Posts by Abdur Rouf

Pakistan extends e-invoicing deadline for sales tax registrants

May 6, 2025

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) of Pakistan has announced a one-month extension for sales tax-registered individuals to link their...

Taiwan: Legislative Yuan approves expanded tax incentives for AI, green tech, startups

May 6, 2025

Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan has approved amendments to the Statute for Industrial Innovation, increasing tax incentives for investments in artificial intelligence...

Bahrain: National Assembly approves first income tax treaty with Oman

May 5, 2025

The Bahraini lower chamber of the National Assembly ( Council of Representatives)  has approved the ratification of the income tax...

San Marino ratifies tax treaty with Kuwait

May 5, 2025

San Marino has ratified its tax treaty with Kuwait with Decree No. 65/2025, which was published in the Official Gazette...

Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan begin negotiating new income tax agreement

May 5, 2025

Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan initiated the first round of talks for a new income tax agreement on 29 April 2025. Participants...

New Zealand holds tax treaty talks with Croatia and Germany

May 5, 2025

New Zealand held talks with Croatia in March 2025 to begin negotiations for a new income tax treaty. In January...

Singapore issues advance ruling on taxable presence for companies selling locally manufactured goods

May 5, 2025

The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS)  has released Advance Ruling Summary No. 5/2025 on 2 May 2025, addressing whether...

Turkey extends VAT exemption for construction under incentive certificates

May 5, 2025

Turkey has extended a VAT exemption for construction activities in the manufacturing and tourism sectors, under Presidential Decision No. 9770 ...

UAE: FTA removes fines for delayed corporate tax registration

May 5, 2025

The UAE’s  Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has introduced a new initiative allowing businesses to have administrative penalties waived or refunded...

Brazil, Saudi Arabia negotiate first tax and investment deals

May 2, 2025

Brazil and Saudi Arabia are negotiating their first-ever income tax treaty and an investment protection agreement (IPA), according to a...

New Zealand and the UK resume tax agreement negotiations

May 2, 2025

New Zealand and the UK resumed negotiations in March 2025 to finalise a new Double Tax Agreement (DTA) aimed at...

New Zealand, Australia continue tax treaty negotiations

May 2, 2025

New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade has announced that Australia and New Zealand will begin a second round...

ATAF launches working party to revise model tax agreement

May 2, 2025

The African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) has revealed the formation of a specialised working group tasked with reviewing and updating...

Philippines: DOF refutes new tax claims, highlights strong fiscal health

May 2, 2025

The Philippines Department of Finance (DOF) categorically refuted reports alleging the imposition of new taxes and stressed that there is...

Hong Kong approves Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Tax Concessions) Bill 2025

May 2, 2025

Hong Kong’s Legislative Council has passed the Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Tax Concessions) Bill 2025, according to an announcement by the...

UK: HMRC unveils vaping stamps, tax overhaul

May 2, 2025

The UK’s Treasury and HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) published responses to consultations on various tax and customs matters on...

UK: HMRC launches consultation on changes to soft drinks levy, landfill tax, stamp duty, and other fiscal measures

May 2, 2025

The UK Treasury and His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have launched a series of public consultations on proposed changes...

Turkey: Tax Authority extends 0% withholding tax on bonds, bills and sukuk to July 2025

May 2, 2025

Turkey’s tax authority issued Presidential Decree No. 9769 on 30 April 2025, which was published in the Official Gazette on...