OECD releases peer review reports on tax information exchange, transparency for the Cook Islands, Namibia and Tanzania
The OECD’s Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes (Global Forum) has published three new peer review reports on transparency and exchange of information on request (EOIR) for tax purposes for the Cook Islands,
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Malaysia extends foreign-sourced income tax exemption for unit trusts to 2030
Malaysia has gazetted the Income Tax (Unit Trust in relation to Income Received in Malaysia from Outside Malaysia) (Exemption) 2024 (Amendment) Order 2026 on 27 July 2026. This legislation extends the tax exemption period for foreign-sourced
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Brazil: RFB, Petrobras reach pre-audit agreement on Repetro-Sped status
The Brazilian Federal Revenue Service (RFB) has published the Executive Declaratory Act Sutri No. 4/2026, dated 21 July 2026, formally binding both the tax authority and Petrobras to Consensual Agreement No. 3/2026 on 24 July 2026. The agreement
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Russia: CBR lowers key rate used for tax interest calculations
The Central Bank of Russia (CBR) has reduced the key interest rate from 14.5% to 14.0% on 24 July 2026. The CBR’s key interest rate is applied in calculating interest deductions and the interest on late payment of overdue taxes. This
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Kazakhstan lowers base rate used to calculate late payment interest
The National Bank of Kazakhstan (NBK) has reduced its base rate to 16.75%, with a corridor of 15.75%–17.75%, following its monetary policy decision on 27 July 2026. The move marks the central bank's second interest rate cut this year after
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Taiwan clarifies separate income tax filing rules for foreign property transactions
Taiwan's Ministry of Finance has issued a notice on 20 July 2026Â reminding foreign taxpayers of their obligation to file a separate income tax return for qualifying house and land transactions, rather than including such income in gross
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Argentina: ARCA outlines procedures for settling criminal tax liabilities
Argentina's tax authority (ARCA) announced it has issued General Resolution 5882/2026, which establishes procedures for settling criminal tax liabilities. The resolution was published and entered into force on 28 July 2026. This resolution
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Thailand extends 7% VAT rate through 2027
Thailand's Cabinet has approved extending the reduced value-added tax rate of 7% for another year from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2027 in a press release issued on 27 July 2026. The current reduced rate was set to expire on 30 September
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Ireland: EU approves expanded digital games tax credit to cover post-release content
Ireland's Department of Finance has announced on 28 July 2026 that the European Commission has approved the expansion of the Digital Games Tax Credit. As announced in Budget 2026, the 32% tax credit has been extended until 31 December 2031 and
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Egypt introduces tax incentives for listed, unlisted securities
Egypt's Ministry of Finance, the Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA) and the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) have approved a package of tax incentives for securities activities as part of the second tax facilitation package, according to the head of
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Eswatini introduces e-invoicing rules under VAT Act
Eswatini has introduced new measures to support electronic tax administration under the Value Added Tax Act, 2011, establishing a legal framework for electronic fiscal documents and prescribing rules for the electronic submission of fiscal
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India issues revised FATCA, CRS guidance detailing crypto reporting obligations
India’s Ministry of Finance has updated its Guidance Note on FATCA and CRS, providing detailed guidance for crypto exchanges and other intermediaries on their reporting obligations as Reporting Financial Institutions (RFIs) under section 508 of
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Mexico increases IEPS fuel incentives for gasoline, diesel
Mexico's Ministry of Finance and Public Credit (SHCP) has increased Special Tax on Production and Services (IEPS) incentives for gasoline and diesel for the period from 25 to 31 July 2026, in an effort to limit the impact of rising international oil
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China introduces targeted tax breaks for energy, mining firms through 2027
China's Ministry of Finance and the State Taxation Administration have jointly issued Announcement No. 22 of 2026 revising the urban land use tax policy on 27 July 2026, phasing out longstanding tax exemptions previously available to energy
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Singapore: IRAS updates Certificate of Residence guidance, clarifies eligibility conditions
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has revised its guidance on Applying for a Certificate of Residence/ Tax Reclaim Form. The update provides clearer guidance on the conditions that foreign-owned investment holding companies must
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Pakistan: SBP keeps policy rate unchanged
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced on Monday, 27 July 2026, that its policy rate will remain unchanged at 11.5%, with the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) concluding that the current monetary policy stance remains appropriate to guide
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Uruguay issues detailed rules on taxation of foreign income earned by individuals
Uruguay's General Tax Directorate (DGI) has issued Resolution No. 1.517/2026, establishing detailed rules for the collection of tax on foreign income earned by individuals from 1 January 2026 under changes introduced by Law No. 20.446. The
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Australia: ATO issues 2026 tax lodgment guidance for individualsÂ
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has issued a set of recommendations from Assistant Commissioner Anita Challen to assist individuals during the 2026 tax lodgment season on 27 July 2026. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) now has over 100
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