Pakistan: FBR seeks trader cooperation on special tax scheme
Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) announced on 29 September 2026 that the special tax scheme for small shopkeepers was in its initial implementation stages and that it was working to facilitate traders and resolve issues arising during
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US considers fuel tax relief as diesel prices reach record highs
The Trump administration is evaluating regulatory changes to lower fuel prices as diesel climbs to historic levels. The federal government is considering broader use of red-dyed diesel, which would allow more buyers to bypass the federal fuel tax on
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Dominican Republic consults on simplified taxation regime
The Dominican Republic had opened a public consultation on a draft Regulation governing the Simplified Taxation Regime (RST), with the consultation beginning on 21 September 2026. The proposed regulation would update the regime for small taxpayers
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Thailand proposes pay-first, refund-later excise tax rules for tobacco exports
Thailand’s Excise Department has announced a public hearing for a new regulation that changes how export taxes work for tobacco products. Under the current system, companies get immediate tax exemptions for goods destined for foreign markets.
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Lithuania: MoF proposes simplified investment account rules
Lithuania’s Ministry of Finance (MoF) had prepared draft amendments on 29 September 2026 to Article 12¹ of the Republic of Lithuania Law on Personal Income Tax (GPMĮ No. IX-1007) that would broaden and simplify the Investment Account
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Sri Lanka reminds taxpayers of payment channels, warns of interest and penalty on late payment
Sri Lanka's Inland Revenue Department has issued a notice to taxpayers on the methods for paying taxes. It says interest and penalties will be imposed on non-payment or late payment, and that interest will not be waived or reduced. According to
See MoreThailand considers gold tax to track hidden capital flows
Thailand’s Ministry of Finance and Bank of Thailand are studying a tax on gold imports and domestic gold sales. The goal is not to generate government revenue, but to create better record-keeping that helps authorities identify suspicious
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Ecuador: SRI updates taxpayer credential requirements
Ecuador’s Internal Revenue Service (SRI) issued Resolution No. NAC-DGERCGC26-00000036 on 18 September 2026, setting requirements for obtaining and recovering the User Password (Clave de Usuario) used to access SRI en Línea services. The
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Pakistan: FBR launches National Faceless Centre for tax proceedings
Pakistan's Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced on 25 September 2026 the establishment of the National Faceless Centre (NFC) in Islamabad, introducing a system that removes direct, in-person contact between taxpayers and tax officers during
See MoreDominican Republic consults on proposed ISC regulation changes
The Dominican Republic’s Tax Administration opened the public consultation on 21 September 2026 on a draft decree proposing amendments to Regulation No. 1-18 for the application of the Selective Consumption Tax (ISC) under Title IV of the Tax
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Philippines: BIR issues rules for mandatory electronic invoicing
The Philippines' tax authority, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), has announced the issuance of Revenue Memorandum Circular No. 098-2026 on 22 September 2026, establishing the official framework for the issuance of electronic invoices in the
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Austria extends fuel price relief through November 2026
The Austrian government confirmed, on 23 September 2026, that it will extend and expand its fuel price cap beyond its September expiration. The coalition of ÖVP, SPÖ, and NEOS parties agreed to reactivate the measure at a significantly larger
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Indonesia: Parliament approves budget for 2027
Indonesia's budget committee has given final approval to the government's 2027 budget plan. The committee, led by chair Said Abdullah, signed off on total spending of IDR 4,106.3 trillion on 24 September 2026. The approved amounts each run IDR
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Russia plans tax increases to fund military spending through 2029
The Russian government unveiled its draft three-year budget on 24 September 2026, laying out plans for 2027 through 2029 that prioritise military spending while widening the fiscal deficit. The budget must reach parliament by 1 October 2026. For
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Thailand revises proposed Digital Platform Economy Act
Thailand’s Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) has begun revising the proposed Digital Platform Economy Act, reassessing a framework initially influenced by the European Union’s Digital Markets Act and Digital Services Act. The
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Thailand plans new policy framework for data centre sector
Thailand’s Cabinet approved a draft of the Prime Minister Office’s regulation on 5 August 2026 to establish a Data Centre Business Policy Committee, marking a move towards more coordinated oversight of data centre businesses. The proposed
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Zambia: ZRA launches Extended Voluntary Disclosure Scheme
The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has introduced the Extended Voluntary Disclosure Scheme (EVDS) on 18 September 2026 to help taxpayers regularise outstanding tax obligations and strengthen voluntary compliance. The scheme, which will operate
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New Zealand: IR consults income tax treatment of NFPs
New Zealand's Inland Revenue (IR) opened a public consultation on 18 September 2026 on Exposure Draft ED0265, which sets out the proposed income tax treatment of amounts received from members by societies, clubs and other not-for-profit associations
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