Turkey updates laws with new e-valuation rules, stamp duty relief and condominium reforms
Turkey has enacted Law No. 7579, adopted on 7 May 2026 and published in the Official Gazette (Issue 33261), introducing amendments to the Land Registry Law No. 2644, Stamp Tax Law No. 488 and Condominium Law No. 634. A key procedural change
See MoreBosnia and Herzegovina: Federation of BiH amends taxpayer registration, PJIB allocation rules
Bosnia and Herzegovinaโs Federal Ministry of Finance has introduced amendments to the Rulebook on the Allocation of Identification Numbers, Registration and Identification, and Records of Taxpayers in the Territory of the Federation of Bosnia and
See MoreAustria: Parliament approves draft VAT reform introducing reduced rate on staple foods
The Austrian Parliament (Nationalrat) approved on 21 May 2026 a draft bill introducing a reduced Value Added Tax (VAT) rate on staple foods. The measure forms part of the Austrian Value Added Tax Reform Act 2026 and still requires approval by the
See MoreIndonesia: DGT grants tax filing extension for corporations until 31 May 2026
Indonesia's tax authority, the Directorate General of Taxes (DGT) has given companies an extra month to submit their annual tax returns, pushing the deadline from 30 April to 31 May 2026. Director General of Taxes Bimo Wijayanto announced on
See MoreATAF pilots tax transparency training on beneficial ownership and exchange of information
The ATAF, in partnership with GIZ, officially piloted the Training on Tax Transparency covering Beneficial Ownership and Exchange of Information in Johannesburg, South Africa on 18 May 2026. The training is the pilot of two training modules (BO
See MoreUS: IRS considers adding citizenship question to tax forms
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is weighing whether to require taxpayers to disclose their citizenship status on 2026 tax forms, according to sources familiar with the discussions. The move would represent the Trump administration's latest
See MoreArgentina: ARCA extends 2025 individual tax filing deadline to July 2026
The Argentine Customs Collection and Control Agency (ARCA) announced on 22 May 2026 that it has granted taxpayers additional time to file and pay their 2025 tax returns, moving the deadline to 27 July 2026. The extension applies to Income Tax,
See MoreUK: HMRC launches targeted advance assurance pilot for SME R&D tax relief claims
The UKโs tax authority, His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) issued guidance on 18 May 2026 setting out the application process for a new targeted advance assurance scheme for research and development (R&D) tax relief claims. The guidance
See MoreSaudi Arabia: ZATCA urges excise tax return filing deadline compliance
Saudi Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has urged establishments subject to excise tax to file their tax returns for March and April 2026, on a date no later than 31 May 2026. ZATCA has called on establishments to expedite filing their tax
See MoreUK: Foreign PE tax exemption to become mandatory from 2027 to block overseas loss relief against profits
The UK government has announced, on 21 May 2026, changes to the taxation of UK-resident companies who conduct part of their business through foreign permanent establishments (PEs). For most companies, it will be mandatory for profits and losses
See MoreAustria: Government approves tax reform bill with anti-fraud measures, new reporting rules
The Austrian government approved a draft bill introducing amendments to various tax laws on 20 May 2026. The draft bill is intended to promote tax fairness and combat tax fraud, while also reducing the tax burden on workers and simplifying
See MoreSouth Africa publishes GMT registration, notification external guide for gloBE implementation
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has published the GMT Registration and Notification โ External Guide (GMT-REG-01-G01) on 15 May 2026. SARS has introduced the Global Minimum Tax (GMT) as part of South Africaโs implementation of the
See MoreMalawi enacts 2026โ27 budget, introduces VAT on digital services by foreign companies
Malawi has enacted the legislation implementing the 2026โ2027 Budget, which was published in the Official Gazette on 14 April 2026 and entered into force on 15 April 2026. This follows after Malawiโs Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and
See MoreIreland: Irish Revenue updates VAT guidance on debt factoring, invoice discounting
Irish Revenue published eBrief 093/26 on 20 May 2026, updating the VAT Tax and Duty Manual on the VAT Treatment of Debt Factoring and Invoice Discounting. The update revises paragraphs 5 and Appendix 1 to reflect the CJEU judgment in Case
See MorePoland: Government proposes windfall tax on fuel sector amid Middle East crisis
Poland is moving to impose a temporary tax on extraordinary profits earned by liquid fuel producers and traders in 2026. The proposal, announced on 19 May 2025, responds directly to the geopolitical and economic fallout from the outbreak of armed
See MoreTurkey extends MayโJune 2026 filing and payment deadlines for VAT, withholding, stamp tax returns
Turkeyโs Revenue Administration has issued Tax Procedure Law Circular No. VUK-199/2026-5 on 15 May 2026, extending the filing and payment deadlines for several tax returns under the authority granted by Article 28 of Law No. 213 (Tax Procedure
See MoreSweden: Court rules in favour of Kubal, overturns transfer pricing-based adjustment
Swedenโs Supreme Administrative Court has ruled in favour of Kubikenborg Aluminium AB (Kubal), overturning a transfer pricing-based adjustment made by the Swedish Tax Agency in a dispute concerning the deductibility of damages arising from an
See MoreUruguay issues decree clarifying IRPF taxation of foreign-source income, assets, and withholding rules
Uruguayโs Ministry of Economy and Finance, through a Decree issued on 6 May 2026, has introduced detailed rules updating the taxation of income derived from non-resident entities under the Personal Income Tax (IRPF), in line with amendments set
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