Kenya: KRA launches six-month tax amnesty initiative
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) announced on 3 July 2026 that it has rolled out a new tax relief programme designed to ease the financial burden on citizens while simultaneously boosting domestic revenue. Building upon two previous campaigns
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Brazil: Tax reforms moves to mandatory phase, CBS and IBS take effect in August
Brazil's tax reform—established by Constitutional Amendment No. 132/2023 and regulated by Complementary Law No. 214/2025—shifts from preparation to enforcement in July 2026. The Dual VAT system introduces CBS (Contribution on Goods and
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Colombia: DIAN announces 2026 personal income tax return deadlines
Colombia's tax authority (DIAN) released Press Release 090 on 30 June 2026, outlining the filing schedule for the 2025 personal income tax return. The filing window runs from 12 August through 26 October 2026, with submission dates staggered
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Vietnam extends tax relief on fuel, qualifying raw materials through September 2026
Vietnam’s government has issued a Resolution No. 34/2026/NQ-CP dated 30 June 2026, which outlines the extension of tax incentives for specific energy products. The resolution mandates a continued period of reduced import duties, environmental
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Colombia faces tax reform standoff as experts back revenue hikes, government pursues cuts
Colombia is preparing for a potential tax reform driven by rising fiscal pressures and a growing deficit. While the incoming administration has proposed tax cuts, experts argue that broader structural changes will be needed to increase revenue and
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South Africa: SARS launches 2026 tax filing season with expanded auto-assessments, digital upgrades
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has launched the 2026 tax filing season, introducing new enhancements aimed at simplifying the filing process and broadening the scope of its auto-assessment programme. SARS stated that these improvements
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India revises fuel export duties, raises petrol levy while cutting diesel and ATF rates
India's Finance Ministry recalibrated its windfall gains tax on fuel exports through a revised notification on 1 July 2026, signalling a shift in its fiscal approach to petroleum product shipments. The adjustments, which took effect on 1 July
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Nigeria: Tariff reforms, green tax framework enter into force
Nigeria's federal government has unveiled sweeping tariff restructuring and environmental tax measures set to commence on 1 July 2026, according to the 2026 Fiscal Policy Measures (FPM) circular issued by Minister of Finance Wale Edun. The
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Greece: AADE extends GIR filing deadline, issues Pillar Two guidance
Greece's tax authority (AADE) published two administrative guidance documents for taxpayers subject to Pillar Two global minimum tax requirements under Bill 5100/2024. Decision A.1131/2026 establishes the complete filing and information exchange
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UK confirms no Pillar Two late-filing penalties for returns filed before August 2026
UK’s tax authority, HMRC, has updated its Pillar Two guidance on 26 June 2026, confirming that under its transitional approach to implementing the Pillar Two top-up taxes, it will not impose late filing penalties for UK tax returns, overseas
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Belarus introduces tax incentives for robotics sector from July 2026
Belarus has introduced new tax incentives to promote the robotisation of its economy under Edict No. 198 of 17 June 2026. Legal entities implementing robotics are eligible for the following tax incentives: Key tax incentives Depreciation:
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Kazakhstan updates VAT exemptions, reduces rates for healthcare sector
The Government of Kazakhstan has adopted Government Decree No. 542, signed on 24 June 2026, introducing amendments to two existing regulations governing Value Added Tax (VAT) treatment for medical services, medicines and pharmaceutical
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OECD paper examines investment tax incentives across Latin America and the Caribbean
The OECD has published a working paper examining Investment tax incentives in Latin America and the Caribbean on 30 June 2026. The study covers Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Paraguay, Peru
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Austria enacts Budget Measures Act 2026 with income tax, VAT and compliance changes
Austria's Budget Measures Act 2026 (Budgetmaßnahmengesetz 2026) entered into force on 1 July 2026 after being published in the Official Gazette (BGBl. I 43/2026) on 30 June. The legislation amends a range of federal laws with measures intended to
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OECD publishes 2026 Asia-Pacific revenue statistics with 2024 tax data
The OECD has announced on 30 June 2026 the release of the report Revenue Statistics in Asia and the Pacific 2026. Revenue Statistics in Asia and the Pacific 2026 presents detailed, internationally comparable data on public revenues in the
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Bosnia and Herzegovina: FBiH prepares for fiscalization system procurement under new law
The Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH) is continuing preparations for its new fiscalization framework ahead of the August 2026 deadline for issuing implementing bylaws under the Law on Fiscalization of Transactions. The Tax
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Cyprus ratifies multilateral agreement on GloBE information exchange (GIR MCAA)
Cyprus has ratified the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on the Exchange of GloBE Information (GIR MCAA), with the ratification published in the Official Gazette on 26 June 2026. Having signed the agreement on 12 May 2026, Cyprus joins
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Australia: ATO raises penalty unit for infringements from July 2026
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has updated its guidance on penalty units to reflect an increase in the penalty unit value on 26 June 2026. For infringements occurring on or after 1 July 2026, the penalty unit amount has increased to AUD 364,
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