Czech Republic confirms defence tax covered by double taxation treaty with Japan
The Czech Republic’s Ministry of Finance has announced, on 5 November 2025, that Japan’s recently introduced Special Corporation Tax for Defence will be recognised under the existing double taxation treaty between the two countries. According
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Sri Lanka: MoF unveils 2026 budget, proposes lower VAT and capital allowance thresholds
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development presented the Budget Speech for 2026 on 7 November 2025, outlining significant tax policy changes—including the alignment of VAT and social security contribution levies across
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Sri Lanka: IRD announces upcoming tax CIT, PIT, IIT deadlines
The Sri Lankan Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has released a "NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS", issuing a gentle reminder to all taxpayers that crucial deadlines for submitting the income tax return and remitting income tax payment and withholding tax payments
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Taiwan: MoF clarifies inheritance tax rules for farmland in self-benefit trusts
Taiwan’s Southern District National Taxation Bureau of the Ministry of Finance stated that if the settlor of a self-benefit trust transfers agricultural land into a trust during their lifetime, the property left upon their death is the right to
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Cambodia: Council of Ministers approves income tax treaty with Philippines
Cambodia's Council of Ministers approved the income tax treaties with the Philippines on 24 October 2025. The Philippines and Cambodia signed their income tax treaty on 11 February 2025. The income tax treaty aims to alleviate the burden of
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New Zealand: Government updates film rebate to attract global productions
The New Zealand Government has announced on 7 November 2025 targeted updates to the International Screen Production Rebate to strengthen the country’s appeal for international film, television, and streaming productions, Economic Growth Minister
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Australia: ATO clarifies hybrid mismatch rules, updates guidance reflecting adoption of Pillar 2 framework
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has revised its guidance on the Hybrid Mismatch rules, clarifying how the provisions operate and when they are triggered on 4 November 2025. The key updates relate to Australia’s adoption of the Pillar Two
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Malaysia: IRB issues guidance on taxation of asset-backed securitisations
The Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia has issued Public Ruling No. 3/2025 on 4 November 2025, clarifying the tax treatment of Asset-Backed Securitisation (ABS) transactions, including those related to sukuk structures. The ruling offers
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China eases export controls on select materials to US
China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) announced on Sunday, 9 November 2025, that it will temporarily suspend part of its 2024 export-control rules on certain dual-use materials shipped to the US. The change, effective from 9 November 2025 to 27
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China allows civilian use of Nexperia chips despite export restrictions
China announced exemptions to its export controls on Nexperia chips for civilian applications on 9 November 2025, aiming to ease the global auto industry's supply chain issues. Nexperia, a Netherlands-based chipmaker owned by China's Wingtech,
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Azerbaijan prepares major tax code reform: Shifts towards transparent, investment-friendly model
Azerbaijan’s State Tax Service (STS) under the Ministry of Economy has unveiled a comprehensive package of amendments to the Tax Code, marking the next stage of the country’s fiscal reform agenda. Speaking at the Milli Majlis Committee on
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Taiwan: National Taxation Bureau explains estate tax rules for untransferred property sales
The Taipei National Taxation Bureau of Taiwan’s Ministry of Finance stated that it often receives inquiries regarding situations where a deceased person (the decedent) had sold real property before death, but the ownership transfer registration
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Taiwan: NTB urges separate invoices for gold jewellery, processing fees
Taiwan’s Northern Region National Taxation Bureau (NTB) has reminded businesses selling pure gold jewellery to issue separate invoices for gold and processing fees, in line with tax regulations. As international gold prices continue to hit
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Kazakhstan: MoF introduces conditional VAT registration for foreign firms
Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Finance has introduced new rules for foreign companies to register for VAT when selling goods or providing services through online platforms. These rules were issued via Ministry of Finance Order No. 636 of 28 October 2025
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Hong Kong: IRD mandates digital residency certificate for tax benefits under mainland China agreement
The Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has announced that, effective 10 November 2025, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region will issue digital Certificates of Resident Status in place of paper certificates for tax benefits under the
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Uzbekistan agree on trade deal with the US
The US and Uzbekistan agreed on a trade and economic deal on 7 November 2025. President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that Uzbekistan intends to invest and purchase approximately USD 35 billion from U.S. sectors over the next three
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Singapore: Government presents second reading opening remarks on the Finance (Income Taxes) Bill
Singapore’s Senior Minister of State for Finance Jeffrey Siow has presented second reading opening remarks on the Finance (Income Taxes) Bill at the parliament on 6 November 2025. The Bill serves two main purposes: First, it updates the
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India, Bahrain to negotiate for tax treaty
India and Bahrain have agreed to initiate negotiations on an income tax treaty, the two countries announced during their fifth High Joint Commission (HJC) meeting in New Delhi on 3 November 2025. The proposed treaty would mark the first tax
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