Albania updates tax procedures with automated VAT filings, tighter cash limits
Albania has published Law No. 79/2025 in the Official Gazette No. 11 of 15 January 2026, amending and supplementing Law No. 9920 of 2008 on tax procedures. A key change provides that where a taxpayer fails to submit a VAT return by the deadline,
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Bangladesh: NBR extends January VAT return deadline
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has extended the deadline for submitting online VAT returns for the January 2026 tax period through its e-VAT system until 22 February, citing public interest. An official order said the move followed a
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Kazakhstan opens consultation on tax protocol with Norway
The government of Kazakhstan published a draft resolution on 10 February 2026 for consultation on a protocol to amend its 2001 income and capital tax treaty with Norway. The draft was released through the Republic of Kazakhstan’s official Open
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UK: HMRC issues new rules for vaping duty, stamps
The UK’s tax authority (HMRC) has updated its guidance on preparing for vaping products duty and the vaping duty stamps scheme on 10 February 2026. Purpose of the policy Vaping Products Duty was introduced in autumn 2024, with Vaping Duty
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Taiwan: Taipei Tax Bureau urges compliance with branch reporting rules
Taiwan’s National Taxation Bureau of the Ministry of Finance has reiterated that business entities approved to pay business tax on a consolidated basis through their head office must ensure that their branch offices continue to fulfill reporting
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Taiwan: Tax Authority warns against misreporting foreign dividends
Taiwan’s Taipei National Taxation Bureau of the Ministry of Finance stated that profit‑seeking enterprises headquartered domestically which invest in shares of foreign companies, issued under foreign law and approved by the securities authority
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Colombia: Constitutional Court suspends temporary electricity levy
Colombia's Constitutional Court announced on 6 February 2026 that Legislative Decree No. 0044 of 21 January 2026, which introduced a temporary parafiscal levy of 2.5% on electricity generation companies serving domestic households and required
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Thailand: Revenue Department raises SME tax deduction for digital investments
The Thai Revenue Department issued Royal Decree No. 802 on 10 February 2026, granting higher tax deductions for SMEs investing in digital tools and services. Under the decree, SMEs can claim an additional 100% deduction, bringing the total
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Sweden: Government launches inquiry on modern VAT rules, fraud prevention
The Swedish Government has decided to appoint an inquiry to analyze how new EU rules on value-added tax (VAT) should be implemented in Swedish law. Among other things, the new EU rules require that reporting of trade between EU countries be carried
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Vietnam: MoF proposes interim tax rules for crypto assets
Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance (MoF) has released a draft circular outlining a tax framework for crypto and tokenised asset transactions, following Government Resolution No. 05/2025/NQ-CP issued on 9 September 2025. The initiative, set for early
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UK: HMRC launches CBAM policy paper, draft legislation for consultation
The UK’s tax authority (HMRC) has released a policy paper outlining its approach to the carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) on 10 February 2026. The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) legislation and guidance is being developed in
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Singapore updates CbC exchange agreement schedule
The Singapore Official Gazette issued Order No. S 64 on 6 February 2026, amending the Income Tax (International Tax Compliance Agreements) (Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on the Exchange of Country-By-Country Reports) Order 2018 (G.N.
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US: IRS new clarification on energy tax credits linked to prohibited foreign assistance under federal law under OBBB
The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced on 12 February 2026 that it is providing guidance for determining whether electricity-producing qualified facilities, energy storage technologies, or eligible components
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Brazil: Chamber of Deputies weighs wealth tax proposal
Brazil's Chamber of Deputies is reviewing a draft legislation as of 2 February 2026 to implement a "Tax on Large Fortunes" (IGF), a levy already authorised by the Federal Constitution but never enacted. This proposal seeks to establish a Great
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OECD publishes updated peer review on BEPS Action 5 preferential tax regimes
The OECD has released the peer review results from the Forum on Harmful Tax Practices, examining preferential tax regimes and low-tax jurisdictions under BEPS Action 5, on 12 February 2026. The reviews, approved by the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework
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US: IRS introduces upgrades to tax pro account for professional firms
The Internal Revenue Service announced on 9 February 2026 a new expansion of Tax Pro Account, introducing business-level digital capabilities for tax professionals who work in tax-preparation companies, accounting firms, or other
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US: NYC Mayor proposes tax increases to address budget deficit
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani proposed raising taxes on high earners and corporations on Wednesday, 12 February 2026, during testimony at the State Senate's budget hearing. The Democratic mayor reported that the city has narrowed its budget
See MoreOECD: Montenegro, Oman, Panama, Peru, Rwanda, and Uruguay sign CARF MCAA, Addendum to CRS MCAA
According to an OECD update, Montenegro, Oman, Panama, Peru, Rwanda, and Uruguay signed the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on Automatic Exchange of Information under the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF MCAA) and the Addendum to
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