Vietnam extends tax relief on fuel, qualifying raw materials through September 2026
Vietnam’s government has issued a Resolution No. 34/2026/NQ-CP dated 30 June 2026, which outlines the extension of tax incentives for specific energy products. The resolution mandates a continued period of reduced import duties, environmental
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India revises fuel export duties, raises petrol levy while cutting diesel and ATF rates
India's Finance Ministry recalibrated its windfall gains tax on fuel exports through a revised notification on 1 July 2026, signalling a shift in its fiscal approach to petroleum product shipments. The adjustments, which took effect on 1 July
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Kazakhstan updates VAT exemptions, reduces rates for healthcare sector
The Government of Kazakhstan has adopted Government Decree No. 542, signed on 24 June 2026, introducing amendments to two existing regulations governing Value Added Tax (VAT) treatment for medical services, medicines and pharmaceutical
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Australia: ATO raises penalty unit for infringements from July 2026
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has updated its guidance on penalty units to reflect an increase in the penalty unit value on 26 June 2026. For infringements occurring on or after 1 July 2026, the penalty unit amount has increased to AUD 364,
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Cyprus ratifies income tax treaty with Kyrgyzstan
Cyprus has ratified the income tax treaty with Kyrgyzstan, with the ratification published in the Official Gazette on 26 June 2026. Signed on 8 June 2026, the agreement is expected to strengthen economic, trade, and investment ties between the
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Uzbekistan introduces simplified VAT rate, tax reforms for small businesses
Uzbekistan has issued Presidential Decree No. UP-100 of 26 May 2026, which outlines a comprehensive reform package designed to modernise and simplify the tax environment for small businesses in Uzbekistan. Scheduled for implementation between
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Hong Kong: IRD revises list of tax-exempt, concession eligible debt instruments
The Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department (IRD) announced on 30 June 2026 that it has released updated lists of Qualifying Debt Instruments (QDIs) and sovereign bonds eligible for profits tax concessions or exemptions as of 31 March
See MoreUzbekistan introduces tax exemptions for cultural, arts sectors
Uzbekistan has released Presidential Decree No. UP-103 of 2 June 2026, which introduces various measures aimed at the modernisation and expansion of cultural and arts sectors in Uzbekistan. To foster new talent, the government is establishing
See MoreAustralia: ATO updates monthly foreign exchange rates for the 2025–26 income year
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has updated its foreign exchange rate guidance, which includes the monthly exchange rates for 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026 and monthly rates for April and May 2026. All foreign income, deductions, and foreign
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Malaysia, Switzerland end second round negotiations to update income tax treaty
Malaysia’s Ministry of Finance announced on 27 June 2026 that Malaysia and Switzerland have completed the second round of negotiations to amend the 1974 tax treaty, held from 22 to 25 June 2026. The negotiation is aimed at modernising their
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Thailand extends e-tax, e-withholding tax incentives until end of 2027
Thailand's Cabinet has approved a two-year extension of tax measures designed to encourage wider adoption of the country's electronic tax system, including incentives for investment in electronic tax infrastructure and continued preferential rates
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Australia: Parliament introduces bill for loss carry back, permanent AUD 20,000 instant asset write-off
Australia’s Parliament has introduced a Bill to implement Budget 2026–27 measures, including the introduction of loss carry-back provisions and the permanent extension of the small business instant asset write-off. The Treasury Laws Amendment
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Australia: Parliament passes tax reform bill replacing CGT discount with indexation, personal tax reliefs
Australia’s Parliament passed the Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026 on 25 June 2026, which is a key component of the 2026–27 Federal Budget tax package. The Bill introduces significant reforms aimed at improving housing
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Bangladesh passes Finance Bill 2026 with higher tax-free threshold for individuals
Bangladesh has passed the Finance Bill 2026, approving a series of revisions to the government's budget proposals, including a higher income tax-free threshold for individual taxpayers, the withdrawal of several controversial tax provisions and
See MoreAustralia: ATO aligns 2025–26 company tax guidance with global minimum tax framework
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has updated its company tax rates 2025–26 guidance to include the Global Minimum Tax (GMT), which applies at rates ranging from 0% to 15%. The guidance confirms that GMT applies to in-scope multinational
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Vietnam extends 2026 VAT, CIT, PIT, land rent payment deadlines
Vietnam's government has issued Decree No. 245/2026/ND-CP on 27 June 2026, introducing another round of tax payment deadline extensions for 2026. The measure grants eligible taxpayers additional time to pay value-added tax (VAT), corporate income
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Turkey extends 2024 global minimum supplementary corporate tax returns deadline
The Turkish Revenue Administration announced the release of Tax Procedure Law Circular No. 203 on 29 June 2026, which extends the filing deadline for Global Minimum Supplementary Corporate Tax Returns for the 2024 fiscal year. As per the Tax
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US, Australia sign customs mutual assistance agreement
US Customs and Border Protection, on behalf of the US, in a release on 25 June 2026, announced that it signed a Customs Mutual Assistance Agreement with Australia in Brussels, Belgium. The CMAA is a bilateral agreement that enables both countries
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