Oman establishes international financial centre with competitive tax incentives
The Sultanate of Oman issued Royal Decree No. 8/2026 on 12 January 2026, establishing the International Financial Centre of Oman (IFC Oman). Effective 13 January 2026 upon its publication in the Official Gazette, IFC Oman will operate with legal
See MoreUAE announces tax procedures executive regulation amendments, effective April 2026
The UAE Ministry of Finance (MoF) has announced, on 1 April 2026, amendments to Cabinet Decision No. (74) of 2023 On the Executive Regulation of Federal Decree-Law No. (28) of 2022 on Tax Procedures, pursuant to the amendments introduced under
See MoreUS releases guidance to States for nominating census tracts as qualified opportunity zones
The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service issued guidance on 6 April 2026 to the Chief Executive Officers of any State, the District of Columbia, and US territories regarding the procedure for nominating population census
See MorePakistan: FBR grants tax relief to construction sector under new circular
Pakistan's Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced a significant tax exemption for builders and developers through Circular No. 07 of 2025-26, addressing long-standing liquidity concerns in the construction industry on 31 March 2026. The
See MoreBelgium introduces new capital gains tax on financial assets in 2026
The Belgian Parliament passed legislation on 2 April 2026 implementing a capital gains tax on financial assets, applying to all gains realised from 1 January 2026 onwards. The tax applies to Belgian residents subject to personal income tax, as
See MoreHungary releases technical specifications for DAC9 global minimum tax reporting
Hungary's National Tax and Customs Administration (NAV) has published the technical API specifications for DAC9 reporting on 25 March 2026. The affected taxpayers must submit their first GloBE Information Return (GIR) by 30 June 2026, as mandated
See MoreSaudi Arabia: ZATCA reminds taxpayers of March 2026 withholding tax filing deadline
The Saudi Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has called on establishments subject to withholding tax in Saudi Arabia to submit their tax forms for March 2026 by 10 April 2026. ZATCA urges establishments to promptly submit their withholding
See MoreItaly clarifies R&D tax credit repayment rules under new patent box regime
The Italian Revenue Agency has issued guidance on 3 April 2026, clarifying how small and medium-sized enterprises must handle R&D tax credit repayments when switching to the new patent box incentive scheme. In Response Number 102/2026, the
See MoreBelgium extends Pillar Two tax filing deadlines
Belgiumโs Federal Public Service (SPF) Finance has announced, on 3 April 2026, the extension of the filing deadlines for Pillar Two minimum tax declarations. The extensions apply to both the Qualified Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax (QDMTT) and
See MoreUS: Trump Administration unveils FY2027 budget, proposes reduction in non-defence funding
The Trump administration unveiled its fiscal year 2027 budget proposal on 3 April 2026, featuring significant reductions to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) alongside increased defence spending and border security priorities. The budget, set to
See MoreLithuania: VMI clarifies rules for transferring tax losses within corporate groups
Lithuania's State Tax Inspectorate (VMI) has provided updated guidance for Article 56-1(1) and (9) of the Corporate Income Tax Law, applicable for calculating taxable profit for periods beginning in 2026. These provisions regulate the transfer of
See MoreTurkey issues 2026 corporate income tax guidance
Turkeyโs Revenue Administration has released guidance for the 2026 corporate income tax (CIT), setting out standard and sector-specific rates, available incentives, and rules for the domestic minimum corporate tax. The guidance, published on 31
See MoreTurkey issues guidance on 2025 corporate income tax returns
Turkey's Revenue Administration has issued detailed guidance on 31 March 2026 on the filing of corporate income tax (CIT) returns for the 2025 fiscal year. This guide provides comprehensive instructions for taxpayers on exemptions, income
See MoreIndia: CBDT grants GAAR (general anti-avoidance rule) relief for pre-April 2017 investments
Indiaโs Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has released Notification 54/2026 and Notification 55/2026, introducing amendments to the Income Tax Rules, 1962 and 2026, concerning the application of the general anti-avoidance rule (GAAR) on income
See MoreHong Kong introduces e-filing of hotel accommodation tax returns
The Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has introduced electronic completion and filing of Hotel Accommodation Tax returns, effective 1 April 2026. In addition to the existing paper returns, starting from 1 April 2026, hotels may choose to
See MoreItaly introduces digital filing system for Pillar Two minimum tax notification, return
The Italian Revenue Agency has introduced new software to facilitate compliance with the Pillar Two global minimum tax framework, marking a significant step in implementing the OECD's international tax reforms. Companies subject to the
See MoreCyprus: Tax Department extends deadline for 2023 corporate tax returns
The Cyprus Tax Department announced on 26 March 2026 an extension for submitting corporate tax returns for the 2023 fiscal year, providing additional time for taxpayers with audited accounts. According to Administrative Directive K.D.P.358/2025,
See MoreCanada: 2025 Budget Implementation Act overhauls transfer pricing rules, scraps digital services taxย
Canadaโs Bill C-15, or the Budget 2025 Implementation Act, No. 1, which received Royal Assent on 26 March 2026, introduces a major overhaul of Canada's transfer pricing regime, repeals the Digital Services Tax, and enacts a wide array of business
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