UN Tax Committee Discusses Environmental Taxation
On 25 March 2026 the UN Committee of Experts on International Cooperation in Tax Matters discussed the workstreams for environmental taxation. The subcommittee on environmental tax presented its planned workstreams for comment and approval. The
See MoreUN Tax Committee Discusses Guidance on AI for Tax Administrations
On 25 March 2026 the UN Committee of Experts on International Cooperation in Tax Matters discussed the proposed workstream for the guidance on tax administration and AI. The subcommittee presented its planned work for comment and approval. The
See MoreNorth Macedonia clarifies procedure for claiming loss carryforwards
The Public Revenue Office of North Macedonia has announced, on 12 March 2026, that companies subject to corporate income tax reporting a loss in their 2025 Tax Balance Sheet (Form "DB") can carry the loss forward by submitting Form DD‑01 by 31
See MoreMalaysia clarifies taxation of real estate investment trusts (REITs), property trust funds (PTFs) to unit holders
The Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRBM) released Practice Note No. 2/2026 (including examples) on 18 March 2026, addressing significant changes to how income distributions from real estate investment trusts (REITs) and property trust funds
See MoreHong Kong: IRD issues advance ruling on ship lessor qualification for preferential tax treatment
The Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department (IRD) published an advance ruling on 12 November 2025 on whether a Hong Kong ship leasing company qualifies for the concessionary tax regime for “qualifying ship lessors” under the Inland Revenue
See MoreNicaragua: DGI updates tax withholding rates for property transfers
Nicaragua’s tax authority (DGI) has reminded taxpayers, on 19 March 2026, of the progressive tax withholding rates applicable to property transactions. The DGI clarified that definitive income tax withholding rates on capital gains from
See MoreHong Kong: IRD mandates e-filing for 2025/26 Block Extension Scheme, sets extended profits tax deadlines and tighter compliance rules
The Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has issued a Circular Letter to Tax Representatives regarding the Block Extension Scheme for filing 2025/26 tax returns on 19 March 2026. The letter confirms that, as in previous years, the scheme will
See MoreUN Tax Committee Discusses Manual on the Negotiation of Bilateral Tax Treaties
On 24 March 2026 the UN Committee of Experts on International Cooperation in Tax Matters discussed the workplan for updating the Manual on the Negotiation of Bilateral Tax Treaties. The relevant subcommittee presented its planned workstreams for
See MoreCroatia consults corporate income tax regulation amendments for 2026
Croatia’s Ministry of Finance has issued a draft of amendments to the Corporate Income Tax Ordinance, which is open for public consultation until 25 March 2026. These changes, effective from 1 January 2026, introduce stricter oversight for
See MoreAustralia consults Board of Taxation’s review of thin capitalisation amendments
The Australian Board of Taxation released a consultation guide marking the beginning of a formal statutory review of recent reforms to the nation's thin capitalisation rules in March 2026. This consultation guide outlines an independent statutory
See MoreIreland: Revenue updates Pillar Two guidance in accordance with 2025 Finance Act
Irish Revenue released eBrief No. 058/26 on 24 March 2026, updating the Tax and Duty Manuals with guidance on the Pillar Two global minimum tax. Guidance on Pillar Two Two Tax and Duty Manuals (TDMs) relating to Pillar Two have been updated to
See MoreBelgium: SPF publishes Pillar Two QDMTT draft returns, schema ahead of 2026 filing
Belgium’s Federal Public Service (SPF) Finance announced on 23 March 2026 the release of updated draft versions of the supplementary national tax returns, explanatory notes, and XSD schema for tax years 2024 and 2025. The supplementary national
See MoreUN Tax Committee Discusses Transfer Pricing
On 24 March 2026 the UN Committee of Experts on International Cooperation in Tax Matters discussed the workstreams for transfer pricing during the current mandate of the Committee. The subcommittee on transfer pricing presented its planned
See MoreUN Tax Committee Discusses the Digitalised and Globalised Economy
On 23 March 2026 the UN Committee of Experts on International Cooperation in Tax Matters discussed the workstreams on the taxation of the digitalised and globalised economy. The relevant subcommittee presented its planned workstreams for comment and
See MoreBolivia introduces tax incentives for foreign reinvestment, updates excise duties
Bolivia has introduced tax reforms through Supreme Decree 5563 to encourage foreign investors to reinvest profits domestically and support economic growth. The decree was published in the Official Gazette on 2 March 2026 and took effect
See MoreAustralia: ATO confirms PepsiCo exempt from royalty withholding, diverted profits tax following high court ruling
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) issued a Decision Impact Statement on 19 March 2025, concerning the High Court ruling in PepsiCo Inc v Commissioner of Taxation, handed down in August 2025. Summary of decision The High Court dismissed the
See MoreAlbania: Parliament reviews draft law to ratify multilateral instrument for Pillar two STTR
Albania’s parliament is reviewing a draft law, submitted on 9 March 2026, aimed at ratifying the Multilateral Convention to Facilitate the Implementation of the Pillar Two Subject to Tax Rule (STTR MLI). Albania signed the STTR MLI on 23
See MoreMongolia announces broad tax reforms, cuts corporate tax to 15%
Mongolia’s government submitted a comprehensive tax reform package to Parliament on 30 December 2025, following extensive nationwide consultations with over 13,000 citizens and businesses throughout the year. The proposed amendments to
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