Australia: ATO updates guidance on critical minerals production tax incentives
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has released updated guidance on how to claim the Critical Minerals Production Tax Incentive (CMPTI) on 3 March 2026. In the 2024–25 Budget, the Australian Government announced its Future Made in Australia
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Taiwan: Tax relief available for small businesses affected by natural disaster
The Central Region National Taxation Bureau of the Ministry of Finance (Taiwan) has announced that small-scale business owners whose operations are interrupted due to heavy rain or other natural disasters may apply for tax relief for disaster losses
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Singapore: IRAS advance ruling confirms property sale treated as capital transaction
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has published Advance Ruling Summary No. 4/2026 on 2 March 2026, addressing whether the sale of a company’s property should be regarded as a capital transaction rather than taxable trading
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Ireland: Revenue updates guidance on Expressions of Doubt under Full Self-Assessment
Irish Revenue issued eBrief No. 041/26 on 2 March 2026, announcing updates to guidance on Expressions of Doubt under the Full Self-Assessment system for Income Tax, Corporation Tax and Capital Gains Tax. The update revises Tax and Duty Manual
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IMF Working Paper: Impact of the Large Taxpayer Office in the Republic of Georgia
On 20 February 2026 the IMF published a working paper with the title: Who Pays When Tax Administration Improves? Revenue, Compliance, and Behavioral Responses to Georgia’s Large Taxpayer Office, written by J. Atsebi, M. Chikviladze, M. Das, E.
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Colombia: DIAN extends tax filing, payment deadlines for 2026
Colombia’s National Tax and Customs Directorate (DIAN) announced, on 4 March 2026, that several tax deadlines will be extended because the third Friday of April was declared a civic holiday for national-level entities under Decree 500 of
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Bolivia introduces tax incentives for foreign companies reinvesting profits locally
The Bolivian government enacted Supreme Decree 5563 on 6 March 2026, offering significant tax reductions to foreign companies that reinvest their earnings within the country rather than sending them abroad. The decree modifies the Tax on the
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Nigeria: MoF introduces presumptive tax regulation framework
Nigeria’s Ministry of Finance have introduced the Presumptive Tax Regulations framework on 4 March 2026, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s tax reform journey. The Ministry described the framework as simple, clear and fair, with a
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UK: Cultural Tax Reliefs Impact Review
On 18 February 2026 the Arts Council England published a review of the impact of the UK’s cultural tax reliefs. The cultural tax reliefs (CTR) are the theatre tax relief; orchestra tax relief; and the museums and galleries exhibition tax relief.
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Argentina revises rules governing major investment incentive program
Argentina's Executive Branch published Decree 105/2026 in the Official Gazette on 18 February 2026, introducing a series of amendments to Decree 749/2024, which implemented the incentive regime for large investments known as the Régimen de
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Brazil launches tax calculator for betting, fantasy sports winnings
Brazil’s tax authority, the Federal Revenue Service (RFB) unveiled a digital tool on 2 March 2026 to help citizens calculate income tax on earnings from betting platforms (BETs) and fantasy sports competitions. Taxpayers must use data from
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Philippines: Tax court upholds dividend withholding tax exemption for foreign government investors
The Philippine Court of Tax Appeals ruled on 26 February 2026 concerning the withholding tax exemption on dividends under Section 32(B)(7)(a) of the National Internal Revenue Code (NIRC) of 1997. Section 32(B) excludes certain income items from
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Namibia: 2026-27 budget includes accelerated depreciation for businesses
Namibia's Parliament has released the Budget Statement for the Fiscal Year 2026-27 on 26 February 2026, introducing significant changes to the tax code to support both individuals and businesses. The key tax measures are: Corporate and
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Brazil’s tax authority, the Federal Revenue Service (RFB) announced the issuance of Ordinance RFB No. 655/2026 on 27 February 2026, granting emergency tax relief to municipalities affected by severe flooding in Minas Gerais state. The measure
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Canada launches consultations to strengthen automotive remission framework
Canada’s Department of Finance, in a news release on 27 February 2026, announced that it launched consultations on potential ways to strengthen Canada’s automotive remission framework by further incentivising companies to produce and invest in
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Romania: ANAF publishes draft crypto-asset reporting form (F8000) for public consultationÂ
Romania’s tax authority (ANAF) released a draft order on 27 February 2026 establishing Form F8000, which Reporting Crypto Asset Service Providers must use to comply with the EU's Amending Directive 2023/2226 (DAC8) to the 2011 Administrative
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Finland to reduce corporate tax rate in financial framework for 2027-30
Finland's Ministry of Finance has published a proposed decision outlining its draft spending framework proposal on 26 February 2026, which includes the government's fiscal plans for the 2027–2030 budget cycle. The framework includes sweeping
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Japan: Cabinet introduces Side-by-Side Package in 2026 tax reform bill
Japan’s Cabinet has submitted the 2026 tax reform package to the National Diet of Japan, proposing amendments to global minimum tax rules, income tax provisions and consumption tax regulations. The bill updates Japan’s global minimum tax
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