Japan: National Tax Agency updates CbC exchange jurisdictions list
Japan’s National Tax Agency has published an updated list of jurisdictions for the exchange of Country-by-Country (CbC) reports. Country-by-Country (CbC) reports are a standardised tax reporting framework requiring large multinational
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Australia: ATO issues updated guidance on maximum contribution base for super guarantee
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has updated its guidance on the maximum contributions base (MCB) for superannuation guarantee contributions on 3 June 2026. Employers are not required to pay super guarantee once an employee’s earnings
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Bhutan: National Assembly approves income tax treaty with Singapore
Bhutan’s National Assembly (lower house of parliament) has confirmed on 2 June 2026 that it has approved the income tax treaty with Singapore. The treaty was signed on 12 May 2026. The treaty clarifies the taxing rights of both countries on
See MoreJapan, Philippines income tax treaty signed
Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that a new income tax treaty was signed with the Philippines on 28 May 2026. The treaty applies to Japanese income tax, corporation tax, special income tax for reconstruction, special income tax
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Taiwan: NTBNA clarifies loss carryforward offset rules involving non-taxable investment income
Taiwan’s Taxation Bureau of the Northern Area, Ministry of Finance (NTBNA, MOF), stated that, as stipulated in Article 39 of the Income Tax Act, when profit-seeking enterprises deduct the verified losses of each of the former ten years from the
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OECD: Fiji joins multilateral agreement on exchange of CbC reports
Fiji signed the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on the Exchange of Country-by-Country Reports (CbC MCAA) on 22 April 2026. Under BEPS Action 13, all large multinational enterprises (MNEs) are required to prepare a country-by-country
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Hong Kong gazettes Stamp Duty (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2026
The Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department has announced the Stamp Duty (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2026 on 29 May 2026, which was published in the Official Gazette the same day. The Stamp Duty (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2026 provides for the calculation
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Taiwan: Tax Authority reiterates invoicing rules for franchise arrangements
Taiwan’s Kaohsiung National Taxation Bureau of the Ministry of Finance stated that when a business operator (franchise headquarters) charges a franchisee a one-time franchise fee for opening a store, the fee is regarded as consideration for the
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Hong Kong: LegCo to consider crypto-asset reporting framework bill
The Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department has announced that the Legislative Council (LegCo) will meet on 3 June 2026 to consider a number of items, including proposed legislation introducing a crypto-asset reporting framework and amendments to the
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Malaysia: IRBM issues revised guidance on bilateral, unilateral foreign tax credits
The Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia has issued Public Ruling No. 3/2026 on 22 May 2026, guiding the application of bilateral and unilateral tax credits where a Malaysian tax resident is subject to taxation in both Malaysia and a foreign
See MoreAustralia proposes bill to overhaul capital gains tax
Australia’s government has introduced legislation aimed at reshaping property tax concessions and easing pressure on the housing market, marking one of the country’s most significant tax reform efforts in decades. The bill, tabled in
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Philippines: SEC halts monthly penalties on late AFS, GIS submissions
The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued SEC Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 16, series of 2026 (SEC MC 16-2026) on 13 May 2026, temporarily suspending the monthly delay penalties for late or non-filing of annual financial
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Malaysia: IRBM issues new FAQs on Pillar Two global minimum tax
The Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRBM) has released updated guidance on the Pillar Two global minimum tax regime, clarifying filing obligations for local businesses. In a 22 May 2026 update, the Inland Revenue Board published Frequently Asked
See MoreAustralia: ATO adopts OECD common understanding for Pillar Two GIR filing
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has updated its guidance on the Global and Domestic Minimum Tax and Lodging, Paying and Other Obligations for Pillar Two on 26 May 2026. The updates incorporate the OECD’s common understanding released on 18
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Thailand issues filing reminder for 2025 corporate income tax return deadlines
The Thai Revenue Department issued a reminder on 25 May 2026 regarding the filing of annual corporate income tax returns (Form PND 50) for companies whose accounting period ran from 1 January to 31 December 2025. The notification outlines the
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New Zealand simplifies business tax compliance in 2026 Budget
The New Zealand Government delivered Budget 2026 to Parliament on 28 May 2026, with Minister of Finance Nicola Willis outlining a strategy aimed at restoring a fiscal surplus by the 2028/29 financial year. To implement the budget proposals, the
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New Zealand consults on GST treatment of arranging financial products
New Zealand Inland Revenue has released a draft interpretation statement for public consultation titled “GST – Arranging and brokering financial products” on 21 May 2026. The statement guides when intermediaries or brokers involved in the
See MoreTaiwan: MoF urges taxpayers to complete 2025 income tax return filings before deadline
Taiwan's Ministry of Finance (MoF) has announced the upcoming income tax return deadline for the year 2025. As of 24 May 2026, 5,076,273 individual income tax returns have been filed, accounting for 72.7% of the total individual income tax
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