Cameroon releases 2026 Finance Law, includes new rules for digital giants, green levies
Cameroon’s Ministry of Finance has issued a circular detailing the implementation of the 2026 Finance Law, introducing new tax measures to expand the fiscal base, promote digital and green taxation, and improve transparency. Key changes include new rules for non-resident digital companies, updated VAT and property tax rates, environmental levies, and revised excise duties, effective from 1 January 2026.
Read MoreUS, Argentina expand trade deal, cuts tariffs
The agreement eliminates or reduces tariffs on a wide range of US exports, including medicines, medical devices, machinery, vehicles, IT products, and agricultural goods.
Read MoreEC approves EUR 3 billion German aid scheme for clean technology manufacturing
SF: The European Commission has approved a EUR 3 billion German State aid scheme to boost cleantech manufacturing and critical raw materials production, supporting the EU’s Clean Industrial Deal and accelerating the transition to a net-zero economy. The scheme, offering grants, tax incentives, and loan support, will be available nationwide until 31 December 2030.
Read MoreVietnam to expand US imports of machinery, high-tech products, energy resources
Vietnam plans to boost imports of machinery, high-tech products, and energy from the US as the sixth round of trade talks takes place, signing new deals while aiming for a stable and balanced bilateral trade framework.
Read MoreAustria promulgates CARF MCAA crypto-asset information exchange
Austria has issued promulgation notices confirming the entry into force of the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement (CARF MCAA) following the completion of required notifications in January 2026.
Read MoreSingapore: IRAS updates tax computation guidance, introduces new exchange rate tool
IRAS updates tax computation guidance, adding an exchange rate tool for financial years 2021–2025 to help companies convert foreign currency amounts into Singapore dollars.
Read MoreCzech Republic: Council of Ministers considers DAC8 crypto-asset, DAC9 GloBE reporting rules
The Czech Chamber of Deputies is reviewing a draft bill to implement DAC8 and DAC9 into national law, introducing new reporting and due diligence requirements for crypto-asset service providers and rules governing the sharing of top-up tax information under the global minimum tax framework.
Read MoreAustralia: ATO updates guidance on risk indicators for privately owned, high-wealth groups
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has published updated guidance on “What attracts our attention”, highlighting behaviours, characteristics, and tax matters that may trigger scrutiny. The guidance details factors affecting privately owned and high-wealth groups, including aggressive tax planning, unusual transactions, governance issues, and specific concerns around company structures, capital gains, fringe benefits, and other compliance areas.
Read MoreChina issues new guidance on VAT deductions
China’s Ministry of Finance and State Taxation Administration has issued Announcement No. 13/2026, effective 1 January 2026, clarifying VAT deduction rules for goods, services, asset restructuring, mixed-rate transactions, and financial operations, aiming to improve compliance and standardise tax practices nationwide.
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Poland to simplify tax law with new deregulation measures
06 February, 2026
Poland’s Council of Ministers approved legislation on 3 February 2026
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Czech Republic: Council of Ministers considers DAC8 crypto-asset, DAC9 GloBE reporting rules
06 February, 2026
The Czech Republic Chamber of Deputies (lower house) is reviewing a draft
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Australia: ATO updates guidance on risk indicators for privately owned, high-wealth groups
06 February, 2026
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has released updated guidance on What
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Cameroon releases 2026 Finance Law, includes new rules for digital giants, green levies
06 February, 2026
Cameroon’s Ministry of Finance issued a circular on the execution of the
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US: Treasury, IRS release draft rules for clean fuel production credit under OBBB
05 February, 2026
The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
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Australia: ATO clarifies eligibility for AUD 20,000 instant asset write-off for 2025–26
05 February, 2026
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has published a release outlining
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Romania implements DAC9 regulations
05 February, 2026
Romania has issued Government Ordinance (GO) No. 1/2026, amending the
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Czech Republic: Government sends DAC8, DAC9 transposition bill to parliament
05 February, 2026
The Czech Republic’s government submitted a draft bill to parliament for
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Finland enables electronic submission of global minimum tax returns via MyTax
05 February, 2026
Finland’s tax administration confirmed, on 30 January 2026, that
