India, New Zealand sign FTA
India and New Zealand signed a free trade agreement (FTA) on Monday, 27 April 2026 in New Delhi, aiming to cut tariffs, expand market access and strengthen economic ties amid ongoing global trade tensions. The deal was signed by India’s
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Philippines: BIR clarifies tax treatment of cross-border services
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) of the Philippines issued Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) No. 24-2026 on 30 March 2026Â to clarify the application of RMC Nos. 5-2024 and 38-2024 on the taxation of cross-border services. The circular aligns
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Hong Kong strengthens tax treaty network to enhance regional competitiveness, including incentives for corporate treasury centres
Hong Kong is accelerating efforts to expand its tax agreement framework following the signing of its 57th Comprehensive Avoidance of Double Taxation Agreement with Barbados in March 2026. Financial Services and Treasury Secretary Christopher Hui
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Singapore: IRAS updates tax framework for Variable Capital Companies in fourth edition guide
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) issued an updated e-Tax Guide, Tax Framework for Variable Capital Companies (Fourth Edition) on 22 April 2026. This e-Tax Guide sets out the tax framework for Variable Capital Companies (VCCs), a
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New Zealand: IR consults Customs data-sharing plan to curb working for families overpayments
New Zealand’s Inland Revenue (IR) initiated a consultation on 24 April 2026 on a proposed Approved Information Sharing Agreement (AISA) with the New Zealand Customs Service aimed at reducing Working for Families tax credit overpayments when
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Australia: Treasury consults AUD 1,000 instant tax deduction for working residents
The Australian Treasury has initiated a public consultation on 20 April 2026 on proposals to introduce an instant standard deduction of up to AUD 1,000 for Australian tax residents earning employment income, with implementation targeted for 1 July
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Bangladesh plans uniform 15% VAT across all sectors
Bangladesh government plans to introduce a uniform 15% value-added tax (VAT) rate across all sectors, National Board of Revenue (NBR) Chairman Abdur Rahman Khan said at a pre-budget meeting on 21 April 2026. He said "Standard VAT rate will be
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Russia, China sign tax cooperation memorandumÂ
Russia's Federal Tax Service announced on 21 April 2026 that Russia and China have formalised their collaboration through a Memorandum of Understanding signed by Daniil Egorov, Head of Russia's Federal Tax Service, and Hu Jinglin, Head of China's
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Austria: Council of Ministers approves signing of an amending protocol to the tax treaty with Uzbekistan
The Austrian Council of Ministers authorized the signing of an amending protocol to the 2000 income and capital tax treaty with Uzbekistan on 22 April 2026. The 49th Council of Ministers (22 April 2026) approved previous minutes, extended the
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Taiwan extends house tax payment deadline due to holiday, taxpayers urged to pay within statutory window
Taiwan’s Taxation Administration has announced that the statutory payment period for the house tax in 2026 is from 1 May 2026 to 31 May 2026, and the deadline shall be extended to 1 June due to the last day of the payment period falling on a
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New Zealand: IRD consults on GST reduced value rule for long-stay commercial accommodation
New Zealand Inland Revenue has released a draft interpretation statement for public consultation on Goods and Services Tax – Reduced value rule in s 10(6) for supplies of domestic goods and services in commercial dwellings on 17 April 2026. The
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Taiwan expands tax incentives for foreign specialist professionals with five-year income tax relief scheme
Taiwan’s National Taxation Bureau of Taipei, Ministry of Finance, states that, in order to enhance Taiwan's industrial competitiveness and attract foreign specialist professionals, preferential income tax treatment is provided pursuant to Article
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Norway: Parliament approves new income tax treaty with China
The Norwegian parliament (Storting) approved a new income tax treaty with China on 21 April 2026. The agreement aims to prevent double taxation on income and curb tax evasion between Norway and China. Signed on 12 May 2023, it will replace the
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Philippines: SEC extends 2025 annual financial statements filing deadlines Â
The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) extended the filing deadlines for 2025 annual financial statements (AFS) and related corporate reports on 14 April 2026. This extension aligns with a simultaneous announcement by the Bureau
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The Australian Tax Office (ATO) has published updates to Practical Compliance Guideline PCG 2019/1 on transfer pricing issues related to inbound distribution arrangements to ensure profit markers remain relevant and aligned to more recent market
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New Zealand’s Inland Revenue has issued Interpretation Statement IS 26/10 on the income tax implications of providing sponsorship on 20 Apr 2026, replacing and updating IS3229 Deductibility of sponsorship expenditure. The statement explains how
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Australia: ATO revises tax filing rules, deadlines, and deferral guidance
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) on 16 April updated Practice Statement PS LA 2011/15, which outlines tax filing obligations, due dates, and deferral provisions. The revision expands the list of exceptional or unforeseen circumstances under
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Taiwan announces income tax filing period for 2025 returns
Taiwan’s Ministry of Finance has released a notice, on 21 April 2026, setting out the income tax return filing period for the 2025 tax year. The Ministry of Finance states that the filing period will begin on 1 May 2026. As that day is a
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