Australia: ATO publishes foreign exchange rates for July 2026 to June 2027 income year
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has published monthly foreign exchange rates for the period from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027. The ATO has clarified that all foreign income, deductions, and foreign tax paid must be translated into Australian
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New Zealand clarifies corporate income tax treatment of amalgamations
New Zealand Inland Revenue issued Technical Decision Summary No. 26/11 on 14 August 2026, setting out the corporate income tax consequences of a proposed amalgamation involving several New Zealand resident companies under common ownership. The
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Sweden proposes Pillar Two Safe Harbours for MNE Groups
Sweden’s Ministry of Finance has proposed amendments and additions to the Swedish Additional Tax Act (lagen om tilläggsskatt) to align the legislation with the latest Administrative Guidance issued by the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on
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US announces tax relief for individuals, businesses in Northern Mariana Islands affected by typhoon
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced, on 7 August 2026, tax relief for individuals and businesses in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands affected by Super Typhoon Bavi that began on 4 July 2026. These taxpayers now have
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European Commission publishes guidance documents to support CBAM implementation
The European Commission has published a series of ten guidance documents to help non-EU operators with the implementation of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) during its definitive period on 14 August 2026. The CBAM's definitive
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Switzerland adopts dispatch for temporary VAT increase to fund security spending
Switzerland’s Federal Council has adopted a dispatch proposing a temporary increase in Value Added Tax (VAT) to strengthen the country’s security and defence capabilities. At its meeting on 12 August 2026, the Federal Council proposed
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US: Treasury, IRS issue final backup withholding regulations for third-party network transactions
The US Department of the Treasury and the IRS have issued final regulations (TD 10053) adopting, without changes, the proposed regulations (REG-112829-25) published on 9 January 2026. The regulations align the backup withholding rules for
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Brazil mandates national e-invoicing for Simples Nacional businesses from November 2026
Brazil’s tax authority, the Federal Revenue Service (RFB), announced on 14 August 2026 that it is introducing a new timeline for mandatory electronic invoicing for micro and small businesses under the Simples Nacional tax regime as part of the
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Taiwan: Tax Bureau clarifies social housing rental tax exemption rules
Taiwan’s Central District National Taxation Bureau of the Ministry of Finance said rental income earned by business operators from leasing housing for social housing purposes may be exempt from business tax if the property meets the requirements
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Montenegro issues rulebook on cross-border tax reporting, transfer pricing
Montenegro’s government has published Rulebook No. 10/1-1-01-040/26-2637/4 in the Official Gazette on 7 August 2026, clarifying the automatic exchange of information (AEOI) with EU member states and the European Commission (EC) on previous
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Ukraine clarifies tax breaks for defence city residents under DIC support regime
Ukraine’s State Tax Service published Information Letter No. 3/2026 on 11 August 2026, setting out the tax incentives available to residents of the Defence City regime for enterprises in the defence-industrial complex (DIC). The regime was
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Uruguay sets new IRPF deadline for foreign capital income
Uruguay’s General Tax Directorate (DGI) has amended certain Personal Income Tax (IRPF) deadlines for withholding agents and taxpayers receiving income from real estate leases, capital gains and foreign movable capital income through DGI Resolution
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Sri Lanka: IRD sets deadline for VAT payment, returns for July 2026
Sri Lanka’s Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has reminded taxpayers that Value Added Tax (VAT) for July 2026 must be paid by 20 August, with the corresponding VAT return due online by 31 August. The monthly filing applies under tax type code 70,
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Taiwan clarifies business tax rules for non-profits selling goods or services
Taiwan's National Taxation Bureau of the Central Area has clarified how non-profit educational, cultural, public welfare and charitable institutions must report and pay business tax when they sell goods or services, following an enquiry from an
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Taiwan tightens corporate tax rules for property leasing entities
Taiwan's Central District National Taxation Bureau, under the Ministry of Finance, had amended rules governing corporate income tax filings for businesses that lease their own real estate, in a move aimed at ensuring fairness between individual and
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Ghana: Parliament approves Excise Bill 2026 to overhaul beverage, alcohol taxation
Ghana’s Parliament passed the Excise Bill 2026 on 28 July 2026. The Excise Bill of 2026 is a comprehensive legislative proposal designed to overhaul the taxation of specific imported and locally manufactured goods in Ghana. The bill
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Romania cuts diesel excise duty by 20% in response to market surge
Romania’s Ministry of Finance announced on 13 August 2026 that it has implemented a temporary 20% reduction in excise duty on standard diesel from 16 to 31 August 2026. The cut of RON 560.86 per 1,000 litres (or RON 663.75 per ton) lowers the
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Poland temporarily cuts VAT rate on motor fuels to 8%
Poland’s Minister of Finance and Economy issued a regulation on 13 August 2026 temporarily reducing the VAT rate on certain motor fuels to 8%. The measure amends the Regulation of 9 December 2023 on reduced VAT rates and applies for two weeks,
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