Bolivia: SIN introduces online tax residence certification for double tax treaty applications
Bolivia’s tax authority, the National Tax Service (SIN) announced, on 21 October 2026, that companies that need to prove their tax residence or domicile for the agreements to avoid double taxation (CDI) can now do so online. They will have to
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Chile introduces corporate tax cuts, investment incentives under new law
Chile published Law No. 21.850 in the Official Gazette on 17 October 2026, enacting a wide-ranging fiscal, regulatory, and economic package designed to promote post-disaster recovery, stimulate investment, and overhaul key tax and administrative
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Poland defers KSeF e-invoicing penalties to 2027, extends VAT reverse charge to 2030
Poland’s Council of Ministers adopted a draft law on 20 October 2026 that postpones fines for errors linked to the National Electronic Invoicing System (KSeF) until 31 December 2027. The same bill extends the VAT reverse charge for gas,
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Switzerland to vote on VAT increase to fund 13th pension
Switzerland's Federal Council on 5 October 2026 recommended that voters approve a 0.4% rise in value added tax (VAT) to help fund the 13th pension under the Old-Age and Survivors' Insurance (AVS). The proposal goes to a national vote on 29 November
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France ratifies OECD GloBE information exchange agreement under Pillar Two
France has ratified the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on the Exchange of GloBE Information (GIR MCAA) under Pillar Two of the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework’s Two-Pillar Solution, the French authorities confirmed. The approval was
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Lithuania introduces additional reporting obligations under investment account tax regime
Lithuania’s State Tax Inspectorate (VMI) under the Ministry of Finance has introduced additional reporting obligations for permanent residents using the investment account tax regime through Order No. VA-69, issued on 16 October 2026. The order
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UK: HMRC publishes draft default values for carbon border adjustment mechanism
The UK HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has published a draft force of law notice setting default values for the UK carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) on 16 October 2026. The default values let liable persons comply with CBAM when actual
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Saudi Arabia: ZATCA reminds businesses of September, Q3 2026 VAT return deadline
Saudi Arabia’s Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has urged businesses subject to VAT to submit VAT returns for September and Q3 2026 by 31 October 2026. The deadline applies to September returns for establishments whose annual supplies
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UAE launches AI-powered digital platform for tourist VAT refunds
UAE’s Federal Tax Authority (FTA) launched, on 20 October 2026, an integrated digital platform powered by artificial intelligence (AI) for Value Added Tax (VAT) refunds to tourists, which it describes as the first of its kind worldwide. The
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Bulgaria amends tax procedure code to implement DAC8 and DAC9, revises transfer pricing rules
Bulgaria's government has promulgated the Law amending the Tax and Social Security Procedure Code (TSSPC), published in State Gazette No. 85 on 15 September 2026 under Decree No. 302. The Law transposes Council Directive (EU) 2023/2226 (DAC8) and
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Lithuania: 2027 Budget prioritises national defence, social protection with no changes to tax rates
Lithuania’s government submitted the draft 2027 state budget to the Seimas on 16 October 2026, prioritising national defence, income growth and social protection while aiming to maintain sustainable public finances. The draft budget, designated
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US extends tax deadlines for disaster-affected taxpayers in eight jurisdictions
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has extended tax filing and payment deadlines for individuals and businesses affected by natural disasters in Alabama, Florida, Guam, New Mexico, Wisconsin, Ohio, Nebraska, and West Virginia. The relief covers
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OECD releases Version 2.0 of GIR XML Schema
The OECD published an updated user guide and XML schema for the Pillar Two GloBE Information Return (GIR) on 20 October 2026. Version 2.0 reflects recent changes to the GIR made after the adoption of the Side-by-Side Package. It also includes
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Bulgaria proposes 33% windfall tax in 2027 draft budgetary plan
Bulgaria submitted its Draft Budgetary Plan for 2027 to the European Commission and the Eurogroup on 15 October 2026. Proposed tax measures include a 33% windfall profits tax for companies in certain sectors, personal income tax relief, mandatory
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Canada to table Budget 2026 on 5 November
Canada’s Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne will table Budget 2026 on 5 November 2026. The Department of Finance Canada announced the date in a media advisory issued on 20 October 2026. This follows the Department of Finance's
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Hong Kong: IRD extends 2025-26 profits tax filing deadlines
Hong Kong’s Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has extended the filing deadlines for 2025/26 Profits Tax returns with Accounting Date Code ‘M’, providing businesses and tax representatives with additional time to meet their tax compliance
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France: DGFiP updates VAT guidance on international agent regime
France’s Tax authority, the Directorate General of Public Finance (DGFiP), published updated guidance on 14 October 2026 on the international agent regime for value added tax (VAT), following a public consultation held earlier this year. Under
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South Africa: SARS raises official interest rate for low-interest loans
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has updated its Table 3, increasing the official interest rate used to tax interest-free or low-interest loans from 8.00% to 8.25%, effective 1 December 2025, with effect from 1 October 2026. The rate is
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