Friday, October 09, 2026
The Slovak Republic’s Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs announced that the Slovak Republic and Rwanda have discussed the finalisation of an income tax treaty during a bilateral meeting on 22 September 2026 that took place on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, which took place...
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has announced on 24 September 2026 that the amended individual income tax rates introduced under the Income Tax (Amendment) Act 2026 (Act 1178) took effect on 1 September 2026. Review of monthly and annual rates of income tax for individuals Monthly (Year of Assessment 2026) Band Chargeable income GHS Rate...
Turkey’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that Turkey and El Salvador signed an income tax treaty during Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan’s participation in the 81st session of the UN General Assembly in New York, which took place from 21 to 27 September 2026. The income tax agreement between the two countries aims to prevent double...
Chile’s tax authority (SII) issued Circular No. 37 on 11 September 2026, providing guidance on second-category income tax for individuals for October 2026. Circular No. 37 details the monthly and annual tax unit values, along with consumer price index shifts and monetary correction percentages. It also establishes specific single second-category tax schedules for standard employees,...
The European Union executed a significant tightening of trade controls this week, defined by a massive wave of over 3,300 new trade defence measures. Activity began with major new anti-dumping duties on Chinese industrial inputs, including chemicals and steel fasteners. The regulatory focus then shifted to the complex management of steel imports through quotas and...
The Croatian parliament approved a law ratifying the income tax treaty with the US on 25 September 2026. According to the explanatory memorandum, the treaty aims to eliminate double taxation and prevent tax evasion while providing reduced withholding tax rates on dividends, interest, and royalties. It also includes provisions for pension fund benefits, tax dispute...
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 financial activity. Grey capital moving through gold markets is currently difficult to trace. The Data Bureau committee has...
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and El Salvador have signed a Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA), according to a 26 September 2026 press release from the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The agreement was signed in New York on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. The DTAA was signed...
Lithuania’s State Tax Inspectorate (VMI) had issued Order No. VA-63 on 24 September 2026, amending the framework established by Order No. VA-119 of 10 December 2025 for crypto-asset service providers reporting user data under the EU DAC8 directive and Lithuanian legislation. Definitions and reporting scope The amended rules classify an individual or entity as an...
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 resolution allows taxpayers to obtain their credentials through the SRI en Línea portal, Gob.ec or SRI service centres, depending on their circumstances....