Taiwan tightens corporate tax rules for property leasing entities
Taiwan's Central District National Taxation Bureau, under the Ministry of Finance, had amended rules governing corporate income tax filings for businesses that lease their own real estate, in a move aimed at ensuring fairness between individual and
See MoreHong Kong: FSTB clarifies media enquiries regarding preferential tax regime for carried interest
The Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department published an FTSB response dated 12 August 2026 addressing media enquiries about the expanded preferential tax regime for carried interest proposed under the Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Preferential Tax
See MoreTaiwan clarifies business tax rules for overseas e-commerce platforms
The Central Taiwan National Taxation Bureau of the Ministry of Finance announced on 14 August 2026 that businesses and individuals purchasing electronic services from overseas e-commerce platforms (such as Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and Apple)
See MoreUAE: FTA clarifies corporate tax treatment of AT1 instrument payments by banks
The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has issued Corporate Tax Public Clarification CTP012, addressing the Corporate Tax treatment of payments made by banks on Additional Tier 1 (AT1) instruments. The clarification explains whether such payments
See MoreItaly: Omnibus tax decree, reshapes corporate tax, VAT, compliance rules
The Italian Revenue Agency has announced that it published Legislative Decree No. 148 of 7 August 2026 (the Omnibus Tax Decree) in the Official Gazette on 11 August 2026. This follows the Italian government's approval of a sweeping 37-article tax
See MoreGermany: Federal Cabinet approves draft Annual Tax Act 2026, incorporates OECD Side-by-Side Package
Germanyโs Federal Cabinet released a press release on 12 August 2026 announcing the adoption of the draft Annual Tax Act 2026 (Jahressteuergesetz 2026) on 12 August 2026, proposing a broad package of changes to German tax rules. Among its key
See MoreSri Lanka: IRD issues revised guidance on quarterly income tax instalment calculations
The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) of Sri Lanka has published a revised circular setting out how taxpayers should calculate quarterly income tax instalments following changes to the Inland Revenue Act, No. 24 of 2017. Circular SEC/2026/E/06 was
See MoreCroatia drafts one-off 50% tax on excess corporate profits for 2026
Croatiaโs government has published a draft law proposing amendments to the Corporate Income (Profit) Tax Law. The key measure is the introduction of a temporary excess profit tax applicable exclusively for the 2026 tax year. This legislation
See MoreEgypt updates income tax law with capital gains, listing changes
Egypt has amended its income tax framework through Law No. 151 of 2026, introducing changes to capital gains, dividend taxation, interest deductibility, bad debt recognition, stock exchange listings and tax treatment for small enterprises. The
See MoreUAE: MoF extends small business corporate tax relief
The UAEโs Ministry of Finance has announced the issuance of Ministerial Decision No. (131), extending the period during which eligible Taxable Persons can claim Small Business Relief to tax periods ending on or before 31 December 2029. The
See MoreUS: Business Tax Account gives eligible taxpayers more secure, convenient ways to manage federal tax obligations online
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on 6 August 2026 announced new and expanded features for Business Tax Account (BTA) users, giving eligible businesses and organisations more ways to view digital notices, make payments, and access and manage
See MoreFrance updates reference rate for deductible shareholder loan interest
France's tax administration has published updated administrative guidance confirming the reference interest rates used to determine the tax deductibility of interest paid on advances granted by partners or shareholders beyond their capital
See MoreIndia: Lok Sabha approves taxation, other laws (Amendment) Bill 2026
India's Lok Sabha passed the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill (Bill No. 150 of 2026) 2026 on 6 August 2026, after it was introduced in Parliament on 4 August. The Bill proposes a series of amendments to the Income-tax Act, 2025, the
See MoreUAE: FTA reminds small business relief beneficiaries of corporate tax compliance obligations
The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA), in a notice on 3 August 2026, has reminded taxable persons eligible for small business relief that they must submit simplified corporate tax returns within prescribed legal deadlines. FTA has emphasised that
See MoreUAE sets out 2027โ29 finance strategy with corporate tax, digital currency, AI reforms
The UAE Ministry of Finance has published its Strategic Plan for 2027โ2029, outlining a roadmap to strengthen the country's fiscal framework, improve government financial management, and reinforce its international economic position. The plan
See MoreUAE: FTA publishes guidance on small business corporate tax
The UAE Federal Tax Authority has published the Basic Tax Information Bulletin - Small Business on 30 July 2026, providing guidance in a question-and-answer format covering key tax matters relevant to small businesses. Who should read this
See MoreTaiwan clarifies profit tax rules for foreign exchange adjustments
Taiwan's National Taxation Bureau of Taipei, Ministry of Finance, on 29 July 2026 issued guidance reminding profit-seeking enterprises that only realised foreign exchange gains and losses may be recognised for profit-seeking enterprise income tax
See MoreRussia: CBR lowers key rate used for tax interest calculations
The Central Bank of Russia (CBR) has reduced the key interest rate from 14.5% to 14.0% on 24 July 2026. The CBRโs key interest rate is applied in calculating interest deductions and the interest on late payment of overdue taxes. This
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