Belgium issues guidance on Pillar One Amount B
The Belgian Ministry of Finance has released Circular 2026/C/45 on 19 March 2026, introducing an addendum to the transfer pricing guidance set out in Circular 2020/C/35. The Circular clarifies how multinational enterprises should apply
See MoreTaiwan announces vehicle license tax payment window for April 2026
Taiwan’s Taxation Administration has announced that the statutory payment period for the vehicle license tax of 2026 is 1 April 2026 to 30 April 2026. Taxpayers are reminded to complete payment within the given timeframe. The Taxation
See MoreTaiwan: Tax Bureau clarifies business tax exemption for fresh produce sellers
Taiwan’s Northern District National Taxation Bureau of the Ministry of Finance clarified that businesses exclusively engaged in the sale of unprocessed fresh agricultural, forestry, fishery, and livestock products, including by-products, are
See MoreTaiwan clarifies CIT applies to gains from land held under another’s name
Taiwan’s Northern District National Taxation Bureau of the Ministry of Finance has clarified that when a profit-seeking enterprise purchases land but registers it under another person’s name and later sells it, such a transaction constitutes a
See MoreAustria updates CRS participating, reportable jurisdiction lists
Austria has updated the lists of participating and reportable jurisdictions for the automatic exchange of financial account information under the Common Reporting Standard (CRS), as published in the Federal Law Gazette (BGBl. II 64/2026) on 20 March
See MoreUkraine approves digital platform reporting rules, VAT on international parcels, new individual tax rate
Ukraine's Cabinet of Ministers approved three draft laws on 30 March 2026, introducing significant tax reforms. These changes aim to bring shadow economy activities into the formal sector, create fair competition, and generate revenue for post-war
See MoreBrazil warns micro-businesses of potential Simples Nacional exclusion over unpaid tax debts
Brazil’s tax authority, the Federal Revenue Service (RFB), has announced on 26 March 2026 that individual micro-entrepreneurs (MEI), micro-enterprises (ME), and small businesses (EPP) may face potential removal from the Simples Nacional tax regime
See MoreBrazil: RFB launches major compliance rewards system for corporate taxpayers
Brazil’s tax authority, the Federal Revenue Service (RFB), has introduced three comprehensive regulatory instructions on 27 March 2026, implementing compliance programmes under Complementary Law No. 225/2026, the Taxpayer Defence
See MoreItaly exempts foreign trust beneficiaries from wealth tax
Italy’s Revenue Agency announced, through Response No. 84 on 25 March 2026, that Italian tax residents who receive only income from foreign trusts without any ownership rights to the underlying assets are not required to pay IVAFE (Italy's VAT on
See MoreEU: Parliament considers EPPO, OLAF access to VAT data to tackle cross-border fraud
The European Parliament's Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee examined a proposal to grant the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) and the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) enhanced access to VAT information across the EU. The initiative
See MoreIndia reduces excise duty on petrol and diesel, introduces windfall tax on exports
The Indian government has announced, on 27 March 2026, a reduction in excise duty on petrol and diesel for domestic consumption, citing rising global oil prices amid the rising hostilities in the Middle East. The move aims to shield consumers from
See MoreCambodia: MEF reduces VAT on gasoline, diesel until further notice
Cambodia’s Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) has announced a reduction in the Value Added Tax (VAT) rate on petroleum products, specifically regular gasoline and diesel, in a move aimed at easing the impact of rising international fuel prices
See MoreLithuania: VMI issues draft amendments for crypto-asset reporting rules under DAC8
Lithuania's State Tax Inspectorate (VMI) published on 24 March 2026 draft amendments to the rules on reporting information about reportable crypto-asset users, aligning with the Amending Directive to the 2011 Directive on Administrative Cooperation
See MoreGermany: MOF publishes draft bill for the ratification of 2024 CRS MCAA addendum
Germany’s Ministry of Finance has published a draft bill on 24 March 2026 for the ratification of the 2024 Addendum to the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on Automatic Exchange of Financial Account Information (CRS MCAA). The
See MoreIreland: Revenue revises guidance on defensive measures for outbound payments
Irish Revenue has released eBrief No. 065/26 on 30 March 2026, which updates the guidance about outbound payments defensive measures. Tax and Duty Manual Part 33-05-01 has been updated as follows: New section 3.4.2 has been included
See MoreAustralia: Government halves fuel excise tax for three months
The Australian government has announced temporary reductions to the fuel excise rates on petrol and diesel yesterday, 30 March 2026. Both measures will take effect on 1 April 2026 and remain in place until 30 June 2026. The fuel excise is being
See MoreThailand reminds corporate taxpayers to file income returns for FY 2025
Thailand’s Revenue Department, in a notice, announced that corporate taxpayers (juristic persons) that have not yet submitted their PND.50, PND.52, and PND.55 returns for the accounting period 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2025 are required to do
See MoreGermany updates jurisdiction list for the exchange of CbC reports
Germany has issued the Eighth Regulation Amending the Country-by-Country (CbC) Report Extension Regulation, which was published in the Official Gazette on 30 March 2026. The regulation updates the list of jurisdictions with which Germany will
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