Kazakhstan: MoF approves new CFC reporting, taxation forms for 2026
Ministry of Finance introduced new forms for reporting and taxing Controlled Foreign Companies, effective 1 January 2026. Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Finance issued Order No. 536 on 25 September 2025, approving new forms for the reporting and
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Kazakhstan approves new rules for taxable income of second-tier banks
The new regulations are designed for calculating second-tier banks’ taxable income, effective 1 January 2026. Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Finance and National Bank have jointly approved new rules for determining taxable income from banking
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New Zealand: Central Bank lowers benchmark interest rate to 2.5%
The central bank lowered its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points to 2.5%. New Zealand's central bank, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ), announced on 8 October 2025 that it has lowered its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points
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Singapore: IRAS updates e-Tax guide on variable capital companies
The e-Tax Guide outlines the tax framework applicable to VCCs and is intended for individuals or entities involved in incorporating, registering, or managing a VCC. The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has published an updated e-Tax
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Australia: ATO issues final guidance on guarantees and Division 7A avoidance
The guidance finalises ATO’s guidance and clarifies its view on the application of section 109U to private company arrangements involving guarantees under Division 7A. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) announced it issued Taxation
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Hong Kong: IRD lowers interest on tax reserve certificates
The new rate will apply to all tax reserve certificates purchased on or after 6 October 2025. The Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department (IRD) announced on 3 October 2025 that starting from 6 October 2025, the new annual rate of interest payable
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Singapore: IRAS updates guidance on foreign tax credit claims
The updated guidance now features a revised eligibility flowchart and provides clearer time limits for claiming a Foreign Tax Credit (FTC). The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has released revised guidance on claiming a Foreign Tax
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Australia: Large companies continue to pay record levels of tax
Corporate tax remains high as nil-tax entities decline. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has published its annual Corporate tax transparency (CTT) report revealing large corporates paid a combined AUD 95.7 billion in income tax in 2023–24,
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Singapore: IRAS issues ruling on tax treatment of cash premium in REIT securities exchange
IRAS clarified tax treatment of REIT securities exchange. The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has released Advance Ruling Summary No. 20/2025 on 1 September 2025, outlining the tax implications of a cash premium paid in connection
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Taiwan reminds foreigner taxpayers to file property returns within 30 days
The Ministry of Finance reminded foreign nationals to file property tax returns within 30 days of transfer completion. The National Taxation Bureau of Taipei, Ministry of Finance states that any individual, whether a Taiwanese or foreign
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Hong Kong: IRD extends filing deadline for 2024-25 profits tax returns
IRD extended the 2024/25 Profits Tax return filing deadline for ‘M’ code cases. The Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has announced on 2 October 2025 an extension for the lodgement of 2024/25 Profits Tax returns under the Block
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Australia: ATO issues final ruling on thin capitalisation third-party debt rules
The TPDT, introduced by the 2024 Treasury Laws Amendment, replaces the arm's length debt test for general investors and financial entities with a simpler, more streamlined method. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has issued Taxation Ruling TR
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Malaysia: RMCD updates sales tax exemptions for motorcycles, soya beans, machinery
RMCD updates sales tax exemptions on motorcycles, soya beans, and machinery. The Royal Malaysian Customs Department (RMCD) has issued updated guidance on sales tax exemptions granted by the Minister of Finance. Under Sales Tax Policy 1/2025,
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OECD: Australia, Belgium, Netherlands, New Zealand revise arbitration rules under BEPS MLI
Part VI of the MLI enables jurisdictions that opt in to implement mandatory binding arbitration to resolve disputes arising under tax treaties. The OECD has released updated arbitration profiles for Australia, Belgium, Netherlands, and New
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Pakistan: FBR extends 2025 corporate income tax return deadline
The extension has been granted in response to requests made by various trade bodies, tax bar associations and the general public. Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) announced, on 30 September 2025, that the deadline for filing of
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Kazakhstan revises list of jurisdictions with preferential tax regimes
Kazakhstan updates list of 56 preferential tax jurisdictions, effective January 2026. Kazakhstan has issued Order No. 492 on 12 September 2025, updating the list of countries and territories with preferential tax regimes. The order, which
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China lowers consumption tax threshold on ultra-luxury vehicles
China will lower the consumption tax threshold for super luxury cars from CNY 1.3 million to CNY 900,000. China’s Ministry of Finance and State Taxation Administration will lower the consumption tax threshold for super luxury cars from CNY
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India, Uzbekistan IPA enters into force
The agreement encourages investment, ensures protection and transparency, provides mechanisms for resolving disputes, and supports a strong investment climate to strengthen economic ties between the two countries. The India–Uzbekistan
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