US releases further interim guidance on corporate alternative minimum tax implementation
The US Internal Revenue Service issued Notice 2026-7 on 18 February 2026, providing additional interim guidance on the Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax (CAMT). The notice addresses key adjustments to income in the financial statements, including deductible tax repairs, intangible amortisation, research expenditures, and production costs, while clarifying anti-abuse rules and revising prior guidance for financially troubled companies.
Read MoreMozambique enacts 2026 tax reforms, introduces VAT on digital services
Mozambique's 2026 tax reforms introduce a comprehensive digital economy VAT framework, stricter refund requirements, and revised simplified tax thresholds for small businesses. The legislation, signed on 29 December 2025, also extends consumption taxes, establishes special VAT treatment for mining and petroleum sectors, and updates customs tariffs under the African Continental Free Trade Area agreement.
Read MoreBotswana: 2026-27 FY budget proposes increased corporate tax rates, VAT reforms
Botswana’s Ministry of Finance presented its 2026–27 budget to the National Assembly on 9 February 2026, proposing a 3% corporate tax rise, higher taxes for top earners, and wide-ranging VAT reforms, including e-invoicing and taxation of remote services.
Read MoreJamaica introduces first-of-its-kind Special Consumption Tax in 2026-27 budget
Jamaica has unveiled its most ambitious fiscal shake-up in a decade, introducing a new sugar tax and a raft of levy increases to fund post-hurricane reconstruction and plug a growing gap in the national budget.
Read MoreNigeria: NRS clarification refutes 25% tax on building materials, funds
The Nigeria Revenue Service has dismissed viral claims that the Nigeria Tax Act 2025 imposes a 25% tax on building materials and construction funds, clarifying that the legislation instead provides VAT exemptions, mortgage interest relief, and tax incentives to reduce housing costs and encourage real estate investment.
Read MorePoland: Court rules deferred tax regime doesn’t exempt companies from transfer pricing rules
Poland's Supreme Administrative Court has confirmed that companies under the Estonian CIT (lump-sum corporate income tax) regime cannot avoid transfer pricing documentation and reporting obligations, ruling that these requirements remain mandatory unless explicitly excluded by law.
Read MoreEU Commission consults to simplify corporate tax rules
The European Commission has opened a consultation to simplify the EU corporate tax framework, aiming to cut red tape, reduce compliance burdens and improve internal market efficiency. Feedback is open until 16 March 2026.
Read MoreCongo adopts 2026 finance law
DRC’s Ministry of Budget has issued a circular to implement the 2026 Finance Law, setting out mandatory measures for tax collection, customs, and non-tax revenue, alongside digitalisation and strict oversight to ensure transparency and accountability in public spending.
Read MoreGreece extends mandatory e-invoicing deadline for large enterprises
Greece has extended the deadline for large enterprises to comply with mandatory electronic invoicing, giving businesses additional time to implement the required systems. Enterprises can use transitional arrangements to gradually adopt electronic invoicing while maintaining existing accounting processes.
