Cameroon releases 2026 Finance Law, includes new rules for digital giants, green levies

06 February, 2026

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.

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US, Argentina expand trade deal, cuts tariffs

06 February, 2026

The agreement eliminates or reduces tariffs on a wide range of US exports, including medicines, medical devices, machinery, vehicles, IT products, and agricultural goods.

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EC approves EUR 3 billion German aid scheme for clean technology manufacturing

06 February, 2026

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.

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Vietnam to expand US imports of machinery, high-tech products, energy resources

06 February, 2026

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.

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Austria promulgates CARF MCAA crypto-asset information exchange

06 February, 2026

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.

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Singapore: IRAS updates tax computation guidance, introduces new exchange rate tool

06 February, 2026

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.

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Czech Republic: Council of Ministers considers DAC8 crypto-asset, DAC9 GloBE reporting rules

06 February, 2026

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.  

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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 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.

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China issues new guidance on VAT deductions

05 February, 2026

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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