Malaysia extends foreign-sourced income tax exemption to end-2030
Malaysia has published the Income Tax (Exemption) (No. 3) Order 2024 (Amendment) Order 2026 in the Official Gazette on 29 July 2026, under which the exemption period in the Income Tax (Exemption) (No. 3) Order 2024 has been extended from 31 December
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Belgium introduces tiered capital gains tax on financial assets with progressive rates, exemptions
The Belgian Ministry of Finance has published Circular 2026/C/74 on 22 July 2026. Circular 2026/C/74 outlines the Belgian tax framework for financial capital gains following legislation enacted on 6 April 2026. Circular 2026/C/74 provides
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Italy confirms cross-border UCITS mergers are tax-neutral for investors
Italian investors holding shares in collective investment funds can now participate in cross-border UCITS (undertakings for collective investment in transferable securities) mergers tax-free. The Italian Revenue Agency confirmed this position on 20
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Australia enacts twin tax reform Acts, overhauls CGT discount, adds minimum tax rate on capital gains
Australia has enacted the Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Act 2026 (Act No. 49 of 2026) and the Income Tax Rates Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Act 2026 (Act No. 50 of 2026), with both Acts receiving the royal assent on 26 June
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Nigeria rolls out presumptive tax regime for informal sector, bans cash and roadblock collection
Nigeria's Joint Revenue Board published the Presumptive Tax Regulations, 2026, which were originally issued in the Official Gazette on 13 May 2026 and took effect from 1 January 2026. The Nigeria Presumptive Tax Regulations, 2026, serve as a
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Australia: Parliament passes tax reform bill replacing CGT discount with indexation, personal tax reliefs
Australia’s Parliament passed the Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026 on 25 June 2026, which is a key component of the 2026–27 Federal Budget tax package. The Bill introduces significant reforms aimed at improving housing
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Kenya: President assents Finance Act 2026, introduces reduced CIT
Kenya's President has enacted the Finance Act 2026, bringing amendments across multiple tax statutes effective from 1 July 2026. The Presidential assent was given on 24 June 2026. The Finance Act, 2026, does not raise taxes. Instead, it
See MoreAustralia raises small business GGT threshold, unveils startup tax concession plans
The Australian government has announced additional implementation details for its tax reform package on 18 June 2026 following an extensive first phase of post-Budget consultations. The package includes a significant expansion of small business
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CPA Australia raises alarm over new tax reform bill
Australia's largest accounting body, CPA Australia, has sounded a warning over the government's newly introduced Treasury Laws Amendment Bill 2026, cautioning that the legislation risks making the tax system more complex rather than simpler. The
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India expands tax exemptions for foreign investors in government securities
India has published the Income-Tax (Amendment) Commencement Ordinance 2026 in the Official Gazette on 5 June 2026, introducing a targeted set of tax reforms aimed at strengthening foreign participation in Indian Government securities markets. The
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Belgium implements optional withholding tax system for capital gains on financial assets
Belgium’s Ministry of Finance has published a Royal Decree implementing the Capital Gains Tax on shares and crypto assets from 2026. The decree of 18 May 2026 was officially published in Official Gazette No. 2026003829 on 27 May 2026. A central
See MoreAustralia proposes bill to overhaul capital gains tax
Australia’s government has introduced legislation aimed at reshaping property tax concessions and easing pressure on the housing market, marking one of the country’s most significant tax reform efforts in decades. The bill, tabled in
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Malawi enacts 2026–27 budget, introduces VAT on digital services by foreign companies
Malawi has enacted the legislation implementing the 2026–2027 Budget, which was published in the Official Gazette on 14 April 2026 and entered into force on 15 April 2026. This follows after Malawi’s Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and
See MoreAustralia includes major corporate, CGT tax reforms 2026-27 budget
Australia’s Treasurer, Jim Chalmers, delivered the 2026-27 federal budget in parliament on 12 May 2026. The 2026-27 budget outlines a comprehensive vision for tax reform in Australia, focusing on supporting workers, incentivising business
See MoreKenya lowers corporate tax rate in Finance Bill 2026
Kenya’s government released the Finance Bill, 2026, proposing amendments across key tax laws, including the Income Tax Act (Cap. 470), VAT Act (Cap. 476), Excise Duty Act (Cap. 472), Stamp Duty Act (Cap. 480), Tax Procedures Act (Cap. 469B), and
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El Salvador eliminates tax on non-resident stock market returns
El Salvador has eliminated a 3% withholding tax on returns earned by foreign investors in its stock market, marking a significant policy shift to attract international capital and boost economic growth. Legislative Decree No. 544, approved on 9
See MoreBelgium enacts law for capital gains tax on financial assets, crypto
Belgium has enacted a law that introduces capital gains taxation on financial assets, effective 1 January 2026. The Act, signed into law on 6 April 2026, represents a fundamental shift in how the country taxes investment income. Progressive tax
See MoreKenya weighs capital gain tax relief on internal corporate restructuring
Kenya's National Assembly is set to consider new legislation that would eliminate capital gains tax on internal company reorganisations, potentially saving businesses millions in restructuring costs. The Income Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2026, tabled
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