UAE: FTA reminds small business relief beneficiaries of corporate tax compliance obligations
The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA), in a notice on 3 August 2026, has reminded taxable persons eligible for small business relief that they must submit simplified corporate tax returns within prescribed legal deadlines. FTA has emphasised that
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South Africa consults on 2026 draft tax legislation
South Africa's National Treasury and the South African Revenue Service (SARS) have launched a public consultation on the 2026 draft Taxation Laws Amendment Bill (2026 draft TLAB) and the 2026 draft Tax Administration Laws Amendment Bill (2026 draft
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US: IRS, Security Summit warns tax pros to watch out for phishing emails and other attacks
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Security Summit partners issued a notice on 4 August 2026 warning tax professionals to watch for phishing emails and other schemes designed to steal sensitive taxpayer data. This is the second in the
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Poland: Ministry of Digital Affairs unveils draft 3% digital services tax
Poland's Ministry of Digital Affairs has published a draft bill introducing a Compensatory Tax on Certain Services, effectively establishing a Digital Services Tax (DST) on 31 July 2026. The tax applies to online targeted advertising, the
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Australia: ATO sets final reminder for TPAR, ends paper lodgments
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has issued a final reminder that businesses and government entities making payments to contractors must lodge their Taxable Payments Annual Report (TPAR) on 3 August 2026. The ATO has also announced that it no
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Australia: ATO updates Pillar Two guidance on GIR lodgment, joint ventures
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has updated its guidance on Lodging, Paying and Other Obligations for Pillar Two on 4 August 2026. The revised guidance introduces new sections covering the lodgment of the GloBE Information Return (GIR),
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Brazil bars in-person issuance of individual income tax return copies
The Brazilian Federal Revenue Service (RFB) announced the publication of Ordinance RFB No. 713, dated 30 July 2026, amending rules governing in-person taxpayer services. Among the changes is the prohibition on providing copies of the Individual
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UK: HMRC outlines changes to VAT Capital Goods Scheme
The UK HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) published Revenue and Customs Brief 7 (2026): Changes to the VAT Capital Goods Scheme on 30 July 2026, outlining changes to the assets covered under the VAT Capital Goods Scheme. The UK tax system simplified
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Germany approves permanent 7% VAT for restaurant food
The German government has approved the Tax Amendment Act 2025 (Steueränderungsgesetz 2025), introducing a permanent 7% VAT rate for restaurant and catering food, excluding beverages, from 1 January 2026. The measure amends sec. 12 para. 2 no. 15
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France consults revised VAT guidance for audiobook devices following Council of State ruling
France's tax authorities launched a public consultation on 29 July on a revised version of the administrative doctrine concerning the VAT rate applicable to books (BOI-TVA-LIQ-30-10-40), following a Council of State ruling that dedicated audiobook
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Bangladesh offers up to 5% income tax rebate for returns filed by 30 September 2026
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has announced a tax incentive for eligible taxpayers who submit their income tax returns by 30 September under the provisions of the Income Tax Act, 2023, offering a rebate of up to 5% of the tax payable to
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Kenya: KRA clarifies eligibility rules for 2026 tax amnesty programme
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has reminded taxpayers to take advantage of the 2026 Tax Amnesty Programme before it closes on 31 December 2026, offering a 100% waiver of penalties and interest for eligible tax liabilities. Announced on 30 July
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Malaysia extends foreign-sourced income tax exemption to end-2030
Malaysia has published the Income Tax (Exemption) (No. 3) Order 2024 (Amendment) Order 2026 in the Official Gazette on 29 July 2026, under which the exemption period in the Income Tax (Exemption) (No. 3) Order 2024 has been extended from 31 December
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Cyprus extends filing deadlines for June 2026 VAT Returns, July 2026 VIES Statements
The Cyprus Tax Department has extended the deadline for the submission of VAT returns, payment of VAT due and filing of the Recapitulative Statement (VIES) following a decision by the Commissioner of Taxation. The extension applies to: VAT
See MoreUAE sets out 2027–29 finance strategy with corporate tax, digital currency, AI reforms
The UAE Ministry of Finance has published its Strategic Plan for 2027–2029, outlining a roadmap to strengthen the country's fiscal framework, improve government financial management, and reinforce its international economic position. The plan
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India publishes 25-26 APA report highlighting record agreements
India's Income Tax Department has released the Advance Pricing Agreement (APA) Programme Annual APA Report FY 2025-26, detailing record activity under the country's APA programme, legislative reforms that took effect on 1 April 2026, and progress in
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Turkey introduces nuclear energy tax exemptions, establishes vehicle excise floors
Turkey has enacted Law No. 7590, introducing several tax measures, including reforms to the special consumption tax (SCT) on motor vehicles, new tax incentives for the nuclear energy sector, and an extension of employment support measures. The law
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Bulgaria enacts State Budget Act 2026 introducing gambling affiliate tax, expanded child tax relief
Bulgaria's National Assembly has enacted the State Budget Act for 2026, setting the country's strategic financial direction. It was passed by the National Assembly on 24 July 2026, approved by the President on 29 July 2026, and officially
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