European Commission endorses VFX uplift tax credit for Ireland
The European Commission has approved Ireland’s enhancement of the Section 481 Film Tax Credit, known as the Visual Effects (VFX) Uplift, via a State aid authorisation published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 12 May 2026. The
See MoreSerbia updates rulebook on electronic invoicing
Serbia’s Ministry of Finance has approved amendments to the Rulebook on Electronic Invoicing, published in Official Gazette No. 30/2026, with the changes applying from tax periods commencing 1 April 2026. The regulations define the mandatory
See MoreTaiwan issues 2025 income tax filing guidance for foreign individuals
Taiwan’s National Taxation Bureau of the Southern Area, Ministry of Finance, stated that foreign individuals who resided in the Republic of China (R.O.C.) for a total of 183 days or more during the year 2025, and who did not depart the R.O.C.
See MoreTaiwan: Taxation Bureau clarifies procedures for refundable tax, offsets
Taiwan’s Taipei National Taxation Bureau of the Ministry of Finance stated that the balance of output tax minus input tax for the current period constitutes the business’s payable or refundable tax amount. Therefore, regardless of whether there
See MoreTaiwan: Tax Bureau requires mainland China income to be included in tax returns
Taiwan’s Taipei National Taxation Bureau of the Ministry of Finance clarified that taxpayers who have obtained income sourced from Mainland China are required to declare and pay income tax together with their individual consolidated income tax
See MoreCanada: Quebec to increase small business deduction rate, reduce small business tax rate
Quebec tax authority, Revenu Quebec, announced, on 4 May 2026, an increase in the small business deduction rate and a reduction in the small business tax rate for taxation years beginning after 29 April 2026. Under certain conditions, a
See MoreUK: HMRC issues letters over BADR lifetime limit breach
The UK HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is issuing a second round of letters to taxpayers who claimed Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) in their 2024/25 Self Assessment tax return and may have exceeded the GBP 1 million lifetime limit. The
See MoreSri Lanka proposes sweeping VAT reforms targeting digital services, compliance
Sri Lanka’s government has released the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill, introducing significant changes to the VAT Act No. 14 of 2002. The amendments focus mainly on digital services, updated tax rates, revised registration thresholds, and
See MoreTaiwan clarifies residency rules, filing deadlines for foreign nationals
Taiwan's Dongshi Office, National Taxation Bureau of the Central Area, Ministry of Finance, clarified that foreign nationals filing individual income tax returns in Taiwan are subject to different filing rules depending on their tax residency
See MoreIndonesia: DJP sets procedures for Pillar Two global minimum tax compliance
Indonesia’s Directorate General of Taxes (DJP) issued Regulation No. PER-6/PJ/2026 on 4 May 2026, setting out procedures for complying with Pillar Two global minimum tax obligations under Regulation No. 136 of 2024. PER-6/PJ/2026 establishes
See MoreUS: Arkansas cuts corporate tax rates
Arkansas Governor has approved a fresh round of tax reductions that will lower rates for both individuals and businesses across the state. The legislation, signed into law on 6 May 2026, cuts the corporate tax rate from 4.3% to 4.1%, though
See MoreFinland revises guidance on trade income for non-resident companies
The Finnish Tax Administration has issued updated guidance on paying non-wage compensation to non-resident foreign companies on 6 May 2026. The guide outlines the rules and procedures for withholding tax at source on compensation paid for work and
See MoreAustralia includes major corporate, CGT tax reforms 2026-27 budgetÂ
Australia’s Treasurer, Jim Chalmers, delivered the 2026-27 federal budget in parliament on 12 May 2026. The 2026-27 budget outlines a comprehensive vision for tax reform in Australia, focusing on supporting workers, incentivising business
See MoreTurkey mandates e-document integration for next-gen payment devices
Turkey’s Revenue Administration has issued General Communiqué No. 593 on the Tax Procedure Law (TPL), introducing the final procedures and principles for issuing electronic documents (e-Documents) through new generation payment recording devices
See MoreUK: HMRC updates systems following corporation tax penalty increase
The UK has increased late filing penalties for Corporation Tax (CT) for all returns due on or after 1 April 2026. This measure, originally announced in Budget 2025, is now in effect. HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is currently in the process of
See MoreGermany: Federal Council approves BEPS MLI expansion
The German Federal Council approved the Act Amending the Act on the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (MLI), expanding the scope of covered agreements (tax treaties) for the
See MoreTaiwan clarifies 2026 income basic tax exemption threshold for profit-seeking enterprises
Taiwan's Dongshan Office, National Taxation Bureau of the Central Area, Ministry of Finance, states that according to the Ministry of Finance's announcement No. 11404664830 issued on 19 November 2025, for the fiscal year 2026, Profit-seeking
See MoreSlovenia: FURS initiates testing phase for Pillar Two top-up tax returns
The Financial Administration of the Republic of Slovenia (FURS) announced, on 6 May 2026, that it has enabled test submissions of Pillar Two top-up tax returns on the BETA eDavki portal. The functionality covers two types of returns. The
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