Posts by Abdur Rouf

Taiwan: Ministry of Finance outlining tax return filing obligations for resident individuals

June 20, 2025

Taiwan’s Ministry of Finance has set a 30 June 2025 deadline for resident tax returns, with filing based on ARC-registered...

Luxembourg updates CRS partner jurisdictions list, adds four countries

June 20, 2025

The Common Reporting Standard partner jurisdictions list has been updated to include 115 countries. Luxembourg published the Grand-Ducal Decree of...

Austria, Kuwait sign protocol to tax treaty

June 20, 2025

The protocol includes provisions to update tax information exchange mechanisms and aligns the treaty with minimum BEPS (Base Erosion and...

Ireland: Revenue updates guidance on DAC, equivalent frameworks

June 20, 2025

Irish Revenue updated its Tax and Duty Manual to include Ireland’s adoption of the DAC directives and equivalent international information...

Bangladesh updates renewable energy policy, offers 10-year corporate tax exemption

June 20, 2025

Bangladesh updates its Renewable Energy Policy, introducing tax incentives and new measures to boost green power generation by 2030. The...

Vietnam: National Assembly approves VAT rate reduction, expands scope

June 20, 2025

Vietnam’s National Assembly has approved an extension of the VAT reduction from 10% to 8% for certain goods and services...

Rwanda introduces major tax and customs reforms for FY 2025/2026

June 19, 2025

Rwanda has introduced sweeping tax and customs reforms for 2025/2026, targeting revenue growth, environmental protection, and support for key sectors...

US: Auto prices set to rise as tariffs impact sales and EV market

June 19, 2025

US car buyers face USD 1,760 higher prices due to tariffs.  US car buyers are expected to face an average...

UK: BoE likely to hold interest rates amid rising oil prices and inflation risks

June 19, 2025

The Bank of England is likely to keep interest rates at 4.25%, weighing lower domestic inflation against rising oil prices...

Latvia consults draft law on mandatory e-invoicing

June 19, 2025

The draft is aligned with EU digital reporting standards and establishes technical requirements, submission procedures, and a phased implementation schedule....

Poland: Government approves bill introducing mandatory e-invoicing

June 19, 2025

The Council of Ministers approved the bill introducing KSeF, aimed at simplifying document circulation, easing invoice handling for businesses, and...

Luxembourg ratifies income and capital tax treaty with Colombia

June 18, 2025

Luxembourg has ratified the income and capital tax treaty with Colombia, following parliamentary approval in April 2025. Luxembourg published the...

Egypt ratifies amending protocol to 2019 tax treaty with UAE

June 18, 2025

Egypt ratified the protocol to its 2019 tax treaty with the UAE, signed on 11 February 2024, exchange of ratification...

OECD releases guide to help jurisdictions develop tax crime investigation manuals

June 18, 2025

The guide covers key development steps and provides country-specific examples of effective investigation methods. The OECD published a guide titled...

UAE: FTA publishes updated corporate tax self registration manual

June 18, 2025

The updated corporate tax self-registration manual aims to simplify the registration process on the EmaraTax portal. The UAE Federal Tax...

Vietnam: National Assembly approves revised corporate tax law, introduces improved incentives

June 18, 2025

The amended CIT Law introduces new rules on capital transfers, revised SME rates, and targeted tax incentives. Vietnam’s National Assembly...

Malta: Revenue publishes overview of key 2025 income tax Act amendments

June 18, 2025

Malta’s Revenue outlines key 2025 income tax act amendments, covering deductions, tax bands and reliefs. Malta’s Commissioner for Revenue published...

Hong Kong, Morocco to start tax treaty negotiations

June 17, 2025

Hong Kong and Morocco will hold their first income tax treaty negotiations from 23 to 27 May 2025.  The Hong...