Germany: 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
See MoreCyprus: Tax Department extends income tax return deadline
The Tax Department has announced on 26 March 2026 an extension for filing certain income tax returns for the 2025 tax year. The extension applies to companies (Form T.F.4) and individuals (Form T.F.1 Log.) who are required to prepare audited or
See MoreBolivia: SIN extends mandatory e-invoicing deadline until October 2026 for certain taxpayers
Bolivia’s tax authority (SIN) announced on 25 March 2026 that it has postponed the mandatory implementation of online e-invoicing to 30 September 2026 for certain taxpayers groups, allowing additional time to update their computer systems and meet
See MoreHong Kong: IRD gazettes Automatic Exchange of Information Amendment Bill 2026
The Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has announced on 25 March 2026 that the Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Automatic Exchange of Information) Bill 2026Â has been published in the Gazette on 27 March 2026, with its first reading in the
See MoreUS: IRS reports decline in advance pricing agreement executions amid staffing challenges
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS)Â released Announcement 2026-08 on 30 March 2026, revealing a decline in advance pricing agreements executed during 2025. The annual report from the Advance Pricing and Mutual Agreement (APMA) Program shows
See MoreIreland: Revenue updates CCI tax, duty manual
Irish Revenue has released eBrief No. 056/26, introducing updates to the Tax and Duty Manual regarding Centralised Clearance at Import (CCI) on 23 March 2026. A new Tax and Duty Manual on Centralised Clearance at Import (CCI) has been created.
See MoreColombia introduces extraordinary taxes to fund flood relief
Colombia has issued Decree No. 0240 of 12 March 2026, implementing new and revised tax measures to finance the state of emergency declared under Decree No. 0150 of 11 February 2026 in response to catastrophic floods and extreme weather earlier this
See MoreVietnam: MoF issues updated guidance on CIT for 2025 tax year, onwards
Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance (MOF) issued Circular 20/2026/TT-BTC on 12 March 2026 , which provides detailed guidance on several articles of the Law on Corporate Income Tax (CIT) and Decree No. 320/2025/ND-CP. Applicable from the 2025 tax year
See MoreSweden proposes temporary fuel tax cuts to offset rising prices
The Swedish Ministry of Finance has proposed a temporary reduction in energy taxes on petrol and diesel to the minimum levels allowed under the EU Energy Taxation Directive (2003/96) for the period 1 May to 30 September 2026 as a result of the
See MoreAngola extends January 2026 VAT declaration deadline
Angola’s tax administration (AGT) has announced an exceptional extension for submitting January's periodic VAT declarations on 14 March 2026. This follows after the tax authorities acknowledged the challenges taxpayers face with the newly
See MoreGreece confirms UTPR, transitional CbCR safe harbours under Pillar Two enters into force
Greece’s Ministry of Finance (MoF) has confirmed that the undertaxed profits rule (UTPR) and the transitional country-by-country reporting (CbCR) safe harbours under Pillar Two, as established in the Minimum Taxation Directive (2022/2523),
See MoreHong Kong announces second tax instalment notice for 2024-25 assessment year
The Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has issued a notice regarding the second instalments of tax for the 2024-25 year of assessment, which are generally payable in April. IRD urges taxpayers to note the due dates as stated on their demand
See MoreCanada enacts Budget 2025 measures
Canada’s Department of Finance has enacted key Budget 2025 measures following the Royal Assent of Bill C-15, the Budget Implementation Act, 2025, No. 1 on 26 March 2026, aimed at strengthening the economy, supporting investment, and enhancing
See MoreAustralia: ATO updates monthly foreign exchange rates for the 2025–26 income year
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has updated its foreign exchange rate guidance, which includes Monthly exchange rates for 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026, and monthly rates for February 2026. All foreign income, deductions, and foreign tax paid
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