Nigeria: NRS issues virtual asset tax framework, establishes income tax, VAT, and stamp duty obligations
The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) established a comprehensive framework in 2026 to regulate the taxation of virtual assets (VAs), including cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, and NFTs, through Guidelines on the Taxation of Virtual Assets ( Information
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India: Lok Sabha approves taxation, other laws (Amendment) Bill 2026
India's Lok Sabha passed the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill (Bill No. 150 of 2026) 2026 on 6 August 2026, after it was introduced in Parliament on 4 August. The Bill proposes a series of amendments to the Income-tax Act, 2025, the
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Panama: MEF to overhaul revenue agency after years-long tax fraud scheme
Panama's Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) disclosed on 5 August 2026 that criminal fraud schemes operated within its General Directorate of Revenue (DGI) for years, systematically circumventing institutional controls. Minister Felipe Chapman
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Italy: Revenue Agency issues first comprehensive guidance on collaborative compliance regime
The Italian Revenue Agency has announced the release of Circular No. 6/E of 6 August 2026, providing the first comprehensive guidance on collaborative compliance after sweeping reforms introduced by Legislative Decree No. 221 of 30 December 2023.
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Kenya activates iTax tax amnesty functionality under Finance Act 2026
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has issued a notice announcing the activation of the Tax Amnesty Functionality in iTax, offering relief from penalties, interest and fines on eligible tax liabilities for periods up to 31 December 2025, provided the
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Finland proposes corporate tax cuts in draft 2027 budget
Finland’s Ministry of Finance announced the draft budget for 2027 on 6 August 2026, which includes several significant corporate tax measures. The government will review the draft budget during its budget session on 1–2 September, after which
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Australia: ATO urges large corporates to verify tax transparency data ahead of October report
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) reminded large corporate taxpayers on 5 August 2026 to review their corporate tax transparency data before the publication of the 2024–25 Corporate Tax Transparency Report. For the 2024–25 income year and
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Korea (Rep.) updates Pillar Two, CFC rules among other measures in 2026 Tax Reform Plan
Korea (Rep.)'s Ministry of Economy and Finance (MoEF) has unveiled its 2026 Tax Reform Plan, proposing a broad package of tax measures aimed at strengthening domestic manufacturing, supporting innovation, expanding tax relief for households and
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Portugal approves Temporary Solidarity Contribution on petroleum sector for 2026
Portugal's Council of Ministers approved a proposal for legislative authorisation to be submitted to the Assembly of the Republic to establish a Temporary Solidarity Contribution on the Petroleum Sector. The exceptional and temporary measure will
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France restores standard deadline for withholding tax claims
France has restored the standard time limit for withholding tax claims by repealing the reduced one-year deadline through Decree No. 2026-692 of 27 July 2026, published on 29 July and effective from 30 July 2026. The measure implements Conseil
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Turkey: Revenue Administration updates tax penalty reduction guide
Turkey’s Revenue Administration has updated and published the Guide on the Tax Penalty Reduction Application, explaining the scope of penalties covered, eligibility requirements, reduction rates, application procedures and payment obligations
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UAE: FTA issues registration, deregistration rules under Pillar Two Top-up tax
The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) issued Federal Tax Authority Decision No. 12 of 2026, establishing the registration, deregistration and notification requirements for entities subject to the domestic Top-up Tax under Cabinet Decision No. 142 of
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Romania: Finance ministry unveils automatic 3% tax rebate for microenterprises
Romania’s Ministry of Finance, in a press release, has approved the procedural mechanism for delivering a 3% rebate on profit and income taxes to microenterprises for the 2025 fiscal year, implementing Government Emergency Ordinance no. 8/2026.
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Taiwan reminds businesses of documentation requirements for CFC FVPL tax deferral election
Taiwan's Ministry of Finance, in a notice on 4 August 2026, has reminded enterprises that elect to defer the recognition of unrealized gains and losses from fair value through profit or loss (FVPL) financial instruments held by their Controlled
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Austria publishes updated regulation reflecting EU list of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions
The Austrian Federal Ministry of Justice has published the Tax Haven Notification Regulation 2026 (StO-KVO 2026) in the Official Gazette on 3 August 2026, updating the country's reference to the European Union's list of non-cooperative jurisdictions
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Thailand extends reduced VAT rate period to September 2027
Thailand’s Revenue Department has confirmed that the Value Added Tax (VAT) rate of 7% will continue following the Cabinet’s approval of a proposal to extend the period for reducing the VAT rate until 30 September 2027. The Ministry of
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US: Treasury, IRS issue guidance on the permanent expansion of paid family and medical leave under the Working Families Tax Cuts
The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that it issued Notice 2026-28 on 5 August 2026, providing guidance on the employer credit for paid family and medical leave (PFML) under the Working Families Tax Cuts
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Australia: Treasury consults on CGT, Negative Gearing Tranche 2
The Australian Treasury has launched a public consultation on the Capital Gains Tax and Negative Gearing – Tranche 2 legislation on 4 August 2026. Comments on the consultation are due by 21 August 2026. In the 2026–27 Budget, the
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