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Dominican Republic lawmakers advance bill proposing gambling tax-debt discounts

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The Dominican Republic Chamber of Deputies approved amendments to a gambling bill that proposes discounts on operators’ overdue taxes and fees accumulated through December 2025. The relief would require establishments and platforms to regularise and register with the relevant authorities; the bill now goes to the Senate, where its Finance Committee will assess the amendments.

If passed, the proposal could change how operators settle overdue tax obligations and meet registration requirements.

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Spain keeps 2027 tax modules for amusement machines at 2026 levels

Spain’s Ministry of Finance set 2027 tax modules for amusement machines in bars and other hospitality businesses through Order HAC/1161/2026, published on 5 November 2026. The order keeps the stated income-tax amounts per machine at 2026 levels and took effect the day after publication; businesses can opt out of the modules system for 2027 by 31 December 2026.

The Official State Gazette carried Order HAC/1161/2026 on Thursday 5 November; the order is dated 4 November and sets the personal income tax and simplified VAT modules for the coming year. Compared with 2026, the per-machine amounts for type A and type B are repeated exactly.

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