Japan-Oman: Sign DTA

The Sultanate of Oman issued Royal Decree No. 8/2026 on 12 January 2026, establishing the International Financial Centre of Oman (IFC Oman). Effective 13 January 2026 upon its publication in the Official Gazette, IFC Oman will operate with legal

Japan and France have agreed to boost cooperation on rare earth supply chains to reduce reliance on China. The announcement came during French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Japan for talks with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. Under the

Japan’s National Diet approved the 2026 tax reform legislation on 31 March 2026, which has been published in the Official Gazette. The measures reflect proposals released in December 2025 and January 2026, covering income, corporate,

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

The Oman Tax Authority (OTA) has reminded taxpayers of the filing deadlines for the 2025 fiscal year. Taxpayers subject to the standard 15% income tax rate must submit their returns by 30 April 2026, four months after the fiscal

Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on 13 March 2026 that officials from Japan and the Czech Republic have successfully concluded negotiations and agreed in principle on a new income tax treaty. The agreement was initialled by both parties