J5 warns OTC crypto desks and processors enable tax evasion, money laundering
The Joint Chiefs of Global Tax Enforcement (J5) published two law enforcement advisories on 11 February 2026 that detail how over-the-counter (OTC) cryptocurrency trading desks and cryptocurrency payment processors may be used to obfuscate and move
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Taiwan: Tax bureau clarifies input tax credit rules for mixed business operations
Taiwan’s Northern Region National Taxation Bureau announced on 13 February 2025 that businesses selling both taxable and tax-exempt goods must follow specific regulations when claiming input tax credits on fixed assets like factory buildings and
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Taiwan: Tax bureau clarifies contract penalties taxation, late interest exemption
The Central Taiwan National Taxation Bureau has clarified, on 13 February 2026, that breach of contract penalties and late payment interest receive different tax treatments. Penalties collected for contract breaches are subject to business tax
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EU imposes tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles
The European Commission has implemented additional import duties on electric vehicles manufactured in China, with rates varying significantly by manufacturer. These charges come on top of the EU's standard 10% import duty on cars. Chinese EV
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US issues new tax rules to limit Chinese clean energy components
The US Treasury Department released interim guidelines on 12 February 2026 addressing how companies can qualify for clean energy tax credits while restricting reliance on Chinese-made equipment under President Donald Trump's tax legislation. The
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Taiwan: Tax bureau clarifies sole proprietors on invoice rules during change of responsible personÂ
The Northern Taiwan National Taxation Bureau of the Ministry of Finance has clarified on 13 February 2026 that sole proprietorships that change in the responsible person may trigger business tax obligations if inventory and fixed assets are
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Bangladesh: NBR extends January VAT return deadline
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has extended the deadline for submitting online VAT returns for the January 2026 tax period through its e-VAT system until 22 February, citing public interest. An official order said the move followed a
See MoreBangladesh: NBR clarifies VAT included in superstore retail prices, bans additional charges
Bangladesh’s National Board of Revenue (NBR) has clarified that superstores cannot charge consumers any additional Value Added Tax (VAT), as the tax is already included in the maximum retail price (MRP) printed on goods. The clarification was
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Kazakhstan opens consultation on tax protocol with Norway
The government of Kazakhstan published a draft resolution on 10 February 2026 for consultation on a protocol to amend its 2001 income and capital tax treaty with Norway. The draft was released through the Republic of Kazakhstan’s official Open
See MoreTaiwan: Taipei Tax Bureau urges compliance with branch reporting rules
Taiwan’s National Taxation Bureau of the Ministry of Finance has reiterated that business entities approved to pay business tax on a consolidated basis through their head office must ensure that their branch offices continue to fulfill reporting
See MoreTaiwan: Tax Authority warns against misreporting foreign dividends
Taiwan’s Taipei National Taxation Bureau of the Ministry of Finance stated that profit‑seeking enterprises headquartered domestically which invest in shares of foreign companies, issued under foreign law and approved by the securities authority
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Thailand: Revenue Department raises SME tax deduction for digital investments
The Thai Revenue Department issued Royal Decree No. 802 on 10 February 2026, granting higher tax deductions for SMEs investing in digital tools and services. Under the decree, SMEs can claim an additional 100% deduction, bringing the total
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Vietnam: MoF proposes interim tax rules for crypto assets
Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance (MoF) has released a draft circular outlining a tax framework for crypto and tokenised asset transactions, following Government Resolution No. 05/2025/NQ-CP issued on 9 September 2025. The initiative, set for early
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Singapore updates CbC exchange agreement schedule
The Singapore Official Gazette issued Order No. S 64 on 6 February 2026, amending the Income Tax (International Tax Compliance Agreements) (Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on the Exchange of Country-By-Country Reports) Order 2018 (G.N.
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Australia: ATO confirms formalisation of GIR MCAA agreement
The Australian Taxation Office has updated its global and domestic minimum tax guidance on 9 February 2026 to reflect Australia's signing of the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on the Exchange of GloBE Information Return (GIR MCAA), which
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Malaysia publishes domestic top-up tax guidelines, updates global minimum tax FAQs
Malaysia's Inland Revenue Board has updated its Pillar 2 Global Minimum Tax guidance with new Guidelines on Domestic Top-up Tax implementation in Malaysia and an updated FAQ, both on 3 February 2026. The GMT requirements apply for fiscal years
See MoreSingapore: 2026 budget proposes short-term corporate tax relief, longer-term structural reforms
Singapore's Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Lawrence Wong, has delivered the FY2026 Budget Statement in Parliament on 12 February 2026, setting out a package of measures aimed at supporting businesses amid cost pressures while advancing
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Uzbekistan, Vietnam to sign amending protocol to tax treaty
Vietnam’s government issued a statement mentioning that representatives of Uzbekistan and Vietnam convened an online meeting on 9 February 2026 to assess progress in bilateral cooperation, including discussions on finalising and signing an
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