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
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UAE 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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Bahrain: NBR releases updated VAT guide clarifying capital asset adjustments when business use changes over time
Bahrain's National Bureau for Revenue (NBR) has published Version 1.15 of its VAT General Guide, updated on 29 July 2026. This follows the National Bureau for Revenue (NBR) releasing an updated VAT General Guide on 28 January 2026. The revised
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Philippines launches EVIS programme with up to 40% investment support for EV manufacturers
The Philippines has introduced a new package of tax incentives for the electric vehicle sector under the Electric Vehicle Incentive Strategy (EVIS) Programme, approved through Executive Order No. 121. Executive Order No. 121 establishes the EVIS
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Argentina extends tax enforcement suspension for healthcare providers, non-profit organisations until end-2026
Argentina's Customs Collection and Control Agency (ARCA) announced, on 31 July 2026 ,that it has extended the suspension of the initiation of tax enforcement proceedings and the execution of precautionary measures until 31 December 2026, in
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Malta updates guidance on new fiscal receipt rules for Article 11 VAT-exempt SMEs
Malta’s Commissioner for Tax and Customs has released updated guidance on how small and medium enterprises registered under Article 11 must configure their fiscal cash registers to meet statutory receipt requirements. The Commissioner for Tax
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OECD updates signatories list for MCAA-CbC
The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) released an updated list of signatories, along with their signing dates, for the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement (MCAA) on the Exchange of Country-by-Country (CbC) Reports
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Senegal exempts VAT on agricultural equipment
Senegal has exempted specified agricultural equipment, facilities, and services from VAT under Joint Order No. 019972 of 17 July 2026, signed by the ministers responsible for finance and agriculture. The order is awaiting publication in the Official
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Ukraine: NBU raises key policy rate to 15.5%
Ukraine's central bank has raised its key policy rate by 0.5 percentage points to 15.5%, effective 31 July 2026, citing persistent underlying inflationary pressures and expectations that headline inflation will accelerate further before
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Mexico updates register of non-resident digital service providers for VAT purpose
Mexico's Tax Administration Service (Servicio de Administración Tributaria, SAT) has published an updated list of non-resident digital service providers registered for VAT purposes, with 286 entities included as of 30 June 2026. The update was
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Greece restores Paying Agency accreditation following EU review
Greece has secured confirmation from the European Commission that the accreditation of its Paying Agency has been reinstated, marking the restoration of the country's agricultural payments body after reforms implemented under an Action Plan covering
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