Sunday, May 17, 2026
South Africa has released publication details for tariff amendments notice R7389 under the Customs and Excise Act, 1964, as set out in Government Gazette 54572. The notice, published on 23 April 2026, provides the formal framework for amendments made under section 56 of the Customs and Excise Act, 1964, updating Part 1 of Schedule No....
The Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) has confirmed the filing deadlines for 2025 income tax returns, with important dates varying based on employment status. Filing and payment deadlines Most Canadian taxpayers must file their 2025 income tax return by 30 April 2026. Self-employed individuals and their spouses or common-law partners receive an extended filing deadline of...
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has announced scheduled maintenance and upgrades to its digital platforms on 24 and 26 April 2026 as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen its technology infrastructure. SARS said the upgrades are aimed at supporting its Vision of a smart, modern SARS with unquestionable integrity that is trusted and admired,...
The Netherlands Ministry of Finance has issued a letter to the House of Representatives outlining planned and ongoing negotiations on tax treaties in 2026 on 23 April 2026. A separate government release indicates that the Netherlands is currently negotiating tax treaties with four countries: New Zealand, Nigeria, Peru, and Zimbabwe. Tax treaties provide certainty for...
Bangladesh government plans to introduce a uniform 15% value-added tax (VAT) rate across all sectors, National Board of Revenue (NBR) Chairman Abdur Rahman Khan said at a pre-budget meeting on 21 April 2026. He said “Standard VAT rate will be applied equally for all. Those eligible will receive rebates. However difficult it may be, we...
The Russian Federal Tax Service has reminded taxpayers, on 17 April 2026, that the VAT return for the first quarter of 2026 must be submitted using the updated form, with the deadline for submission set for 27 April 2026. The relevant order of the Federal Tax Service dated 18 December 2025 No. ЕД-7-3/1227@ entered into...
Kuwait’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry issued new measures strengthening its Ultimate Beneficial Ownership (UBO) framework through Ministerial Resolution No. (37) of 2026 on 16 April 2026. The resolution amends provisions under Ministerial Resolution No. 4 of 2023, which established the UBO identification procedures effective from 1 April 2023. Under the updated rules, no commercial...
Irish Revenue has published eBrief No. 084/26 on 22 April 2026, issuing revised guidance on Capital Gains Tax (CGT) relief for company reconstruction or amalgamation transactions. Tax and Duty Manual Part 20-01-02 explains the operation of CGT relief available under section 615 of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 in cases of company reconstruction or amalgamation,...
Russia’s Federal Tax Service announced on 21 April 2026 that Russia and China have formalised their collaboration through a Memorandum of Understanding signed by Daniil Egorov, Head of Russia’s Federal Tax Service, and Hu Jinglin, Head of China’s State Administration of Taxation. The agreement establishes a framework for cooperation in digital tax transformation, training initiatives,...
Brazil and Germany announced plans to intensify negotiations on a new income tax treaty during their Joint Declaration on the 3rd German-Brazilian Intergovernmental Consultations in Hanover on 20 April 2026. The proposed agreement aims to boost investment and strengthen commercial ties between the two nations, replacing the 1975 treaty that was terminated effective 1 January...