South Africa: SARS announces scheduled digital platform maintenance, upgrades
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has announced scheduled maintenance and upgrades to its digital platforms on 24 and 26 April 2026 as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen its technology infrastructure. SARS said the upgrades are aimed at
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Netherlands: MoF announces 2026 tax treaty agenda, possible review of Panama agreement
The Netherlands Ministry of Finance has issued a letter to the House of Representatives outlining planned and ongoing negotiations on tax treaties in 2026 on 23 April 2026. A separate government release indicates that the Netherlands is currently
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Bangladesh plans uniform 15% VAT across all sectors
Bangladesh government plans to introduce a uniform 15% value-added tax (VAT) rate across all sectors, National Board of Revenue (NBR) Chairman Abdur Rahman Khan said at a pre-budget meeting on 21 April 2026. He said "Standard VAT rate will be
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Russia: VAT return for first quarter must be filed using revised form
The Russian Federal Tax Service has reminded taxpayers, on 17 April 2026, that the VAT return for the first quarter of 2026 must be submitted using the updated form, with the deadline for submission set for 27 April 2026. The relevant order of
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Kuwait tightens UBO rules with licensing conditions, new penalties
Kuwait’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry issued new measures strengthening its Ultimate Beneficial Ownership (UBO) framework through Ministerial Resolution No. (37) of 2026 on 16 April 2026. The resolution amends provisions under Ministerial
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Ireland updates guidance on CGT relief on company reconstruction, amalgamation transactions
Irish Revenue has published eBrief No. 084/26 on 22 April 2026, issuing revised guidance on Capital Gains Tax (CGT) relief for company reconstruction or amalgamation transactions. Tax and Duty Manual Part 20-01-02 explains the operation of CGT
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Russia, China sign tax cooperation memorandumÂ
Russia's Federal Tax Service announced on 21 April 2026 that Russia and China have formalised their collaboration through a Memorandum of Understanding signed by Daniil Egorov, Head of Russia's Federal Tax Service, and Hu Jinglin, Head of China's
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OECD taxing wages 2026 reports rising labour taxes and higher post-tax income
The OECD has released the Taxing Wages 2026 report on 22 April 2026, showing higher taxes on labour across OECD countries, alongside increases in wages and post-tax income. Taxes on labour continue to rise across OECD countries Effective tax
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Italy: Revenue Agency approves IRAP refund procedures for banks, financial institutions
The Italian Revenue Agency published Provision Prot. n. 123184/2026 on 22 April 2026, which outlines the formal procedures for claiming a refund or utilising compensation for the portion of Regional Tax on Productive Activities (IRAP) paid on
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Spain to open Pillar Two notification filings under Global Minimum tax rules
Spain will open the first global information reporting (GIR) and notification filing window under its Pillar Two framework on 30 April 2026, marking a key compliance milestone for multinational groups subject to the global minimum tax rules. The
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US: IRS revives controversial transfer pricing rule after decades of dormancy
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is dusting off a 40-year-old tax provision that could dramatically reshape how multinational companies price transactions involving intellectual property, raising concerns among international tax practitioners
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Bolivia updates corporate tax and transfer pricing reporting rules, extends 2025 filing deadlines
Bolivia’s National Tax Service (SIN) has issued Resolution No. 102600000014 on 16 April 2026, marking a significant shift toward the full digitalisation of financial and tax data. These updates specifically refine how businesses handle their
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Finland: Government cuts corporate tax in fiscal plan for 2027–2030Â
The Finnish government has announced the economic plan for the years 2027–2030 on 22 April 2026. Key measures include tax incentives for households and businesses, significant investments in infrastructure and housing, and a strategic focus on
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Taiwan extends house tax payment deadline due to holiday, taxpayers urged to pay within statutory window
Taiwan’s Taxation Administration has announced that the statutory payment period for the house tax in 2026 is from 1 May 2026 to 31 May 2026, and the deadline shall be extended to 1 June due to the last day of the payment period falling on a
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New Zealand: IRD consults on GST reduced value rule for long-stay commercial accommodation
New Zealand Inland Revenue has released a draft interpretation statement for public consultation on Goods and Services Tax – Reduced value rule in s 10(6) for supplies of domestic goods and services in commercial dwellings on 17 April 2026. The
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Taiwan expands tax incentives for foreign specialist professionals with five-year income tax relief scheme
Taiwan’s National Taxation Bureau of Taipei, Ministry of Finance, states that, in order to enhance Taiwan's industrial competitiveness and attract foreign specialist professionals, preferential income tax treatment is provided pursuant to Article
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South Africa updates income tax, VAT, carbon tax rules
South African President has signed the Taxation Laws Amendment Act 5 of 2026, amending the Carbon Tax Act, 2019 and related Schedules. The Act was passed on 31 March 2026 and published in the Government Gazette on 1 April 2026. It introduces
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Belgium: Lower House reviews legislation for digital services tax
The Belgian members of the lower house submitted bill No. 56K1491001 to the parliament on 17 April 2026, which outlines a proposal to establish a digital services tax 9DST) in Belgium targeting global technology giants from 1 January 2027. The
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