Saturday, August 08, 2026
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that officials from Bosnia and Herzegovina and Iceland held talks on 18 February 2026 to review bilateral relations. The meeting marked the start of preparations for negotiating an income tax treaty between the two countries. Both sides expressed a strong interest in deepening cooperation, particularly in economic...
The French Senate, the upper chamber of parliament, gave its approval to the new income tax treaty with Cyprus on 19 February 2026. The treaty, signed on 11 December 2023, seeks to prevent double taxation and fiscal evasion between the two nations. Once in effect, the new agreement will supersede the 1981 tax treaty between...
Indonesia’s Directorate General of Taxation (DJP) issued Regulation PER-23/PJ/2025, which was enacted on 9 December 2025, establishing the specific criteria for identifying domestic and foreign tax subjects. It defines domestic subjects as individuals residing in Indonesia for over 183 days within a year or entities established within the country’s legal jurisdiction. This regulation replaces older...
The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) announced on 23 February 2026 that it will launch a major initiative to dissolve suspended legal entities, reinforcing Panama’s commitment to legal and financial transparency while meeting international obligations, starting 27 February 2026. Two-phase dissolution process The dissolution will unfold in two distinct stages. The first phase targets...
The UAE Ministry of Finance updated its e-invoicing guidance webpage by publishing several new guidance documents on 24 February 2026. The guides are as follows: Pre-Approved eInvoicing Service Providers UAE Electronic Invoicing Guidelines UAE Electronic Invoice Mandatory Field Requirements Considerations for Selecting an Accredited Service Provider UAE eInvoicing Programme Introduction This follows the UAE’S Ministry...
The Bolivian government introduced the Transparency and Tax Relief Bill on 19 February 2026, marking a significant overhaul of the country’s tax system aimed at helping entrepreneurs and businesses overcome crippling debts and administrative complexity. President Rodrigo Paz Pereira and Economy Minister José Gabriel Espinoza Yáñez presented the reforms to approximately 650 private sector representatives...
Belgium’s government submitted an Omnibus Bill No. 56 1378/001 to parliament on 23 February 2026, proposing several tax amendments, including an increase in the annual tax on securities accounts and a higher dividend withholding tax rate for SMEs. This bill outlines a series of legislative reforms and budgetary measures proposed by the Belgian government for...
Moldova and Bangladesh have agreed to negotiate for a bilateral tax treaty aimed at preventing double taxation and promoting investment protection 18 February 2026. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mihai Popșoi met with Bangladeshi Ambassador Shahnaz Gazi to discuss expanding economic cooperation and strengthening the legal framework. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to finalising...
Moldova’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that on 18 February 2026, officials from Egypt and Moldova met to discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation, including progress on negotiations for an income tax treaty. In the dialogue with the Ambassador of Egypt, the prospects for strengthening bilateral cooperation were discussed, including advancing discussions on draft agreements in various...
UK HMRC published guidance on 17 February 2026, Check if and when you need to register as a tax adviser with HMRC, together with the related guidance Check if you meet HMRC’s conditions to register as a tax adviser. Check if and when you need to register as a tax adviser with HMRC Check if...