redeems complex proposed excise tax regulations (Alvarez & Marsal) (December 3) More

  • US: Dispute prevention and resolution options: prefiling update (KPMG) (December 2) More

  • US: Transfer pricing landscape shifts amid IRS changes and tariffs (Grant Thornton) (December 2) More

  • US: Understanding the 2025 Perrigo decision through the lens of a craps game (William Byrnes) (December 2) More

  • US: Final regulations on excise tax on stock repurchases (Government) (December 1) More

  • US: Notice 2025-72 on repeal of one-month deferral election under section 898(c)(2) (Tax authorities) (December 1) More

  • US: Realigning year-end planning considerations after the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (PwC) (November 27) More

  • US: Treasury releases guidance addressing the repeal of Section 898(c)(2) and the recognition of Section 987 pretransition gain or loss (PwC) (November 27) More

  • US: Notice 2025-72: Intent to issue proposed regulations on repeal under OBBBA of one-month deferral election under section 898(c)(2) (KPMG) (November 26) More

  • US: OB3 Curveballs: Federal Tax interplay and State Tax conformity (PwC podcast, 33:15) (November 26) More

  • US: The IRS's blocked income regulations are themselves blocked (William Byrnes) (November 26) More

  • US: US State income tax digest: Highlighting significant income and business tax developments (PwC) (November 26) More

  • US: IRS provides 2025 penalty relief for reporting on qualified tips and overtime (PwC) (November 25) More

  • US: Final regulations: Guidance on 1% excise tax on repurchases of corporate stock (KPMG) (November 24) More

  • US: Final regulations on corporate stock buyback excise tax released (Deloitte) (November 24) More

  • US: Guidance on OBBBA’s tipped income, overtime compensation, and rural loans issued (Deloitte) (November 24) More

  • US: Report on recent US international tax developments (EY) (November 24) More

  • US: State tax matters (Deloitte) (November 24) More

  • US: Tariffs and Advance Pricing Agreements (KPMG) (November 24) More

  • US: Treasury issues final regulations on stock repurchase excise tax (PwC) (November 24) More

  • US: Branch profits tax imposed on foreign reverse hybrid may be reduced or eliminated under tax treaty (PwC) (November 21) More

  • US: Notice 2025-71: Interim guidance on tax benefit for lenders on loans secured by rural or agricultural real property under section 139L (KPMG) (November 21) More

  • US: Patel’s case - application of codified economic substance (section 7701(o)) (Błażej Kuźniacki on LinkedIn) (November 21) More

  • US: Trump semiconductor tariff policy plan most likely deferred, sources say (Regfollower) (November 21) More

  • US: Essential tax and wealth planning guide: 2026 edition (Deloitte) (November 19) More

  • US: Tax Court holds that regulations do not extend the BBA modification period (Baker McKenzie) (November 19) More

  • US: Fate of enhanced premium tax credit remains uncertain after government shutdown ends (Deloitte) (November 18) More

  • US: From scrutiny to strategy: building a resilient intercompany services framework (PwC) (November 18) More

  • US: IRS guidance allows trusts to keep tax status when staking digital assets (Deloitte) (November 18) More

  • US: US removes reciprocal tariffs on certain agricultural products (KPMG) (November 18) More

  • US: Year-end updates and tax planning for partnerships (KPMG) (November 18) More

  • US: Report on recent US international tax developments (EY) (November 17) More

  • US: State tax matters (Deloitte) (November 17) More

  • US: US Tax Court: Taxpayer’s elections under section 172(b)(3) did not relinquish carryback of specified liability loss (KPMG) (November 17) More

  • US, Liechtenstein and Switzerland: US revises tariffs on products from Liechtenstein and Switzerland (KPMG) (December 18) More

  • US and UK: US agrees to remove tariffs on UK-origin pharmaceuticals, pharmaceutical ingredients, and medical technology (Government) (December 8) More

  • US, Canada and Mexico: USTR request for comments on United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) automotive goods trade (KPMG) (December 5) More

  • US and Germany: German tax authorities update view on reduced WHT rates under Germany / US tax treaty (Deloitte) (December 5) More

  • US and Korea: US tariff modifications on products from Korea (KPMG) (December 4) More

  • US and UK: US and UK strike agreement for tariff-free pharmaceuticals (Regfollower) (December 3) More

  • US and Cyprus: Cyprus tax authorities issue clarification note regarding bilateral agreement with United States (EY) (December 2) More

  • US and China: USTR extends product exclusions related to China section 301 tariffs (KPMG) (November 27) More

  • US and Brazil: US revises tariffs on Brazilian imports, exempts certain agricultural products (KPMG) (November 24) More

  • US, Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador and Guatemala: Trump announces pending trade pacts with Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador, and Guatemala (Deloitte) (November 18) More

  • US, Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Liechtenstein and Switzerland: US announces new trade frameworks and expanded agricultural tariff exclusions (EY) (November 18) More

  • US, Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador and Guatemala: US trade agreement frameworks with Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador, and Guatemala (KPMG) (November 17) More

  • US and Korea: US and Korea announce trade deal framework (KPMG) (November 17) More

  • US, Liechtenstein and Switzerland: White House announces framework for US trade deal with Liechtenstein and Switzerland (KPMG) (November 17) More

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