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Netherlands: Government coalition outlines 2026–2030 budgetary and tax changes, introduces new business contribution
03 February, 2026
The Dutch government’s incoming coalition released its agreement for the
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India: Tax Authority appeals high court ruling on treaty limits to dividend tax
06 February, 2026
The Indian Income Tax Department filed a special leave petition before the Supreme Court on 30 January 2026, challenging a Bombay High Court ruling that held Dividend Distribution Tax (DDT) could be limited by applicable tax treaties. The appeal seeks to overturn a decision that
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OECD updates manual on effective mutual agreement procedures
06 February, 2026
The OECD has released updated guidance by the Inclusive Framework on BEPS on 2 February 2026, aimed at improving tax certainty by helping tax administrations and taxpayers resolve cross-border tax treaty disputes in an efficient, effective and timely manner. The Manual on
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US: IRS releases US–Spain competent authority agreement on arbitration
05 February, 2026
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released Internal Revenue Bulletin No. 2026-6 on 2 February 2026. The bulletin includes Announcement 2026-3, which sets out the Competent Authority Arrangement agreed between the US and Spain to implement the arbitration procedure
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France simplifies EU public CbC reporting rules
05 February, 2026
France adopted new rules on 28 December 2025 to streamline compliance with the EU public CbC reporting directive (Directive (EU) 2021/2101), fully aligning national law with EU requirements and implementing the multiple reporting exemption. The directive, effective for
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Latvia introduces controlled transactions report to streamline transfer pricing compliance
02 February, 2026
Latvia has significantly reshaped its transfer pricing compliance framework from 1 January 2026, following amendments to the Law “On Taxes and Fees” adopted at the end of 2025. The changes are designed to modernise reporting requirements, reduce administrative burdens for
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Poland proposes new digital services tax legislation
30 January, 2026
Poland’s Ministry of Digital Affairs announced on 27 January 2026 that it has submitted draft legislation to introduce a Digital Services Tax (DST). First discussed in August 2025, the draft proposes a DST of up to 3% on a broad range of digital services, expanding beyond
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China releases 16th annual APA report (2024), highlighting strong growth, efficiency
30 January, 2026
China’s State Taxation Administration (STA) published its 16th Annual Advance Pricing Agreement (APA) Report on 25 November 2025, providing a comprehensive overview of the country’s APA programme and its development between 2005 and 2024. The report highlights steady
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Belgium updates Local File form, clarifies use of ‘Termination of CBC notification obligation’
30 January, 2026
Belgium’s Federal Public Service (SPF) Finance has released a BEPS13 News update detailing the new Local File form issued in December 2025 and providing guidance on using the “Termination of notification obligation” for CbC filings (275.CBC.NOT). New Local File
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OECD publishes transfer pricing profiles for eight countries
23 January, 2026
The OECD has published the revised transfer pricing country profiles, including profiles for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Costa Rica, Croatia, Greece, Iceland, Korea (Rep.), and Norway on 22 January 2026. These profiles focus on countries' domestic legislation regarding
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Switzerland updates CbC reporting list
22 January, 2026
Switzerland has updated its list of jurisdictions for the automatic exchange of Country-by-Country (CbC) reports under the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on Automatic Exchange of Country-by-Country Reports (CbC MCAA). Decision No. RO 2026 28, published on 20
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Belgium updates Local File form, clarifies use of ‘Termination of CBC notification obligation’
Belgium’s Federal Public Service (SPF) Finance has released a BEPS13 News update detailing the new Local File form issued in December 2025 and
Read MoreChina releases 16th annual APA report (2024), highlighting strong growth, efficiency
China’s State Taxation Administration (STA) published its 16th Annual Advance Pricing Agreement (APA) Report on 25 November 2025, providing a
Read MoreZimbabwe introduces broad tax changes for 2026, including digital services tax, VAT, mining adjustments
Zimbabwe has introduced a range of tax measures in its National Budget for 2026, which were enacted through the Finance Act 2025 (Act No. 7 of 2025)
Read MoreIndia: 2026 budget proposes relaxed tax rules for multinationals, reforms safe harbour regime
India’s Minister of Finance, Nirmala Sitharaman, delivered the Union Budget for 2026-27 on 1 February 2026. The proposals aim to relax tax
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