When is a Qualifying Refundable Tax Credit Not Beneficial?
In most cases, a Qualifying Refundable Tax Credit will result in a higher Pillar Two effective tax rate than a non-qualifying tax credit. However, this is not always the case. We look at some examples in this article.
Romania Issues Final Pillar 2 Form for Nominating a DMTT Filing Entity
On July 9, 2025, ANAF Order 1.729/2025 was issued to nominate a single designated entity for QDMTT filing and payment purposes, if there are several constituent entities in Romania that are part of the same group.
Japan Issues Updated GloBE Information Return
On June 30, 2025, Japan issued its updated GloBE Information Return (GIR) to reflect the OECD GIR changes in January 2025.
Kuwait Issues Executive Regulations for its Domestic Minimum Tax
The Executive Regulations were issued on June 29, 2025, in Ministerial Resolution No. 55 of 2025. The Regulations provide for the detailed rules for the application of the domestic minimum top-up tax from January 1, 2025.
Hungary Extends Pillar 2 Registration Deadline in 2025 Spring Tax Package
Section 26 of the amendment law in the 2025 Spring Tax Package (approved on June 19, 2025), amends the registration deadline to the last day of the second month following the last day of the tax year.
Isle of Man Issues Updated Global Minimum Tax Order
On June 19, 2025, the updated version of the Global Minimum Tax (Pillar Two) Order 2024 was published.
Slovakia Issues a Draft Law to Implement June 2024 and January 2025 OECD Administrative Guidance
On June 16, 2025, Slovakia issued a draft law to amend its minimum tax act to provide for the June 2024 and January 2025 OECD Administrative Guidance, as well as EU Directive DAC 9 amendments.
Romania Issues a Draft Pillar 2 Form for Nominating a Filing Entity
On June 20, 2025, a draft Order was issued to nominate a single designated entity for QDMTT filing and payment purposes, if there are several constituent entities in Romania that are part of the same group.
Norway Opens a Consultation to Implement June 2024 and January 2025 OECD Administrative Guidance
On June 16, 2025, the Norwegian Ministry of Finance opened a consultation on a Draft Bill to amend the Norwegian Minimum Tax Act for the June 2024 and January 2025 OECD Administrative Guidance.
Spain Issues Draft Pillar 2 Forms for Registration, GIR and the Top-Up Tax Return
On June 3, 2025, the draft Pillar 2 forms were issued for public consultation. This includes Form 240 (registration), Form 241 (the GIR) and Form 242 (the top-up tax return).
