South Africa: SARS consults on digital VAT model
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) announced on 18 September 2026 the publication of FAQs addressing its proposed VAT modernisation programme. The document explains the proposed Digital VAT Model, its implementation, potential business impacts
See MoreSerbia amends VAT rules on registration, returns, and tax corrections
Serbiaโs Parliament has enacted amendments to the Value Added Tax Law, published in Official Gazette No. 80/2026. The amendments entered into force on 8 September 2026 and will generally apply from 1 January 2027, unless otherwise specified in the
See MoreBulgaria revises Pillar Two tax exchange framework
Bulgaria published Decree No. 304 in the State Gazette on 18 September 2026, promulgating the Law on the Supplement to the Law on the Ratification of the Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters. The amendment adds Pillar Two
See MoreSlovak Republic approves construction law amendment with Income Tax Act changes
The Slovak Parliament approved on 15 September 2026 a bill amending the Construction Law and related legislation, including the Income Tax Act (ITA), to clarify construction categories, simplify administrative procedures and align tax rules with the
See MoreIndonesia vows faster tax refunds amid sharp decline in disbursements
Indonesia's newly appointed finance minister, Suahasil Nazara, pledged on 18 September 2026 to accelerate tax refund disbursements for eligible taxpayers. Speaking at the monthly State Budget press conference in Jakarta, Nazara confirmed that
See MoreItaly: Tax authority expands F24 payment codes for inheritance and gift tax
The Italian Revenue Agency introduced new tax codes through Resolution 30/2026, effective 16 September 2026. These codes expand the F24 form payment system to streamline declarations and payments related to inheritance tax, gift tax, mortgage tax,
See MoreUS: IRS reinforces security alert for tax professionals against rising identity theft risks
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Security Summit have issued a final warning to tax professionals as part of their five-week awareness campaign on protecting client information on 16 September 2026. The reminder concludes the fifth
See MoreQatar launches unified gateway for economic zone companies
Qatar opened The Companies House on 17 September 2026 as a single registration and licensing hub for all businesses operating within the country's four special economic zones. The platform consolidates operations previously scattered across separate
See MoreLiberia commits to automatic financial account information exchange by 2028
Liberia announced that it will begin automatic exchange of financial account information under the Common Reporting Standard (CRS) by September 2028, according to a release from the OECD on 17 September 2026. The country's commitment strengthens
See MoreNorth Macedonia proposes centralised e-invoicing system from 2027
North Macedonia has published a draft law proposing a centralised e-Faktura electronic invoicing system administered by the Public Revenue Office. The system would manage the issuance, validation, receipt, acceptance, rejection, correction,
See MoreKenya: KRA waives tax penalties and interest linked to iTax downtime
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) announced, on 17 September 2026, that it will waive penalties and interest arising from intermittent downtime of the iTax portal in September 2026. The disruption affected taxpayersโ ability to access return
See MoreSerbia introduces one-year business ban for fraudulent e-receipts
Serbia's parliament amended the Law on Fiscalisation, introducing strict penalties for taxpayers who issue fraudulent or invalid electronic receipts. The change was published in Official Gazette No. 80/2026 on 8 September 2026.ย The Tax
See MoreCyprus tax authority extends employers 2025 PAYE filing deadline
The Cyprus Tax Commissioner has announced an extension to the annual income tax withholding deadline for employers on 16 September 2026. The new submission date for the 2025 PAYE Return is 30 November 2026. Late filing penalties Returns
See MoreBolivia extends tax regularisation programme through end of 2026
Boliviaโs government announced on 16 September 2026 that it has extended the tax regularisation deadline to 31 December 2026. The extension came through Supreme Decree No. 5708 and affects the Tax Relief programme established by Law No. 1733,
See MoreUS: IRS extends tax deadlines for businesses, individuals affected by Hawaii County earthquakeย
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS), in a release on 10 September 2026, announced tax relief for residents and businesses affected by the earthquake that struck Hawaii County starting on 22 May 2026. The federal government issued a disaster
See MoreBulgaria proposes accelerated tax depreciation to support business investment
Bulgaria's National Assembly (parliament) is considering a Draft Law on Amendments and Supplements to the Corporate Income Taxation Act, which is meant to stimulate economic growth and industrial production by encouraging businesses to reinvest
See MoreSwitzerland expands CbC reporting exchange list
Switzerland has added Benin, Burkina Faso, Dominica and Greenland to its list of jurisdictions for the exchange of Country-by-Country (CbC) reports, reporting fiscal years beginning on or after 1 January 2025. The supplement, published under RO
See MoreArgentina: ARCA shifts high-value payment plan instalments to direct debit
Argentina's Tax and Customs Collection and Control Agency (ARCA) has adjusted the collection mechanism for high-value instalments under payment plans, with the aim of streamlining procedures and reducing taxpayers' administrative burden. The
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