International Tax Americas September 2025

      This e-newsletter gives you an overview of international tax developments being reported globally by KPMG member firms in the Americas Regions between 1 September and 30 September 2025.

       

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      Rodney Lawrence

      Head of Consulting for Strategic Corporates, Tax & Legal

      KPMG International

      Anguilla

       

      Anguilla

      Tax legislation approved and regulatory update

      Indirect tax

      26 September 2025

      Import goods tax replaces Goods and Services Tax (GST). Read more.

      Proposed legislationVarious tax topics04 September 2025Proposed adoption of amended common reporting standard (CRS). Read more.

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      Antigua and Barbuda


      Argentina

       

      Argentina

      Tax legislation approved and regulatory update

      Indirect tax

      23 September 2025

      Export duty rate of 0% for certain goods. Read more.

      Tax legislation approved and regulatory updateIndirect Tax04 September 2025Reduced excise taxes and tariffs on cell phones and other electronic products. Read more
      Tax legislation approved and regulatory updateIncome tax04 September 2025Amendments to income tax advance payment regime and installment regime. Read more.
      Tax legislation approved and regulatory updateIncome tax04 September 2025Property transfer code requirement eliminated. Read more.

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      Antigua and Barbuda


      Brazil

       

      Brazil

      Administrative and case law

      Income tax

      18 September 2025

      Legislation suspending increases to financial transaction tax (IOF) rates overturned (Federal Supreme Court decision). Read more.

      Proposed legislation

      Indirect tax

      15 September 2025

      Proposed amendments to indirect tax reform. Read more.

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      Canada

       

      Canada

      Proposed legislation

      Income tax

      22 September 2025

      Determination of whether corporations in “trust sandwich” are considered connected made at trust’s taxation year end. Read more.

      Proposed legislationIndirect tax19 September 2025Upcoming deadlines for distributed investment plans under goods and services tax / harmonized sales tax (GST/HST) rules. Read more.
      Tax legislation approved and regulatory updateIndirect tax15 September 2025Removal of retaliatory tariffs on certain U.S. goods. Read more.
      Proposed legislationVarious tax topics09 September 2025Consultation on cryptoasset reporting framework (CARF) and common reporting standards (CRS) amendments. Read more.
      Administrative and case lawIncome tax05 September 2025Relief from withholding tax on reimbursements to nonresident subcontractors extended to June 30, 2026. Read more.

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      Colombia

       

      Colombia

      Tax legislation approved and regulatory update

      Indirect tax

      29 September 2025

      Resolution consolidating and clarifying regulations under jurisdiction of tax authority. Read more.
      Proposed legislationIncome tax10 September 2025Tax proposals in Finance Bill. Read more.
      Tax legislation approved and regulatory updateIndirect tax10 September 2025Clarification of requirements for Authorized Economic Operators. Read more.

      Tax legislation approved and regulatory update

      Indirect tax

      3 September 2025

      Changes to tax reimbursement for exports of goods and services. Read more.

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      Costa Rica

       

      Costa Rica

      Administrative and case law

      Indirect tax

      22 September 2025

      Guidance on new digital tax platform. Read more.

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      Dominican Republic

       

      Dominican Republic

      Tax legislation approved and regulatory update

      Various tax topics

      29 September 2025

      Tax measures to support waste management passed by lower house of Parliament. Read more.

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      Honduras

       

      Honduras

      Tax legislation approved and regulatory update

      Various tax topics

      11 September 2025

      “Great taxpayers” must adapt financial statements to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for sustainability. Read more.

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      Mexico

       

      Mexico

      Proposed legislation

      Various tax topics

      29 September 2025

      Draft decree amending tax controversy rules. Read more.

      Administrative and case lawIncome tax26 September 2025Program inviting companies to correct tax status with respect to services received from suppliers not registered with Registry of Providers of Specialized Services or Specialized Works (Repse). Read more.
      Administrative and case lawIndirect tax16 September 2025List of 268 registered foreign providers of digital services (as of August 31, 2025). Read more.
      Proposed legislationVarious tax topics12 September 20252026 Economic Package includes proposed indirect tax reforms. Read more.
      Tax legislation approved and regulatory updateIncome tax10 September 2025Tax incentives for economic development in qualifying regions. Read more.

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      Peru

       

      Peru

      Tax legislation approved and regulatory update

      Various tax topics

      12 September 2025

      New income tax regime for agricultural sector. Read more.

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      Saint Lucia

       

      Saint Lucia

      Tax legislation approved and regulatory update

      Indirect tax

      26 September 2025

      Waiver of 6% service charge tax on essential goods. Read more.

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      Uruguay

       

      Uruguay

      Proposed legislation

      BEPS Pillar 2

      04 September 2025

      Budget proposals include Pillar Two minimum tax. Read more.

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      Venezuela

       

      Venezuela

      Tax legislation approved and regulatory update

      Indirect tax

      22 September 2025

      Value Added Tax (VAT) exemptions for key imports suspended amid economic emergency & VAT and customs duty exemptions for certain strategic imports. Read more.

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