Posts by Abdur Rouf

US introduces ‘platinum card’ visa permitting 270-day stay with no foreign income tax

September 26, 2025

The Trump Platinum Card will allow individual applicants to reside in the US for up to 270 days per year...

Australia: Government moves to cut ‘tax red tape’ to reduce regulatory, compliance burden for businesses

September 26, 2025

To simplify Australia’s tax system and boost economic productivity, the government has tasked the Board of Taxation with reviewing ways...

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Lesotho Trade Minister: US to extend Africa trade agreement for an additional year

September 26, 2025

This trade agreement provides African nations with preferential access to US markets. Lesotho’s Trade Minister, Mokhethi Shelile, said, on 24...

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Kenya pursues US trade agreement, requests five-year extension to Africa pact

September 26, 2025

Kenyan President William Ruto aims to finalise a landmark trade deal with the US by the end of 2025, seeking...

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Slovak Republic: Government approves mandatory e-invoicing, corporate tax relief for select investment projects

September 26, 2025

Slovak Republic approved mandatory e-invoicing from 2027 and cashless payments, and granted corporate tax relief for two investment projects. The Slovak...

Kazakhstan: President ratifies IPA with Turkmenistan

September 25, 2025

Kazakhstan ratifies investment pact with Turkmenistan Kazakhstan’s President has signed a law ratifying the Kazakhstan – Turkmenistan Investment Protection Agreement...

Estonia: Government approves income tax treaty with Andorra

September 25, 2025

The tax treaty aims to prevent double taxation and address tax avoidance between the two jurisdictions.  Estonia’s government approved the...

EU: MEP urges European Parliament to ban tax havens

September 25, 2025

MEP João Oliveira urged the EU to ban tax havens and strengthen tax fairness. João Oliveira, a Member of the...

Ireland: Revenue clarifies iXBRL filing for Large Corporates Division, High Wealth and Financial Services Division

September 25, 2025

Revenue confirmed continued iXBRL filing for LCD and HWFSD companies. The Irish Revenue published eBrief No. 173/25 on 23 September...

Singapore: IRAS Advance Ruling clarifies which companies qualify under Section 13O tax incentive

September 25, 2025

The test assesses if an investor’s share in a fund is small enough to prevent penalties and maintain the fund’s...

UAE: MoF signs CARF agreement to share crypto tax data, opens public consultation

September 25, 2025

The consultation ends on 8 November 2025.  The UAE’s Ministry of Finance ( MOF) has signed the Multilateral Competent Authority...

Ukraine: Cabinet of Ministers approves first income tax treaty with Australia

September 24, 2025

This is the first ever income tax treaty between Ukraine and Australia.  Ukraine’s Cabinet of Ministers approved the signing of...

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Serbia, Egypt FTA enters into force

September 24, 2025

Serbia is the only country in the region to sign an FTA with Egypt. The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between...

Guernsey ratifies tax treaty with Bahrain

September 24, 2025

This is the first income tax treaty between the two jurisdictions.  Guernsey approved the 2024 income tax treaty with Bahrain...

Turkey: Finance and Treasury Ministry updates VAT rules

September 24, 2025

Turkey issued Communiqué No. 55 clarifying VAT exemptions, import calculations and refund procedures under Law No. 7555. The Turkish Ministry...

Estonia to maintain income tax rate to support growth

September 24, 2025

Estonia keeps taxes steady, boosts defence, and essential worker pay. Estonia’s government has reached an in-principle agreement on the state...

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Morocco: Central bank holds interest rate unchanged amid global uncertainties

September 24, 2025

The Central Bank cited ongoing global and domestic uncertainties, including trade tensions, conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine and...

Albania signs Multilateral Convention for the Implementation of the Pillar 2 Subject to Tax Rule

September 24, 2025

Albania became the 10th country to sign the STTR MLI, the OECD confirmed. The OECD announced that Albania signed the...