Luxembourg implements Pillar One ‘Amount B’ simplified transfer pricing rules
The Luxembourg tax administration issued Circular L.I.R. n° 56/2 – 56bis/2 on 13 April 2026, introducing a simplified and rationalised approach for applying the arm’s length principle to baseline marketing and distribution activities, referred
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Australia: ATO mandates super funds and CIVs to lodge RTP schedule for TT26
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) announced on 21 April 2026 that from Tax Time (TT) 2026, reportable tax position (RTP) schedule obligations will apply to large APRA-regulated super funds and large collective investment vehicles (CIVs) that
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Qatar: GTA issues guidance for trusted entities on direct treaty benefit claims
Qatar’s General Tax Authority has issued a new user guide, “The Direct Application of Double Taxation Avoidance,” in connection with the newly launched “Register as a Trusted Entity” service on the Dhareeba platform. The GTA has
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Romania unveils major tax reforms and investment incentives to boost economic growth
The Romanian government published Government Emergency Ordinance (GEO) No. 8/2026 in the Official Gazette on 25 February 2026, introducing sweeping fiscal reforms designed to stimulate industrial development, attract strategic investments, and
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US: New York Governor, Mayor propose tax on luxury second homes
New York Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveiled a joint proposal on 15 April 2026 to impose a new tax on second homes valued above USD 5 million. The measure specifically targets ultra-wealthy individuals who maintain expensive
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South Africa enacts Taxation Laws Amendment Act 2026, ending VAT exemption on low-value imports
South Africa’s President has enacted the Taxation Laws Amendment Act 2026 (the Act), which abolishes the VAT exemption previously applicable to low-value imported goods. The Taxation Laws Amendment Act, 2026 (Act No. 5 of 2026) was assented to
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Cambodia issues instruction shifting VAT liability on diesel, LPG to the state
Cambodian Ministry of Economy and Finance on 3 April 2026, has issued an Instruction on the state assumption of Value Added Tax (VAT) liability for the supply of diesel fuel and LPG gas, in response to rising international market prices of diesel
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Ireland: Irish Revenue issues eBrief No. 081/26 on living city initiative guidance update
Irish Revenue has published eBrief No. 081/26 on 17 April 2026, providing new and updated guidance on the Living City Initiative. The Living City Initiative is a scheme of property tax incentives provided for in Chapter 13 of Part 10 of the Taxes
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Switzerland extends loss carryforward period after referendum deadline ends
Switzerland is introducing an extension to the loss carryforward period following the expiry of the referendum period for the implementing Federal Law on 17 April 2026. The Swiss Federal Law on Extending Loss Compensation Periods, adopted on 19
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Sweden proposes tonnage tax reforms to boost shipping competitiveness
Sweden’s Ministry of Finance has proposed changes to the Swedish tonnage taxation system through the Bill 2025/26:243 to strengthen the competitiveness of Swedish shipping on 14 April 2026. The proposal would extend the system to cover
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Colombia Constitutional Court strikes down VAT, excise hikes in emergency decree
Colombia’s Constitutional Court issued a press release on 17 April 2026 confirming that Legislative Decree No. 1474 of 29 December 2025 has been declared unconstitutional. The summary refers to Sentencia C-079/26, as set out in the Court’s
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Turkey enacts tax law banning deductions on gambling advertisements, promotions
Turkey's Revenue Administration has gazetted Law No. 7577 on 17 April 2026. Law No. 7577, which introduces widespread amendments to various tax, finance, and administrative statutes scheduled for 2026. The legislation implements strict
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Austria introduces relief measures to support SMEs, start-ups
The Austrian Federal Government has announced on 16 April 2026 new measures aimed at reducing administrative burden for companies, particularly benefiting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and start-ups through updated accounting
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Sri Lanka removes VAT zero-rating on fabric imports, scraps CESS levy
Sri Lanka's Inland Revenue Department has announced on 8 April 2026 major changes to the tax treatment of fabric imports, effective 1 April 2026, which will impact both importers and local suppliers in the textile sector. VAT rate increases to
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France clarifies MAP access rules, APA roll-back conditions in transfer pricing guidance
The French tax authority issued updated guidance on Mutual Agreement Procedures (MAP) and Advance Pricing Agreements (APA) on 15 April 2026, following a public consultation launched on 15 January 2025. The revisions provide clarification on MAP
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Morocco implements new VAT rules for foreign digital service providers
The Moroccan government has introduced comprehensive value-added tax regulations targeting non-resident providers of digital services, with the rules set to take effect on 11 June 2026. The Government Council approved draft decree No. 2.25.862 on
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Italy approves synthetic indexes of tax reliability for 1.85 million taxpayers
Italy’s Revenue Agency announced on 17 April 2026 that the Ministry of Economy and Finance had published the Decree of 31 March 2026 in the Official Gazette on 16 April 2026. The decree approves a comprehensive update to 85 synthetic tax
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Finland moves forward with municipal tourist tax legislation
Finland’s Ministry of Finance announced on 17 April 2026 that it is preparing to introduce a tourist tax that would allow municipalities to generate additional revenue from visitors. The Ministry of Finance has begun drafting legislation following
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