Indonesia, EU conclude free trade agreement to counter US tariffs
Nearly ten years of negotiations between the EU and Indonesia were accelerated by the threat of former US President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff measures, resulting in a free trade deal that will eliminate most tariffs between the two
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Sri Lanka updates Colombo Port City investment incentives
Sri Lanka updated Colombo Port City SEZ incentives, which include reduced tax holidays and increased investment thresholds. Sri Lanka has issued new regulations for the Colombo Port City Special Economic Zone (SEZ), reducing tax holidays and
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Kazakhstan: MOF updates CFC preferential tax jurisdictions list
Kazakhstan approved a 56-country CFC preferential tax list, effective from 1 January 2026. Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Finance (MOF) approved Order No. 492 of 12 September 2025, updating the list of countries and territories with preferential
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India: CBDT further extends income tax returns (ITRs) deadline for AY 2025–26
The filing deadline has been further extended by one day. India’s Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has announced another extension for filing Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for the Assessment Year 2025-26. Initially, the deadline was set
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Sri Lanka becomes member of global forum on tax transparency, information exchange
As a new Global Forum member, Sri Lanka will benefit from the induction programme, a comprehensive multi-year capacity-building programme aimed at helping new members implement and benefit from the above-mentioned standards. The OECD announced
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Hong Kong: Chief Executive delivers 2025 policy address, includes tax incentives for strategic industries, and digital investments
The Hong Kong government plans to introduce legislative changes in early 2026 to enhance preferential tax regimes and attract more funds, family offices, and carried interest, reinforcing its role as a global financial hub. Hong Kong’s Chief
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Uzbekistan: Parliament considers proposal to implement Islamic banking
The draft law will provide a legal framework for Islamic banking in Uzbekistan, enabling the establishment of Islamic banks and windows, curbing the hidden economy, and attracting foreign investment in line with international Islamic finance
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Brazil: Senate approves tax treaty protocol with Singapore
Signed on 17 April 2023, this is the first update to the 2018 Brazil - Singapore income tax treaty. Brazil’s Senate has approved the amending protocol to the 2018 Brazil - Singapore income tax treaty through Draft Legislative Decree No.
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Australia: ATO releases official form to revoke thin capitalisation test elections
The form enables eligible entities to revoke a previously made thin capitalisation test choice, including the group ratio or third-party debt tests. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) released the official form for revoking thin capitalisation
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Indonesia: Central bank again cuts interest rate to 4.75%
Bank Indonesia (BI) previously cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 5.00% on 20 August 2025. Indonesia's central bank, Bank Indonesia (BI), has announced its sixth interest rate cut since starting its easing cycle in September
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Hong Kong: HKMA cuts interest rate to 4.50%
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) cut its base rate by 25 basis points to 4.50%, following the US Federal Reserve’s move. Hong Kong's central bank, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), has reduced its base interest rate by 25 basis
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Sri Lanka: IRD issued notice on ATPS tax credit verification
IRD urged taxpayers to check 2020–21 ATPS credits. The Sri Lankan Inland Revenue Department (IRD) issued a Notice No. PN/PYMT/2025-01 on 10 September 2025, called on taxpayers to verify tax credits linked to payments made under the
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Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan to hold next round of tax treaty talks
The proposed treaty, once finalised, signed, and ratified, will replace the existing tax agreement between Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan, which has been in effect since 1996. The Azerbaijan State Tax Service announced that officials from
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Hong Kong: Government introduces regulatory framework for basketball betting
The new basketball betting legislation is based on the existing system for football betting and takes effect upon publication in the official gazette. The Hong Kong SAR (HKSAR) government enacted the Betting Duty (Amendment) Bill 2025 on 11
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Korea (Rep.): National Assembly proposes longer carryforward period for unused tech investment credits
The National Assembly is reviewing a bill to extend investment tax credit carryforwards from 10 to 20 years, effective retroactively from 2026. The Korean National Assembly is considering Bill No. 2212902 which proposes extending the
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Australia: Treasury consults draft rules for critical minerals production tax incentive
The consultation ends on 10 October 2025. Australia’s Treasury has initiated a public consultation on draft regulations aimed at clarifying elements of the Critical Minerals Production Tax Incentive (CMPTI). The Income Tax Assessment (1997
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Armenia: Parliament approves new tax treaty with Japan
The new tax treaty will replace the existing 1986 tax treaty between Japan and the former Soviet Union. Armenia’s parliament approved the ratification of a new income tax treaty with Japan on 11 September 2025. The treaty can be ratified
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Brazil: National Congress ratifies tax treaty protocol with India
This protocol is the second modification to the 1988 Brazil-India tax treaty. Brazil’s National Congress has ratified the amending protocol to its 1988 tax treaty with India through Legislative Decree No. 200, which was issued on 11 September
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