Sri Lanka continues Committee Stage Debate on 2026 Budget
Sri Lanka’s Parliament progressed through the Committee Stage Debate of the 2026 Budget this week, with the 10th and 11th days of the 17-day proceedings addressing several key ministry allocations under the Appropriation Bill. On 26 November
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Australia extends CbC reporting deadline
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has announced a lodgment deferral for country-by-country (CbC) reporting entities, extending the deadline for filing CbC statements to 30 January 2026. Under the deferral, in-scope entities must lodge all
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India considers extending steel import duty
India is considering extending an import tariff on certain steel products to address cheaper imports, mainly from China, Reuters reported. The move follows concerns that low-priced inflows are impacting domestic producers. In its final findings
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Australia, Canada sign customs mutual assistance agreement
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced on 19 November 2025 that officials from Australia and Canada signed a Customs Mutual Assistance Agreement. CBSA announces Customs Mutual Assistance Agreement with Australia Strong partnerships
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Australia: Government consults on 2018 GST reform operations
The Australian government’s Productivity Commission released an issues paper for consultation on how the federal government’s 2018 goods and services tax (GST) reforms are functioning. Australia’s system of federal financial relations
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Armenia, Japan tax treaty enters into force
Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on 21 November 2025 that the Armenia–Japan Income Tax Treaty (2024) will enter into force on 20 December 2025, with most of its provisions coming into effect on 1 January 2026. However, the
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Australia, Croatia sign income tax treaty
Australia and Croatia signed a new income tax treaty on 24 November 2025. This agreement aims to eliminate double taxation on income and prevent tax evasion and avoidance between the two countries. The treaty sets dividend withholding tax at
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UAE, China sign MoU on tax cooperation
The UAE’s Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the State Taxation Administration of China (STA) to strengthen bilateral cooperation in tax-related matters on 20 November 2025. The MoU was signed by HE
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Netherlands, Thailand sign new income tax treaty
The Netherlands and Thailand signed a new income tax treaty on 21 November 2025 during the 4th EU Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum (IPMF) in Brussels. The new agreement aims to align with the latest international standards and implement
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Hong Kong: IRD extends 2024/25 tax return filing deadline for year-ends January–March 2025
To assist businesses and practitioners with recent operational demands, through Circular Letter to Tax Representatives on the Block Extension Scheme for Lodgement of 2024/25 Tax Returns on 21 November 2025, the Inland Revenue Department (IRD)
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Australia: ATO mandates super funds, collective investment vehicles for RTP schedule filing from 2026
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) announced, on 18 November 2025, that large superannuation funds and collective investment vehicles (CIVs) will be required to file the reportable tax position (RTP) schedule, starting 1 January 2026. The ATO
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Bangladesh: NBR extends 2025-26 PIT income tax return deadline
Bangladesh’s National Board of Revenue (NBR) has announced a one-month extension for filing income tax returns for the 2025-26 tax year. Under a special order issued on 19 November 2025, individual taxpayers now have until 31 December 2025 to
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Australia: ATO cautions taxpayers on emerging barter credit tax risks
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) released a notice on 17 November 2025, cautioning taxpayers to avoid tax schemes that use barter credits. ATO warns about barter credit tax scheme The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is warning the
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Singapore: IRAS revises transfer pricing rules, launches pilot SSA for baseline routine marketing and distribution activities
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) updated its transfer pricing guidance on 19 November 2025, introducing a new section outlining the simplified and streamlined approach (SSA) for pricing qualifying baseline marketing and distribution
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Azerbaijan, Israel conclude fourth Joint Economic Commission
The fourth session of the Joint Economic Commission between Azerbaijan and Israel was held on 20 November 2025 in Jerusalem, co-chaired by Azerbaijani Economy Minister Mikayil Jabbarov and Israeli Minister Zeev Elkin. The meeting highlighted the
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Croatia, New Zealand sign income tax treaty
Croatia’s Ministry of Finance announced that Croatia and New Zealand have signed a new income tax treaty on 20 November 2025. The agreement aims to eliminate double taxation and prevent tax evasion between the two countries. The treaty is
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Malaysia: MoF presents 2025 Finance Bill, proposes new capital gains tax rules
Malaysia’s Ministry of Finance has presented the Finance Bill 2025 and Measures for the Collection, Administration and Enforcement of Tax Bill 2025 for the first reading in parliament on 18 November 2025. The Bill proposes amendments to
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Taiwan: National Taxation Bureau clarifies farmland gift tax exemption
Taiwan’s National Taxation Bureau of the Central Area has clarified that the total value of farmland and crops inherited under Section 1138 of the Civil Code is excluded from the total amount of gifts for gift tax purposes. The Shalu Tax Office
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