Posts by: RF Report


Nigeria: Federal government issues transition guidelines for Tax Acts 2025

Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Finance announced, on 18 June 2026, that the federal government has issued the General Guidelines for the implementation of the Tax Acts 2025, setting out the process for the transition from the repealed tax laws to the new tax framework effective from 1 January 2026. Issued by the Federal Ministry of...

Canada: Spring Economic Update 2026 receives Royal Assent

Canada’s Department of Finance announced that Bill C‑30, An Act to implement certain provisions of the Spring Economic Update tabled in Parliament on 28 April 2026, has received Royal Assent on 19 June 2026. It delivers targeted measures to support Canadians, build a strong economy and ensure that Canada is well positioned to navigate current...

Germany updates guidance on permanent establishments under domestic, international tax law

Germany’s Ministry of Finance has published updated administrative principles on the concept and establishment of permanent establishments (PEs) under domestic and international tax law, providing detailed guidance for both resident and non-resident taxpayers engaged in cross-border activities. The updated circular, issued by the Federal Ministry of Finance (BMF) on 18 June 2026, sets out the...

India increases export excise duty on diesel, aviation turbine fuel

India has increased the special additional excise duty (SAED) on exports of diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) through two notifications issued by the Ministry of Finance on 15 June 2026, with the revised rates taking effect from 16 June 2026. The changes were introduced through Notification No. 30/2026-Central Excise and Notification No. 31/2026-Central Excise,...

Sri Lanka unveils major tax law changes covering income, WHT, registration

Sri Lanka has enacted a wide-ranging set of tax reforms under the Inland Revenue (Amendment) Act, No. 11 of 2026, introducing changes to income tax, withholding tax (WHT), capital gains tax, taxpayer registration and compliance requirements. The legislation was certified on 3 June 2026, while the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) outlined the key measures in...

Saudi Arabia: ZATCA issues reminder on May 2026 VAT return filing deadline

Saudi Arabia’s Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA), on 21 June 2026, reminded VAT-registered businesses with revenues from goods and services exceeding SAR 40 million to submit their VAT returns for May 2026 by 30 June 2026. ZATCA urged eligible businesses to file their returns promptly through the ZATCA App to avoid penalties for late...

Brazil: RFB refines CSLL additional tax framework under GloBE rules

Brazil’s Federal Revenue Service (RFB) has published the Normative Instruction RFB No. 2,329 on 19 June 2026, amending the rules governing the Additional Social Contribution on Net Profit (CSLL) surcharge as per Normative Instruction RFB No. 2,228 of 3 October 2024 on 19 June 2026. The update strengthens Brazil’s implementation of the OECD’s Global Rules...

US announces initiation of Section 301 investigation of Germany’s underpayment for pharmaceuticals

The US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer initiated an investigation under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 against Germany on 18 June 2026.  This investigation will seek to determine whether persistent underpayment for innovative pharmaceutical products by Germany is unreasonable or discriminatory and burdens or restricts US commerce. This investigation follows months of meaningful...

Australia: ATO issues guidance on GIR XML file requirements for globe information return

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has recently issued guidance on the XML file requirements for the GloBE Information Return (GIR), offering clarification to assist filers in completing specific GIR data elements. When preparing the GloBE Information Return (GIR) XML file, ensure that you complete each part of the schema correctly to avoid processing delays or...

Peru: SUNAT extends deadline for local file submissions 2025

Peru’s National Superintendency of Customs and Tax Administration (SUNAT) has extended the deadline for submitting the Informative Sworn Statement “Reporte Local” or Local File (Report) (Virtual Form No. 3560) for the 2025 tax year. The extension was introduced through Resolution No. 000113-2026/SUNAT, published in the Official Gazette on 14 June 2026. The measure applies to...