UAE: 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
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Uganda 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
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Chile 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
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Australia 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
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India 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
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Paraguay: 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
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New 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
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Cyprus 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
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Philippines: 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
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Chile: 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
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Bangladesh: 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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Netherlands clarifies permanent establishments, joint ventures, residency rules under Pillar Two
The Dutch Tax Authority’s Pillar Two Knowledge Group has issued a series of positions on the application of the Minimum Tax Act 2024. These guidelines provide clarification on how the Act should be applied in relation to various specific issues
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Finland updates guidance on Pillar Two safe harbours, side-by-side package, transitional measures
Finland's Tax Administration issued a comprehensive guidance on simplified tax calculation provisions under the Minimum Tax Act (1308/2023) on 13 April 2026, offering significant relief to large multinational and domestic groups navigating complex
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Italy: Tax Court of Appeals grants US company lower tax rate on dividends in ruling
The Italian Tax Court of Appeals of Abruzzo delivered a decision on 17 February 2026 (Decision 93/2026), allowing a US corporation to benefit from a reduced 1.2% withholding tax rate on dividends received from its Italian subsidiary. Case
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Namibia: NamRA further extends income tax return deadline
The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) has announced on 27 March 2026, a further extension for submitting income tax returns related to loss restriction provisions, pushing the deadline to 31 October 2026. This marks the second extension following
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Netherlands: Tax authority clarifies joint venture definition under Minimum Tax Act 2024
The Dutch Tax Authority's knowledge group issued guidance on 9 April 2026, interpreting the joint venture (JV) definition in Article 1.2 of the Minimum Tax Act 2024, addressing three key questions about entity qualification. Net asset value
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Turkey publishes draft rules for domestic minimum corporate income tax
Turkey’s Revenue Administration published Draft General Communiqué No. 25 amending General Communiqué No. 1 on Corporate Income Tax on 8 April 2026, which sets out implementation details under Law No. 7524 and Law No. 7566 covering the domestic
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Poland: Council of Ministers extends JPK filing deadline, simplifies tax compliance
Poland's Council of Ministers approved amendments to personal income tax, corporate income tax, and lump-sum tax legislation, introducing significant changes to electronic accounting book submissions on 8 April 2026. The new regulations
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