Pakistan: Federal Constitutional Court upholds super tax
In a landmark judgement the federal constitutional court hearing the cases involving section 4B and 4C of the income tax ordinance 2001 (super tax cases), upholding super tax which is expected to fetch revenue to the tune of PKR 300 billion to the
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Austria gazettes law on GloBE information exchange
Austria has gazetted Law No. 17/2026 on 29 January 2026, giving effect to the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on the Exchange of Global Anti-Base Erosion (GloBE) Information Returns (GIR MCAA). The agreement, originally signed by
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Romania implements DAC9 regulations
Romania has issued Government Ordinance (GO) No. 1/2026, amending the Fiscal Procedure Code established under Law No. 207/2015, to transpose the Amending Directive to the 2011 Directive on Administrative Cooperation (DAC9, 2025/872). The
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Czech Republic: Government sends DAC8, DAC9 transposition bill to parliament
The Czech Republic’s government submitted a draft bill to parliament for review on 5 February 2026, which it approved on 2 February 2026. The bill transposes the Amending Directive to the 2011 Directive on Administrative Cooperation (DAC8,
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Ireland: Irish Revenue updates guidance on automatic exchange of information
Irish Revenue issued eBrief No. 031/26 on 4 February 2026, providing guidance on the Automatic Exchange of Information. This eBrief is to inform customers of changes made to Tax and Duty Manual (TDM) Part 35-01-01a and subsequent changes to TDM
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Australia joins GIR MCAA
The OECD has reported that Australia signed the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on the Exchange of GloBE Information (GIR MCAA) on 28 January 2026. The agreement is designed to enable the automatic exchange of GloBE Information Returns
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France simplifies EU public CbC reporting rules
France adopted new rules on 28 December 2025 to streamline compliance with the EU public CbC reporting directive (Directive (EU) 2021/2101), fully aligning national law with EU requirements and implementing the multiple reporting exemption. The
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Finland enables electronic submission of global minimum tax returns via MyTax
Finland’s tax administration confirmed, on 30 January 2026, that companies covered by the Law on Minimum Taxation on Large Groups can begin submitting their global minimum tax filings electronically from 30 January 2026. All filings will be
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Netherlands: Government coalition outlines 2026–2030 budgetary and tax changes, introduces new business contribution
The Dutch government’s incoming coalition released its agreement for the 2026–2030 term on 30 January 2026, along with an appendix outlining planned budgetary and tax changes. The proposals outline several notable shifts affecting businesses,
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Italy approves annual, basic VAT return forms for 2025 tax year
The Italian Revenue Agency approved the Annual VAT Return Form to be used for filings in 2026, covering the 2025 tax year. Alongside the standard form, a simplified “Basic Annual VAT Return Form” has also been introduced for taxpayers who
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France passes 2026 budget, halves exceptional contribution to large company profits
France finally passed its 2026 budget on 2 February 2026 after two no-confidence motions failed, allowing Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu’s minority government to survive and bringing a measure of political stability. The prolonged
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Italy extends investment tax credits for special economic zones, logistics zones
The Italian Revenue Agency announced on 2 February 2026 that it has approved new communication forms and guidelines for accessing tax incentives for investments in the country’s disadvantaged areas, following changes introduced in the 2026 Budget
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The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has released the reportable tax position (RTP) schedule and accompanying instructions for the 2026 income year on 29 January 2026. Companies are generally required to lodge an RTP schedule if their total
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Dominican Republic: DGII extends agricultural tax exemptions for 2026
The Dominican Republic’s tax authority (DGII) has extended tax exemptions for the agricultural sector for 2026 through General Rule No. 01-2026, published on 28 January 2026. The rule maintains the exemptions established under General Rule No.
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Canada: CRA to apply GST/HST on mutual fund trailing commissions from July 2026
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will require mutual fund dealers to collect goods and services tax/harmonised sales tax (GST/HST) on trailing commissions, as they are now considered taxable supplies, starting 1 July 2026. The CRA’s position on
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Colombia: Constitutional Court suspends economic emergency decree, tax measures
Colombia’s Constitutional Court announced the provisional suspension of Decree No. 1390 of 22 December 2025 on 29 January 2026, which declared a state of economic and social emergency across the national territory. The suspension will remain in
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China clarifies VAT taxable sales calculation scope for specific transactions
China’s Ministry of Finance (MoF) and the State Taxation Administration (STA) have issued Announcement No. 12 of 2026 on 30 January 2026, providing detailed clarification on how taxable sales amounts should be calculated for value-added tax (VAT)
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Malaysia introduces tax incentives under new MITI framework
Malaysia’s Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) announced on 29 January 2026 that the government will implement the new incentive framework (NIF), effective 1 March 2026, commencing with the manufacturing sector, followed by the
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