Italy: Revenue Agency updates tax codes for transition 5.0 credit, CFC regime
Resolution No. 14 establishes code "7079" for businesses receiving partial funding under the depleted Transition 5.0 programme, while Resolution No. 15 renames CFC codes to reflect the new 15% minimum...
Read MoreFrance: Tax Authority grants penalty relief following corporate tax rate ruling
Following a March 2025 ruling by France's highest administrative court, companies that incorrectly benefited from reduced corporate tax rates based on individual rather than group-wide turnover calculations have been given until 20 May 2026 to file corrected returns without facing penalties or interest charges.
Read MoreATAF, OECD conclude transfer pricing simplification workshops for African nations
The African Tax Administration Forum and the OECD have concluded a series of French-language workshops training over 130 tax officials from 17 African countries on simplified transfer pricing rules for baseline marketing and distribution activities, known as Amount B, which was integrated into international guidelines in February 2024.
Read MoreTaiwan: Ministry of Finance introduces online filing software for FY 2025 returns
Taipei National Taxation Bureau announces that corporate income tax filing software for the 114th fiscal year has been available from 15 April 2026, and online filing will open from 1 May to 31 May 2026 via the Ministry of Finance’s Electronic Filing and Payment Service website.
Read MoreBolivia: SIN enacts 100% VAT credit restoration for fuel purchases
Bolivia has scrapped the 30% cap on fuel VAT credits, allowing taxpayers to claim the full 100% from 13 April 2026—cutting costs, improving cash flow, and strengthening compliance across key sectors.
Read MoreIreland cuts fuel excise, announces support package for transport and agriculture
The Irish government announced on 13 April 2026 additional fuel excise cuts of 10 cents on petrol and diesel, postponement of the 1 May carbon tax increase, various sector-specific supports for transport, farming and fisheries, with all relief measures effective until 31 July 2026.
Read MoreNetherlands consults stricter anti-dividend stripping rules with 15% net return test
The Dutch Ministry of Finance has launched a public consultation on four new anti-dividend stripping measures, including a net return test denying tax benefits when net returns fall below 15% of gross dividends and a German-Austrian style 45-day holding requirement with a minimum 70% economic exposure.
Read MoreSouth Africa enacts legal framework for e-invoicing, e-reporting
South Africa has introduced the Tax Administration Laws Amendment Act, 2026, establishing definitions and an interoperability framework for e-invoicing and voluntary e-reporting under the VAT Act, with full implementation expected by 2028.
Read MoreTaiwan reminds suspended enterprises to file income tax returns
Kaohsiung National Taxation Bureau reminds profit-seeking enterprises with approved suspension of operations in the 2025 tax year that they must still file income tax returns within the statutory deadline in May, or face late-filing or non-filing penalties under the Income Tax Act.
Read MoreIreland cuts tax on fuel, postpones carbon tax increase
Irish Revenue has cut Mineral Oil Tax rates on petrol, diesel and gas oil from 15 April 2026. The scheduled carbon tax increase is postponed until 14 October 2026, easing near‑term energy costs.
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Belgium: Constitutional Court upholds tax penalty rules blocking loss deductions
17 April, 2026
Belgium’s Constitutional Court delivered its decision regarding Case No.
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Malaysia introduces income tax exemption for tour operators
17 April, 2026
The Malaysian government has issued the Income Tax (Tour Operator Company)
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Nicaragua expands tax incentives for free trade zone regime
17 April, 2026
Nicaragua has introduced a major overhaul of its free trade zone framework
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Argentina: ARCA introduces simplified tax regime under “tax innocence” approach
17 April, 2026
Argentina’s tax administration (ARCA) has launched enrollment for a new
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Netherlands consults stricter anti-dividend stripping rules with 15% net return test
17 April, 2026
The Dutch Ministry of Finance has initiated a public consultation
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New Zealand tightens stance in updated TP guidance, introduces thin capitalisation infrastructure exemption
15 April, 2026
New Zealand’s Inland Revenue (IR) has issued updated guidance on
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UAE: FTA issues revised rulings framework covering APAs, tax transaction directives
15 April, 2026
The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has issued an updated Policy on
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Brazil: New transfer pricing framework brings strategic shift for multinationals
09 April, 2026
Brazil has fundamentally restructured its transfer pricing system through
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India: CBDT signs record 219 APAs in FY 2025-26
03 April, 2026
India’s Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), under the Ministry of
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Ecuador rejects OECD Pillar One Amount B safe harbour in new SRI circular
03 April, 2026
Ecuador’s Internal Revenue Service (SRI) has clarified that the OECD’s
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IMF Spring Meetings: Regional Outlook for Sub Saharan Africa
17 April, 2026
On 17 April 2026 the IMF held a press briefing on the Regional Economic
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OECD releases Secretary-General Tax Report to G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors
17 April, 2026
The OECD has released its Secretary-General’s Tax Report to G20 Finance
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Colombia Constitutional Court annuls emergency decree, rules on JEP, Penal Code cases
17 April, 2026
The Constitutional Court of Colombia, in Communicado 14 issued a release
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Taiwan reminds suspended enterprises to file income tax returns
17 April, 2026
Taiwan’s Profit-seeking enterprises that have been approved to suspend
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ATAF, OECD conclude transfer pricing simplification workshops for African nations
17 April, 2026
The African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) and the OECD have completed a
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UK: HMRC consults close company participator reporting
The UK’s HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has initiated a public consultation on proposed rules for reporting transactions between close companies
Read MoreColombia: DIAN raises tax value unit for 2026
The Colombian Tax and Customs National Authority (DIAN) issued Resolution No. 000238 on 15 December 2025, setting the Tax Value Unit (Unidad de Valor
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The Colombian National Tax and Customs Directorate (DIAN) issued Resolution No. 000193 on 4 December 2024, setting the tax value unit (UVT) at COP
Read MoreSouth Africa enacts 2026 tax reforms, with corporate tax, VAT, fiscal law changes
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has confirmed that three major Acts were promulgated on 1 April 2026, marking updates to the country’s tax
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