Tax Reform

Senators from the Socialist Party and the Broad Front met Monday with ministers Claudio Alvarado and Jorge Quiroz to deliver documents with observations on the megareform promoted by President José Antonio Kast's government.

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Hong Kong has gazetted a tax reform bill exempting private equity and venture capital funds from tax on performance-linked income. The bill is scheduled for lawmakers to read on June 24 and aims to attract talent to strengthen the city's role as a wealth hub.

Following the Senate's approval on December 17, Brazil's Congress passed PLP 128/2025 on December 26, raising taxes on fintechs—part of a broader fiscal package cutting benefits and hiking other levies to unlock R$22.45 billion for the 2026 budget. The fintech measure aims to align fiscal treatment with traditional banks for competitive neutrality, but fuels debate on stifling innovation and financial inclusion. Proponents see fair compensation; critics fear consumer harm.

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Following reports of potential delays and industry criticism, Japan will implement cryptocurrency tax reforms in 2028, reducing the rate to a flat 20% on gains treated like equity investments. The changes aim to boost predictability, retain domestic capital, and curb outflows to hubs like Singapore and Dubai.

The debate on Colombia's Financing Law in Congress was suspended until Tuesday due to lack of quorum in the Fourth Commission of the House of Representatives. The bill aims to raise $16.3 trillion to fund a 2026 budget of $546.9 trillion, but faces opposition and potential cuts if not approved. President Gustavo Petro warned of a possible default, while experts like Anif dismiss that risk.

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Brazilian states and municipalities disagree with the tax reform's simplification premises and plan to resume 'tax on tax' charges during the transition period. This could spark national litigation, undermining the reform's goal of reducing judicial disputes. The country already leads the world in tax litigation.