Kenya’s Parliament is reviewing the Tax Laws (Amendment) Bill 2024, proposing a Significant Economic Presence Tax for digital services and a Minimum Top-Up Tax for multinationals.

Israel’s proposed 2025 budget includes a 1% increase in the VAT rate, moving it to 18%. This adjustment, along with other measures, reflects budgetary goals.

The EU’s VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) proposal, which simplifies e-invoicing and reporting requirements, has been approved. The new rules will impact cross-border and domestic transactions by 2030, with a push for member states to adopt digital reporting sooner.

Latvia is introducing mandatory e-invoicing for B2B transactions in goods and services starting January 2026. Detailed regulations will follow by July 2025. This change, recently approved by Latvia's Saeima, is aimed at enhancing digital compliance.

In response to the UK’s Autumn Budget, Isle of Man is set to introduce VAT on private school fees and raise tobacco duties. Alcohol duty on draught products will decrease from February 2025.

From November 4, 2024, to December 2025, Cyprus has implemented a 0% VAT rate on essential goods like baby milk, diapers, and fresh produce. This measure is aimed at easing costs for households.

Poland’s KSeF system for mandatory e-invoicing will cover all taxpayers starting April 2026. A transition period until September 2026 gives smaller businesses time to adapt.

Chile’s recent law introduces stringent anti-avoidance rules and updates to transfer pricing, aligning with OECD guidelines. Changes include new controlled foreign company rules and digital VAT mandates for platforms.

UK’s Autumn Budget introduces significant tax changes for non-UK domiciled individuals, CGT rate increases, and Stamp Duty hikes for additional properties. Businesses should also prepare for a new cryptoasset reporting framework by 2026.

The Dominican Republic has rolled out regulations for mandatory e-invoicing under Decree 587-24, applying initially to large taxpayers. Gradual implementation will bring all taxpayers on board.

The UAE plans to enforce e-invoicing for B2B and B2G transactions from July 2026. The government is currently working on accreditation for service providers and will update legislation by mid-2025.

Nova Scotia will reduce its Harmonized Sales Tax rate to 14% starting April 2025, aiming to support households and businesses.