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UN: Discussion of Protocol on Dispute Prevention and Resolution
19 February, 2026
In February 2026 the intergovernmental negotiating committee (INC)
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Nigeria: NRS clarification refutes 25% tax on building materials, funds
19 February, 2026
The Nigeria Revenue Service has clarified, on 17 February 2026, that the
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EU Commission consults to simplify corporate tax rules
19 February, 2026
The European Commission has opened a call for evidence to gather
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Mozambique enacts 2026 tax reforms, introduces VAT on digital services
19 February, 2026
Mozambique's President signed into law and ordered the official
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US releases further interim guidance on corporate alternative minimum tax implementation
19 February, 2026
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released Notice 2026-7 on 18 February
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Botswana: 2026-27 FY budget proposes increased corporate tax rates, VAT reforms
19 February, 2026
Botswana’s Ministry of Finance presented its budget proposals for the
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Chile: SII clarifies tax credit claim for foreign taxes paid
18 February, 2026
Chile's tax authority (SII) issued Letter Ruling No. 286 on 4 February
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New Zealand consults tax framework for off-market share cancellations
18 February, 2026
New Zealand's Inland Revenue has released a draft Operational Statement
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Germany publishes draft permanent establishment guidelines
18 February, 2026
The German Federal Ministry of Finance has released a draft of its revised
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South Africa: SARS outlines qualifying requirements for Domestic Constituent Entity GloBE Information Return
18 February, 2026
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) released the Business Requirement
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Transfer Pricing
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UN: Discussion of Protocol on Dispute Prevention and Resolution
19 February, 2026
In February 2026 the intergovernmental negotiating committee (INC) continued discussions on the UN Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation, looking at the early Protocol on tax dispute resolution. Dispute resolution mechanisms The INC is considering a list of
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Poland: Court rules deferred tax regime doesn’t exempt companies from transfer pricing rules
19 February, 2026
Poland's Supreme Administrative Court has ruled that companies using the deferred corporate income tax regime must comply with transfer pricing rules, including Local File documentation requirements. This ruling details a judgment from the Voivodeship Administrative Court in
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OECD releases Amount B Pillar One guidance, pricing automation tool
18 February, 2026
The OECD published new materials on 17 February 2026 to assist with the rollout of Amount B under Pillar One, which provides a simplified transfer pricing framework for baseline marketing and distribution activities. The release includes updated guidance in the form of FAQs and
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OECD introduces manual on mutual agreement procedures via technical webinar
11 February, 2026
The OECD hosted a technical webinar on the revised Manual on Effective Mutual Agreement Procedures (MEMAP) on 10 February 2026, in support of the broader focus of the BEPS Inclusive Framework and the Forum on Tax Administration (FTA) on improving international tax dispute
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Colombia: DIAN highlights 2025 transfer pricing adjustment requirements
10 February, 2026
Colombia’s tax authority (DIAN) has issued a notification, on 6 February 2026, for large taxpayers subject to the transfer pricing regime to make any required transfer pricing adjustments when filing their 2025 fiscal year income tax return. As filing deadlines approach,
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India: Tax Authority appeals high court ruling on treaty limits to dividend tax
06 February, 2026
The Indian Income Tax Department filed a special leave petition before the Supreme Court on 30 January 2026, challenging a Bombay High Court ruling that held Dividend Distribution Tax (DDT) could be limited by applicable tax treaties. The appeal seeks to overturn a decision that
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OECD updates manual on effective mutual agreement procedures
06 February, 2026
The OECD has released updated guidance by the Inclusive Framework on BEPS on 2 February 2026, aimed at improving tax certainty by helping tax administrations and taxpayers resolve cross-border tax treaty disputes in an efficient, effective and timely manner. The Manual on
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US: IRS releases US–Spain competent authority agreement on arbitration
05 February, 2026
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released Internal Revenue Bulletin No. 2026-6 on 2 February 2026. The bulletin includes Announcement 2026-3, which sets out the Competent Authority Arrangement agreed between the US and Spain to implement the arbitration procedure
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France simplifies EU public CbC reporting rules
05 February, 2026
France adopted new rules on 28 December 2025 to streamline compliance with the EU public CbC reporting directive (Directive (EU) 2021/2101), fully aligning national law with EU requirements and implementing the multiple reporting exemption. The directive, effective for
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Latvia introduces controlled transactions report to streamline transfer pricing compliance
02 February, 2026
Latvia has significantly reshaped its transfer pricing compliance framework from 1 January 2026, following amendments to the Law “On Taxes and Fees” adopted at the end of 2025. The changes are designed to modernise reporting requirements, reduce administrative burdens for
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Romania: MoF unveils comprehensive economic recovery plan
Romania’s Ministry of Finance has published a comprehensive fiscal and investment package on 9 February 2026, designed to accelerate economic
Read MoreSingapore: 2026 budget proposes short-term corporate tax relief, longer-term structural reforms
Singapore’s Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Lawrence Wong, has delivered the FY2026 Budget Statement in Parliament on 12 February
Read MoreChile: SII updates 2026 tax brackets, inflation adjustments
Chile’s tax authority (SII) has updated the annual global complementary tax brackets for the 2026 tax year. These adjustments are based on the
Read MoreQatar: GTA introduces global, domestic minimum tax framework
Qatar’s General Tax Authority (GTA) announced that it has implemented global and domestic minimum tax rules aligned with international standards
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