Dominican Republic: DGII expands mandatory electronic invoicing
The Dominican Republic’s General Directorate of Internal Taxes (DGII) has announced, on 26 August 2026, that taxpayers classified as Large Local and Medium must exclusively issue electronic invoices using sequences of electronic tax receipts
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Ireland: Revenue issues new guidance on crypto-asset reporting
Irish Revenue has published eBrief No. 121/26 on 24 August 2026, introducing Tax and Duty Manual Part 38-03-38 - Guidance on reporting obligations of Reporting Crypto-Asset Service Providers. The newly created guidance explains how the reporting
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Lithuania proposes 200% corporate tax deductions for investments in select advanced technologies
Lithuania is proposing a 200% tax deduction for companies investing in certain advanced technologies under draft amendments to the Law on Corporate Profit Tax published on 25 August 2026. The proposal would allow entities implementing investment
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Saudi Arabia: ZATCA sets out tax, customs rules for SEZs
Saudi Arabia’s Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has issued a new guide outlining the tax and customs treatment for businesses operating in the country’s four Special Economic Zones (SEZs), along with the compliance requirements
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Taiwan announces opening of provisional tax filing window for 2026 tax year
The Northern Region National Taxation Bureau of the Ministry of Finance announced on 25 August 2026 that profit-making enterprises using the calendar year as their accounting year must file provisional income tax returns for the 2026 fiscal year
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US: IRS retires FIRE system, requires transition to IRIS before 2027 tax season
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS), in a release on 24 August 2026, has reminded information return filers who currently use the Filing Information Returns Electronically (FIRE) system to prepare now for the system’s retirement and transition
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Croatia proposes VAT overhaul to implement EU Digital Age directive
The Croatian Ministry of Finance has issued draft legislation proposing amendments to the VAT Act to partially implement Council Directive (EU) 2025/516, known as VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA), and align Croatia’s VAT framework with EU
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Namibia to increase MSD contribution ceiling for maternity, sick, death benefits from September 2026
The Social Security Commission (SSC) of Namibia released a public notice on 7 August 2026 that outlines a progressive plan to increase the contribution ceiling for the Maternity Leave, Sick Leave, and Death Benefit Fund (MSD). While the
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US: Treasury, IRS propose regulations to reshape CFC income inclusion rules among US shareholders
The US Treasury and the IRS have proposed regulations (REG-115646-25) establishing rules for allocating a controlled foreign corporation’s (CFC) subpart F income, tested income, and tested loss among US shareholders based on their respective
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Argentina extends individual and undivided estates income tax filing, advance payment deadlines
Argentina’s tax authority (ARCA) announced, on 25 August 2026, that it has extended the deadline for filing income tax returns for individuals and undivided estates until 22 September 2026. This extension was implemented through General
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US: IRS urges foreign filers to register for TCC ahead of 2027 filing season
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released Issue No. 2026-08, urging eligible foreign filers to register for a Foreign Filer Transmitter Control Code (TCC) ahead of the 2027 filing season on 19 August 2026. The registration provides
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UAE updates requirements for filing Pillar Two information return
The UAE Ministry of Finance has issued Ministerial Decision No. 133 of 2026 on 25 August 2026, setting out the entities required to file the Pillar Two Information Return under Cabinet Decision No. 142 of 2024 on the Imposition of Top-Up Tax on
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Botswana: BURS suspends VAT on medical services pending stakeholder consultations
The Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS) issued a public notice on 30 July 2026 suspending the implementation of 14% VAT on medical services, which was scheduled to take effect from 1 August 2026. The suspension will allow BURS to consult with
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Australia: ATO clarifies GST registration rules for religious institutions
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has issued guidance on 24 August 2026, clarifying the GST obligations of religious institutions. Like other not-for-profit organisations, religious institutions must register for GST if their GST turnover reaches
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Namibia: NRA reminds taxpayers of five-year record retention requirement
The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) has reminded taxpayers, traders, tax professionals and the public of their statutory obligations to retain business records and supporting documents, according to a public notice on 15 July 2026. Under the
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Singapore: MAS announces tax break, incentives to strengthen asset management competitiveness
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced three new measures on 19 August 2026 to enhance Singapore’s competitiveness as a leading asset management hub. The measures include a proposed tax exemption on profit-related returns from fund
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Finland: MoF consults tax procedure changes to expand digital reporting, strengthen enforcement
Finland’s Ministry of Finance has submitted a draft proposal for public consultation, seeking amendments to the Tax Procedure Act and related legislation on 21 August 2026. The changes target three main areas: digitalisation of tax reporting,
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Lithuania consults draft shipping tonnage tax amendments
Lithuania has opened a consultation on draft amendments to the Law on Corporate Income Tax that would extend the tonnage tax scheme for shipping companies until 31 December 2036 and ease bareboat charter-out rules for transactions between entities
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