Netherlands consults stricter anti-dividend stripping rules with 15% net return test
The Dutch Ministry of Finance has initiated a public consultation regarding additional measures to prevent dividend stripping on 16 April 2026. Dividend stripping is a method by which individuals or companies attempt to pay less or no tax on
See MoreTaiwan: Tax bureau clarifies invoicing rules on rental deposits, interest calculation
Taiwan’s Taipei National Taxation Bureau of the Ministry of Finance stated that when businesses rent out property and collect deposits, they must calculate interest on the deposits and issue uniform invoices to report and pay business tax. The
See MoreFrance: Tax Authority grants penalty relief following corporate tax rate ruling
The French tax administration announced penalty relief for companies on 14 April 2026, that incorrectly claimed a reduced corporate income tax rate, following a landmark decision by the Council of State in March 2025. On 13 March 2025, France's
See MoreItaly: Revenue Agency updates tax codes for transition 5.0 credit, CFC regime
The Italian Revenue Agency has introduced new tax codes to facilitate payments under two distinct fiscal frameworks: the Transition 5.0 plan and the reformed controlled foreign companies (CFC) regime. These updates aim to streamline tax compliance
See MoreTaiwan: Ministry of Finance introduces online filing software for FY 2025 returns
Taiwan’s Taipei National Taxation Bureau, Ministry of Finance has announced that the online filing software for the 114th (2025) fiscal year corporate income tax has been available on the Ministry of Finance’s Electronic Filing and Payment
See MoreSingapore signs GloBE information exchange agreement under Pillar Two
Singapore signed the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on the Exchange of GloBE Information (GIR MCAA) under Pillar Two of the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework’s Two-Pillar Solution on 14 April 2026. The agreement establishes a framework
See MoreKenya: KRA issues guide on income, expense validation for income tax returns
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has published a Step-By-Step Guide for Income and Expense Validations for Income Tax Returns, setting out new validation procedures that will apply from 1 January 2026. The guide explains the validation process first
See MoreUAE: FTA revises administrative penalties, reduces fines across tax compliance regime
The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has implemented updated administrative penalty provisions under Cabinet Decision No. (129) of 2025, amending parts of Cabinet Decision No. (40) of 2017. The changes, effective 14 April 2026, reduce several fines
See MoreUganda considers 26-27 Budget with targeted withholding taxes across key sectors
Uganda’s Parliament is considering a wide-ranging package of draft tax Bills for the 2026/2027 Budget, tabled by the government on 1 April 2026, which proposes sweeping changes across environmental levies, excise duties, VAT and income tax. The
See MoreChile unveils National Reconstruction Bill with corporate tax cut
Chile’s president, Jose Antonio Kast unveiled details of the long-awaited National Reconstruction Bill today, on 16 April 2026, a reform package that places a corporate tax cut at the centre of efforts to revive growth and promote job
See MoreAustralia consults draft foreign resident CGT law with renewable energy relief
The Australian Government has opened a public consultation on draft legislation to reform the foreign resident capital gains tax (CGT) regime, with the consultation running from 10 to 24 April 2026. The proposed law is designed to ensure foreign
See MoreIndia further raises windfall taxes on ATF, diesel exports amid rising global prices
India has increased windfall taxes on aviation turbine fuel (ATF) and diesel exports, following a further rise in global oil prices since the levy was first introduced on 26 March. According to notifications from the Ministry of Finance and the
See MoreParaguay: DNIT extends corporate financial statement filing deadline for FY 2025
Paraguay’s National Directorate of Tax Revenues (DNIT) announced the issuance of General Resolution DNIT No. 50/26 on 7 April 2026, which extends the submission of Financial Statements. The deadline for corporate taxpayers to submit financial
See MoreNew Zealand tightens stance in updated TP guidance, introduces thin capitalisation infrastructure exemption
New Zealand’s Inland Revenue (IR) has issued updated guidance on Transfer Pricing Documentation and Thin Capitalisation Rules on 31 March 2026, replacing earlier versions from 2025 and 2021. The transfer pricing (TP) documentation guidance
See MoreCyprus tax authority publishes low-tax jurisdiction list for defensive tax measures
Cyprus Tax Department issued Circular 1/2026 on 9 April 2026, which formally establishes the list of jurisdictions classified as low-tax jurisdictions for the 2026 tax year. This circular is a critical component of Cyprus's implementation of
See MorePhilippines: BIR clarifies bank acceptance rules for 2025 tax returns, payments
The Philippines Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has issued Bank Bulletin No. 2026-04 on 7 April 7, 2026, which reiterates the procedures for Authorised Agent Banks (AABs) to follow regarding the 2025 Calendar Year Annual Income Tax Returns
See MoreChile: SII updates mining tax rates for small artisanal minersÂ
Chile’s Internal Revenue Service (SII) has issued Resolution No. 48 on 1 April 2026, updating the tax rates applicable to small artisanal miners and other SMEs engaged in the extraction and sale of gold and silver ores. Under the simplified single
See MoreBangladesh: NBR extends deadline for corporate income tax return filing
Bangladesh’s National Board of Revenue (NBR) has granted a one-month extension for the filing of income tax returns for corporate taxpayers. According to an order issued on 13 April 2026, taxpayers other than individuals and Hindu Undivided
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