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The Government of Tanzania has approved new regulations limiting the conduct of certain economic activities exclusively to Tanzanian citizens. The measure, promoted by the Ministry of Industry and Trade, was formalized through the Trading Licences (Prohibition of Business Activities for Non-Citizens) Order, 2025, published in Government Notice No. 487 on July 28, 2025. This provision […]

After nearly a decade of negotiations, the European Union (EU) and Indonesia have concluded an ambitious trade agreement known as the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), alongside an Investment Protection Agreement (IPA). This pact marks a strategic step toward opening new markets and reshaping trade flows between Europe and Southeast Asia.   Main points of

On September 19, 2025, the President of the United States issued a Proclamation restricting the entry of certain nonimmigrant workers, aimed at addressing potential abusive practices in the use of the H-1B visa. This measure, formalized through a memorandum from United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), introduces a significant change in the processing of

The rise of extreme summer temperatures in China has led to reinforced employer obligations regarding occupational risk prevention and high-temperature subsidies. National and local labor authorities now demand stricter compliance with regulations to protect workers’ health, particularly in sectors with direct exposure to heat. Legal framework The regulations are based on the Labor Law of

The trade treaty, which could come into force shortly, will eliminate most tariffs and give a strong boost to Spanish exports to Latin America. The Association Agreement between the European Union and Mercosur is entering its final stretch after 25 years of negotiations. The pact, which will integrate the EU commercially with Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay,

On July 18, 2025, the Council of the European Union approved the 18th sanctions package in response to Russian military aggression against Ukraine. This new set of measures intensifies economic, energy, financial, and technological pressure on Russia and Belarus in an effort to restrict their ability to sustain conflict and reaffirm the EU’s commitment to

Tax Changes Ahead: Summary of Key Changes for Individuals and Businesses The new tax reform promoted by Donald Trump brings with it key changes that will impact both individual taxpayers and businesses. Below, we detail the main points of the proposal, which includes tax reductions, enhanced deductions, and new phase-out thresholds. CHANGES FOR INDIVIDUALS 1.

On May 20, the Council of the European Union adopted the seventeenth package of sanctions targeting Russia in response to its continued military aggression against Ukraine. Russian “Ghost Fleet”: The EU has blacklisted 189 additional ships from third countries that have been supporting the so-called Russian “Ghost Fleet,” used to illicitly transport crude oil and

The Directorate General of Taxes (DGT) has issued binding consultation V0416-25, addressing key aspects of the application of the exemption provided for in Article 7p of the Personal Income Tax Law on income obtained from work actually performed abroad. The consultant, due to an employment relationship with a Belgian entity, travels 10 days a month

The Central Bank of Brazil has implemented important updates to its regulations for companies with foreign capital participation, in accordance with BCB Resolution No. 278 (December 31, 2022), amended by BCB Resolution No. 348 (October 17, 2023), and supported by Law 14,286/2021. These new provisions are essential for compliance with regulatory obligations and the proper