Kazakhstan proposes delaying solid minerals royalties to 2029
Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Industry and Construction proposed deferring the introduction of royalties on solid minerals from 1 January 2027 to 1 January 2029, following discussions at the Project Office for the implementation of the Tax Code on 17
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Italy: Tax Authority clarifies corrections to digital services tax returns
The Italian Revenue Agency confirmed on 22 September 2026 that taxpayers subject to the digital services tax can file supplementary returns to correct earlier submissions. The digital services tax applies to large multinational groups earning more
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Serbia revises greenhouse gas tax credit, carbon-intensive import tax rules
Serbia’s Parliament has adopted amendments to the laws governing greenhouse gas emissions tax and import taxes on carbon-intensive goods, primarily targeting the electrical energy production sector, as published in the Official Gazette of the
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Sri Lanka: IRD reminds businesses, Individuals of 2025/26 tax deadline
Sri Lanka's Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has reminded taxpayers that the last date for final payment of income tax for the Year of Assessment 2025/2026 falls on 30 September 2026, and has urged them to make payments on or before the
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Portugal: Tax Authority opens Pillar Two Form 64 filing service for 2024
Portugal’s Tax and Customs Authority has opened the electronic submission service for Form 64 – Settlement Declaration of RIMG/Pillar Two for fiscal year 2024, under Article 45(1)(c) of Law No. 41/2024, the Global Minimum Tax Law. The
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Australia: ATO updates GILTI guidance following US tax regime changes
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has issued an Addendum to Taxation Determination TD 2022/9 by the Commissioner of Taxation on 23 September 2026 to account for amendments to the US global intangible low-taxed income (GILTI) regime introduced
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US, Morocco and Israel agree to advance tax, investment ties
The US, Morocco and Israel agreed on 16 September 2026 to strengthen economic cooperation, including by finalising agreements on investment protection and the avoidance of double taxation by the end of 2026. The commitment was made during a
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Finland proposes corporate and personal income tax cuts in 2027 Budget
Finland’s government submitted its proposal for the 2027 Budget to Parliament (HE 175/2026) on 21 September 2026. The proposal’s tax measures are consistent with those outlined in the Ministry of Finance’s 6 August 2026 Budget Proposal for
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Bahrain: NBR clarifies VAT profit margin scheme for used goods
The National Bureau for Revenue (NBR) has clarified the conditions for applying the VAT profit margin scheme to used goods in version 1.3 of its VAT retail and wholesale guide, published on 20 September 2026. Under the optional scheme, VAT is
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Latvia: SRS issues transfer pricing controlled transaction report guidance
Latvia’s tax authority, the State Revenue Service, on 18 September 2026, issued the methodological guidance covering transfer pricing controlled transaction report requirements. These documents provide official guidelines from the Latvian State
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Japan: Cabinet approves temporary food consumption tax cut
Japan's Cabinet on 15 September 2026 approved a temporary cut in the consumption tax on food and beverages from 8% to 1%, effective for two years from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2029, subject to approval by the National Diet. The reduced rate will
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Senegal: Draft 2026 Amending Finance Bill proposes economic solidarity contribution on e-money operators
Senegal's General Directorate of the Budget published the draft Amending Finance Bill for 2026, which details a significant restructuring of the national budget. The government outlines a revised fiscal strategy necessitated by international
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Taiwan clarifies gift tax filing for share transfers
Taiwan’s Taipei National Taxation Bureau, Ministry of Finance, had stated that individuals who gifted shares to another person were not required to pay Securities Transaction Tax, as the transfer was not considered a sale or purchase of
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Brazil amends Pillar Two QDMTT rules to introduce substance-based tax incentive safe harbour
Brazil has published Normative Instruction RFB No. 2.342 of 15 September 2026 in the Official Gazette on 18 September 2026, amending Normative Instruction RFB No. 2.228 of 3 October 2024, which regulates the Additional Social Contribution on Net
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Pakistan: FBR tightens sales tax penalties for digital, invoice compliance
Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) had introduced new sales tax provisions to strengthen enforcement against non-compliant taxpayers and address fraudulent invoicing. Under the new measures, businesses that failed to integrate with the
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Portugal proposes further IRS reductions for 2026 income
Portugal's Council of Ministers, chaired by the Prime Minister, approved Bill No. 108/XVII/2.ª on 17 September 2026, seeking parliamentary authorisation to lower the general rates of personal income tax (PIT) applicable to the first six brackets of
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Qatar, Russia sign MoU to strengthen technical cooperation in tax administration
The State of Qatar and the Russian Federation signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on technical cooperation in tax administration to facilitate the exchange of expertise and knowledge and support the development of tax systems and practices in
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Netherlands updates interest deduction limitation rules
The Netherlands published Policy Decision No. 2026-17016 of 10 September 2026 from the State Secretary of Finance on 22 September 2026, updating and replacing the 2025 decision on the interest deduction limitation, or earnings stripping,
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