Switzerland: FTA launches online GloBE information return application
The Swiss Federal Tax Administration (FTA) has announced that the GloBE Information Return (GIR) application is now available on the federal government’s online portal. The application allows companies to register for GIR purposes and submit their
See MoreLuxembourg: Parliament adopts DAC8 crypto-asset reporting rules
Luxembourg’s parliament passed a law implementing EU Directive 2023/2226 (DAC8), introducing stricter reporting and due diligence requirements for crypto-asset service providers (CASPs). Under the law, CASPs must collect users’ tax residency,
See MoreUK: HMRC consults close company participator reporting
The UK’s HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has initiated a public consultation on proposed rules for reporting transactions between close companies and their participators on 19 March 2026. This consultation seeks views on proposals to introduce
See MorePuerto Rico: Treasury sets e-filing procedure for 2025 corporate income tax return
The Puerto Rico Department of the Treasury has issued Internal Revenue Circular Letter No. 26-06 on 13 March 2026, setting out the procedure for the electronic filing of the Corporate Income Tax Return for tax year 2025. The guidance is issued
See MoreBelgium consults Pillar Two IIR top-up tax returns for 2024–25
Belgium’s Federal Public Service (SPF) Finance has launched a public consultation on 17 March 2026 on draft top-up tax returns under the Pillar Two Income Inclusion Rule (IIR) for the 2024 and 2025 tax years, along with accompanying explanatory
See MoreFrance issues guidance on treaty-based dividend withholding relief
France’s tax authority has issued guidance clarifying its taxation methods for dividends and similar income under international tax treaties, particularly focusing on treaty benefits for distributions to residents of countries with specific
See MoreDenmark consults adoption of Peppol BIS e-invoicing standard
Denmark’s Business Authority has opened a public consultation on a proposed strategy for e-invoice formats within Nemhandel, the country’s national e-invoicing infrastructure used by both the public and private sectors. The strategy document was
See MoreItaly clarifies 10% VAT for waste transports despite 2025 budget changes
The Italian Revenue Agency has clarified, on 17 March 2026, that waste transportation services will continue to benefit from a reduced 10% VAT rate, even when transporting waste destined for landfills or incineration facilities without energy
See MoreCambodia, Korea (Rep.) sign MOU on tax information exchange
Cambodia and South Korea signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the exchange of information for tax purposes during the 5th Korea-Cambodia Commissioners of Taxation Meeting in Phnom Penh. This announcement was made on 12 March 2026. The
See MoreUkraine issues 2025 filing guidance for individuals, clarifies when filing not required
The State Tax Service of Ukraine has issued guidance on the annual tax declaration (return) obligations for individual taxpayers. The notice clarifies cases where filing a declaration is not required. For taxpayers who must submit a declaration,
See MoreBangladesh: NBR extends PIT deadline for 2025–26 income tax returns
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has extended the deadline for filing 2025–2026 Personal Income Tax (PIT) returns. Taxpayers now have until 31 March 2026 to submit their returns online through the e-Return system. This announcement was made
See MoreBosnia and Herzegovina: Upper house adopts mandatory e-invoicing law
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s House of People (Upper House) adopted a law requiring all transactions to be reported electronically in real time, aiming to improve tax compliance and reduce the informal economy. The law was published in Official
See MoreSingapore: IRAS updates GST guidance for construction services
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has updated its guidance on Goods and Services Tax (GST) for construction services, introducing a new video to clarify key rules for the industry on 18 March 2026. The video covers general GST
See MoreLuxembourg updates jurisdictions list for the exchange of financial information under CRS
Luxembourg issued the Grand-Ducal Decree of 13 March 2026, officially published in the Journal Officiel du Grand-Duché de Luxembourg (Mémorial A) on 16 March 2026, updating the list of partner jurisdictions for the exchange of financial account
See MoreBrazil cuts diesel taxes to shield citizens from oil price surge
Brazil’s government has enacted urgent measures to lower diesel prices as international oil costs spike due to armed conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran, compounded by escalating tensions near the Strait of Hormuz—a strategic waterway
See MoreTaiwan clarifies only full-time personnel qualify as eligible expenditure for R&D tax credit
Taiwan’s Ministry of Finance issued a notice on 16 March 2026, clarifying that only full-time personnel fully dedicated to R&D activities qualify as eligible expenditure for investment tax credits. To advance industrial innovation and
See MoreUAE offers 50% non-refundable credit in first phase of R&D tax incentives programme
The UAE has launched Phase 1 of its Research and Development (R&D) Tax Incentives Programme, aimed at strengthening the country’s innovation ecosystem and supporting sustainable economic growth. Under the initial phase, businesses can claim
See MoreOman: OTA launches Fawtara Platform for e‑invoicing rollout
The Oman Tax Authority (OTA) has launched the "Fawtara" platform, initiating the phased introduction of electronic invoicing across the country. The system aims to improve the collection and monitoring of transactional data and standardise
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