Singapore: 2026 budget proposes short-term corporate tax relief, longer-term structural reforms
Singapore's FY2026 Budget delivers a 40% corporate tax rebate capped at SGD 30,000, raises the internationalisation deduction cap to SGD 400,000, and offers a 400% deduction on AI spending up to SGD 50,000—while implementing the 15% global minimum tax from April 2027.
Read MoreQatar: GTA introduces global, domestic minimum tax framework
Qatar's General Tax Authority has begun implementing global and domestic minimum tax rules under Chapter Seven of the Income Tax Law, imposing a 15% effective rate on multinational enterprises with revenues exceeding EUR 750 million—aligning with the OECD/G20 Pillar 2 initiative to prevent profit shifting and protect national tax revenues while maintaining Qatar's position as a transparent financial hub.
Read MoreRomania: MOF proposes deferred tax accounting rules within GloBE framework
Romania's Ministry of Finance has issued a draft order requiring entities under Law 431/2023 to disclose deferred tax calculations based on IAS 12 principles in explanatory notes, while offering an optional transition to IFRS-compliant regulations (OMFP 2844/2016) starting with the 2025 financial year, with formal adoption required from 2026 for those who opt in.
Read MoreVietnam: MoF proposes interim tax rules for crypto assets
Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance has proposed interim tax rules for crypto and tokenised asset transfers, applying securities-based tax principles. The draft covers corporate and personal income tax, VAT exemptions and is open for public consultation.
Read MoreUK: HMRC launches CBAM policy paper, draft legislation for consultation
HMRC has published its carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) policy paper, alongside draft secondary legislation, notices, and GOV.UK guidance. Feedback from importers, downstream producers, and overseas operators is invited until 24 March 2026.
Read MoreSingapore updates CbC exchange agreement schedule
The Singapore Official Gazette issued Order S 64 on 6 February 2026, amending the schedule of international tax compliance agreements under the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on the Exchange of Country‑by‑Country Reports. The Order takes effect on 9 February 2026.
Read MoreUS: IRS new clarification on energy tax credits linked to prohibited foreign assistance under federal law under OBBB
The Treasury and IRS issued Notice 2026-15 on 12 February 2026, providing interim guidance on whether electricity-producing facilities, energy storage technologies, or components receive material assistance from prohibited foreign entities that would disqualify them from clean electricity credits (Sections 45Y and 48E) and advanced manufacturing credits (Section 45X)—with safe harbours available until forthcoming regulations are published.
Read MoreAustralia: ATO confirms formalisation of GIR MCAA agreement
Australia signed the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on the Exchange of GloBE Information Return (GIR MCAA) on 28 January 2026, establishing a Qualified Competent Authority Agreement for GIR lodgment—with bilateral exchange relationships to become effective once the notification process is completed, according to updated Australian Taxation Office guidance.
Read MoreMalaysia publishes domestic top-up tax guidelines, updates global minimum tax FAQs
Malaysia's Inland Revenue Board has updated its Pillar 2 Global Minimum Tax guidance with new Domestic Top-up Tax implementation rules and an expanded FAQ addressing safe harbour eligibility, filing deadlines based on Ultimate Parent Entity financial year-ends, acceptance of MFRS and MPERS accounting standards for DTT computations, and use of unaudited local accounts—with GMT requirements applying from 1 January 2025 and first returns due 30 June 2027.
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US: IRS new clarification on energy tax credits linked to prohibited foreign assistance under federal law under OBBB
13 February, 2026
The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
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US: NYC Mayor proposes tax increases to address budget deficit
13 February, 2026
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani proposed raising taxes on high earners
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Romania introduces 3% incentive on 2025 direct tax liabilities
13 February, 2026
Romania’s Ministry of Finance has released draft legislation on 5
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Australia: ATO confirms formalisation of GIR MCAA agreement
13 February, 2026
The Australian Taxation Office has updated its global and domestic minimum
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Malaysia publishes domestic top-up tax guidelines, updates global minimum tax FAQs
13 February, 2026
Malaysia's Inland Revenue Board has updated its Pillar 2 Global Minimum
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Qatar: GTA introduces global, domestic minimum tax framework
13 February, 2026
Qatar’s General Tax Authority (GTA) announced that it has implemented
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Singapore: 2026 budget proposes short-term corporate tax relief, longer-term structural reforms
13 February, 2026
Singapore's Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Lawrence Wong, has
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Romania: MOF proposes deferred tax accounting rules within GloBE framework
13 February, 2026
Romania's Ministry of Finance has issued a draft order on 9 February 2026
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ICC: Economic Impact of UN Model Article 12AA on Cross-Border Services
12 February, 2026
A report released by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) on 3
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Argentina regulates tax innocence regime, exempts interest on dollar deposits from withholding tax
11 February, 2026
Argentina’s tax authority (ARCA) announced on 9 February 2026 that it
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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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Poland proposes new digital services tax legislation
30 January, 2026
Poland’s Ministry of Digital Affairs announced on 27 January 2026 that it has submitted draft legislation to introduce a Digital Services Tax (DST). First discussed in August 2025, the draft proposes a DST of up to 3% on a broad range of digital services, expanding beyond
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China releases 16th annual APA report (2024), highlighting strong growth, efficiency
30 January, 2026
China’s State Taxation Administration (STA) published its 16th Annual Advance Pricing Agreement (APA) Report on 25 November 2025, providing a comprehensive overview of the country’s APA programme and its development between 2005 and 2024. The report highlights steady
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Belgium updates Local File form, clarifies use of ‘Termination of CBC notification obligation’
30 January, 2026
Belgium’s Federal Public Service (SPF) Finance has released a BEPS13 News update detailing the new Local File form issued in December 2025 and providing guidance on using the “Termination of notification obligation” for CbC filings (275.CBC.NOT). New Local File
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Cameroon releases 2026 Finance Law, includes new rules for digital giants, green levies
Cameroon’s Ministry of Finance issued a circular on the execution of the 2026 Finance Law, providing guidance on its implementation and outlining
Read MoreEU raises tariffs on Chinese ceramics to combat unfair trade
The EU has dramatically increased import duties on Chinese ceramic tableware and kitchenware to 79%, replacing the previous range of 13.1% to 36.1%
Read MorePeru raises tax unit value (Unidad Impositiva Tributaria) for 2025
Peru has increased the value of its Tax Unit (Unidad Impositiva Tributaria – UIT) for the 2025 fiscal year. The value will rise from PEN 5,150
Read MoreAlgeria: 2026 Finance Law revises tax rules for non-residents and PEs, adds green incentives
Algeria’s Ministry of Finance has gazetted the Finance Law for 2026 on 31 December 2025. The Finance Law for 2026 sets out the national budget,
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