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Welsh Government wants to hear your views on updating tax law

Tax law

People are being asked how they think Wales should manage changes to tax laws in the future.

The public consultation comes after the Welsh Government reviewed how it currently makes changes to Welsh tax legislation, including Land Transaction Tax and Landfill Disposals Tax.

These taxes, devolved to Wales, generate important revenue that helps fund Welsh public services.

Currently, some changes to tax rules require primary legislation, while others can be made through regulations. The Welsh Government is exploring the most appropriate process for making changes to ensure tax laws can be updated efficiently when needed, particularly in response to tax avoidance activities or changes to similar UK taxes.

The Green Paper on Making Changes to the Welsh Tax Acts explores several options, including introducing annual finance bills similar to those used by the UK Parliament, or developing new legislative approaches tailored specifically for Wales.

Submit your consultation by 28 November 2025: Making changes to the Welsh Tax Acts | GOV.WALES

The findings will help inform future decisions about how Wales manages its tax legislation and will be published by early 2026.

 


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