Singapore introduces form for waiver of shareholding test on unutilised items
Singapore’s Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has introduced FormSG for Waiver of Shareholding Test Applications, alongside updated guidance on the treatment of Unutilised Items, including capital allowances, trade losses, and
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Sri Lanka: IRD postpones implementation of VAT on non-resident e-services
Sri Lankan Inland Revenue Department has issued SEC/PN/VAT/2026-02 on 31 March 2026, notifying taxpayers of a further delay in the implementation of Value Added Tax (VAT) on services supplied through electronic platforms by non-resident service
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Pakistan: FBR publishes draft guidelines for e-invoicing integration for businesses
Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued the draft notification S.R.O. 288(I)/2026 on 18 February 2026, which proposes a comprehensive framework for the online integration of businesses. This framework requires "integrated
See MoreSri Lanka introduces new tax invoice format under VAT reform
Sri Lanka has rolled out a new standardised format for tax invoices as part of its ongoing Value Added Tax (VAT) modernisation efforts, with the changes now set to take effect from 1 April 2026. The new invoice requirements were officially
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India: CBDT grants GAAR (general anti-avoidance rule) relief for pre-April 2017 investments
India’s Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has released Notification 54/2026 and Notification 55/2026, introducing amendments to the Income Tax Rules, 1962 and 2026, concerning the application of the general anti-avoidance rule (GAAR) on income
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Belarus: Council of Republic approves tax treaty with Myanmar
The Belarusian Council of the Republic (the upper house of parliament) has approved the income tax treaty between Belarus and Myanmar on 2 April 2026. The agreement was signed on 28 November 2025 during the official visit of Belarusian President
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Hong Kong introduces e-filing of hotel accommodation tax returns
The Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has introduced electronic completion and filing of Hotel Accommodation Tax returns, effective 1 April 2026. In addition to the existing paper returns, starting from 1 April 2026, hotels may choose to
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Korea (Rep.) expands temporary fuel tax cuts amid Middle East conflict
Korea (Rep.) will increase its temporary fuel tax reductions to ease costs amid the Middle East conflict, the finance ministry said Thursday 2 March 2026. Gasoline taxes will rise from a 7% cut to 15%, and diesel from 10% to 25%. The measure,
See MoreIndia: CBDT signs record 219 APAs in FY 2025-26
India’s Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), under the Ministry of Finance’s Department of Revenue has announced the signing of a record 219 Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs) with Indian taxpayers in FY 2025-26. This total includes both
See MoreIndia: Income-tax Act 2025 enters into force
India has formally implemented the Income-tax Act, 2025, from 1 April 2026, replacing the six-decade-old Income-tax Act, 1961, with the intention to simplify and modernise India’s income tax law. The legislation introduces clearer language, a
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Japan enacts 2026 tax reform, implements side-by-side safe harbour
Japan’s National Diet approved the 2026 tax reform legislation on 31 March 2026, which has been published in the Official Gazette. The measures reflect proposals released in December 2025 and January 2026, covering income, corporate,
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New Zealand consults on draft tax debt relief guidance
New Zealand Inland Revenue has released a draft Standard Practice Statement (SPS) on 27 March 2026, updating and replacing SPS 18/04. The draft sets out the Commissioner’s approach to relief from tax debt under the TAA 1994 for individuals,
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Hong Kong adjusts tax reserve certificate interest rates
Hong Kong’s Inland Revenue Department announced on 2 April 2026 that starting from 8 April 2026, the new annual rate of interest payable on Tax Reserve Certificates will be 0.1500% against the current rate of 0.2417%, i.e. the new rate will be HKD
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Malaysia, Maldives income tax treaty enters into force
The Maldives Inland Revenue Authority announced that the income tax treaty between Malaysia and the Maldives has entered into force on 22 January 2026. Signed on 24 May 2023, it is the first of its kind between the two countries and is aimed at
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Hong Kong introduces upgraded e-filing for profits tax, implements electronic block extension scheme
The Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department announced the new versions and enhanced features of the electronic filing (e-filing) of profits tax return services and the full adoption of the Electronic Block Extension Scheme on 1 April 2026. In
See MoreHong Kong: IRD releases 2025–26 tax returns for profits, property
The Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has announced the issuance of profits tax, property tax, and employers’ returns for the 2025–26 tax year on 1 April 2026. IRD has issued about 270, 000 profits tax returns, 120, 000 property tax
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Australia: ATO issues guidance on revising global, domestic minimum tax assessments, GIR
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) issued new guidance on Amending a global and domestic minimum tax assessment and Globe Information Return (GIR) on 31 March 2026. Check if an amendment is needed To correct mistakes in relation to the
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Turkey raises withholding tax on non-TEFAS equity fund gains
Turkey’s Revenue Administration has published Presidential Decree No. 11107 in the Official Gazette (No. 33206) on 27 March 2026, increasing the withholding tax rate on gains from participation shares in equity-intensive funds that are not traded
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