Italy gazettes decree reshaping local tax administration, fiscal federalism
The Italian Revenue Agency announced on 12 August 2026 that it published Legislative Decree No. 147/2026 in the Official Gazette No. 185 on 11 August 2026, which entered into force the same day. Legislative Decree No. 147/2026 introduces specific
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Qatar: GTA launches online meeting booking service through the Dhareeba platform
Qatar’s tax authority (GTA) has announced on 12 August 2026 the launch of its online meeting booking service through the Dhareeba Platform, as a new step in the Authority’s digital transformation journey to develop communication channels with
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Greece publishes 2024 tax regime jurisdiction list
Greece has listed 42 jurisdictions as having preferential tax regimes for the 2024 tax year under Decision No. A. 1160 of 29 July 2026, published in the Government Gazette Issue B΄ 4941 on 6 August 2026. The decision applies Article 65 of Law
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Taiwan issues withholding tax Ruling for P2P platforms
Taiwan’s Ministry of Finance issued an interpretive ruling on 6 August 2026 clarifying that online lending platform businesses (P2P platform operators) must withhold tax on interest income paid to lenders when they manage the transfer of loan
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Kenya activates iTax tax amnesty functionality under Finance Act 2026
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has issued a notice announcing the activation of the Tax Amnesty Functionality in iTax, offering relief from penalties, interest and fines on eligible tax liabilities for periods up to 31 December 2025, provided the
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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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Brazil to ease mandatory tax information requirements in electronic fiscal documents
Brazil's Federal Revenue Service (Receita Federal) and the IBS Management Committee (CGIBS) will suspend the mandatory requirement to complete fields relating to the Contribution on Goods and Services (CBS) and the Tax on Goods and Services (IBS) in
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Saudi Arabia joins jurisdictions adopting Addendum to CRS MCAA
Saudi Arabia signed the Addendum to the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on Automatic Exchange of Financial Account Information (CRS MCAA) on 9 April 2026, according to an OECD update on 29 July 2026. The update confirms Saudi Arabia's
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Argentina: ARCA outlines procedures for settling criminal tax liabilities
Argentina's tax authority (ARCA) announced it has issued General Resolution 5882/2026, which establishes procedures for settling criminal tax liabilities. The resolution was published and entered into force on 28 July 2026. This resolution
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Singapore updates list of jurisdictions for the automatic exchange of CbC reports
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has expanded its network for the automatic exchange of Country-by-Country (CbC) reports by adding Greenland to the list of participating jurisdictions. The update, published on 21 July 2026,
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Chile: SII extends tax relief for 20 more municipalities after storm damage
Chile's tax authority (SII), the Ministry of Finance and the General Treasury, announced on 20 July 2026 that they have added 20 municipalities to a forgiveness programme for storm-affected taxpayers, expanding relief to cover individuals and
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Chile: SII grants tax amnesty to storm-affected regions through October 2026
Chile's Ministry of Finance, the tax authority (SII), and the General Treasury of the Republic (TGR) have granted automatic tax relief to taxpayers in 28 municipalities hit by a recent storm system, according to a release on 19 July
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Germany unveils anti-tax evasion package with tougher penalties, AI-powered enforcement
Germany's government has unveiled an ambitious 26-point package aimed at strengthening the country's response to tax evasion, financial crime and illicit financial activity through tougher sanctions, enhanced enforcement powers and greater use of
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Malaysia: IRBM launches special e-invoice disclosure scheme, updates guidance
The Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRBM) announced on 7 July 2026 that it's rolling out an amnesty programme for businesses that haven't fully complied with e-invoicing rules. The Special Voluntary Disclosure Program (SVDP) is effective
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Uzbekistan signs multilateral convention to tackle tax evasion and avoidance
The OECD has announced that Uzbekistan signed the OECD-Council of Europe Convention on the Multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters (the Convention) as amended by the 2010 Protocol, on 15 July 2026. The
See MoreBrazil: RFB opens tax debt settlement programmes with discounts up to 70%
Brazil's Federal Revenue Service (RFB) opened its doors for tax debtors to settle their cases on better terms. On 13 July 2026, the agency published two notices (Notice 9 and Notice 10) offering structured payment plans with steep discounts — but
See MoreArgentina: ARCA launches instalment payment plan for SMEs, small taxpayers, non-profit entities
Argentina’s tax authority (ARCA) announced the publication of General Resolution 5875/2026 on 14 July 2026, which allows for the regularisation of tax, customs, and social security debts that were due up to 30 June 2026, in up to 18 instalments
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Spain clarifies application of public CbCR rules for multinational groups
Spain’s Institute of Accounting and Audit (ICAC) has clarified the application of Spain's public country-by-country reporting (public CbCR) rules through ICAC Query 5 (BOICAC 144). The guidance confirms that when the ultimate parent company is
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