Hong Kong DTAs with Qatar, Canada, Kuwait, Jersey, and Mexico

Qatar’s General Tax Authority has issued a new user guide, “The Direct Application of Double Taxation Avoidance,” in connection with the newly launched “Register as a Trusted Entity” service on the Dhareeba platform. The GTA has

The Bahrain Council of Representatives has approved the law for the ratification of the income tax treaty with Jersey during its 25th Session on 7 April 2026. Signed on 16 September 2025, the treaty is the first of its kind between the two

Canada’s Minister of Finance and National Revenue announced on 15 April 2026 that he will table the Spring Economic Update 2026 on Tuesday, 28 April 2026. In the Spring Economic Update 2026, the government will provide an update on its plan to

Canada’s government announced, on 14 April 2026, that it intends to introduce legislative amendments to the Excise Tax Act to temporarily suspend the application of the federal fuel excise tax on gasoline, diesel fuel, and aviation fuels by

Qatar’s General Tax Authority announced yesterday, 8 April 2026, that Law No. (2) of 2026 has been issued, amending certain provisions of Law No. (25) of 2018 on Excise Tax. The amendment introduces a new mechanism for excise tax on sweetened

Kuwait has implemented the Budget Executive Regulations for FY 2026/2027, effective 1 April 2026, introducing revisions to the retention (withholding) on payment rules. Under the new regulations, Ministries, government bodies, and public