Slovak Republic to sign new income tax treaty with Sri Lanka
The government of the Slovak Republic has approved the signing of a new income tax treaty with Sri Lanka via Resolution 251/2026 on 17 June 2026. The agreement is intended to eliminate double taxation, strengthen economic cooperation, and curb
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Singapore updates GST InvoiceNow guidance ahead of nationwide rollout
Singapore's Inland Revenue Authority (IRAS) has updated its guidance on the GST InvoiceNow Requirement, providing clearer implementation details and expanded support measures as the country moves towards mandatory e-invoicing for all GST-registered
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Malaysia gazettes employer tax incentive for flexible work practices
Malaysia has gazetted the Income Tax (Deduction for the Costs of Implementation of Flexible Work Arrangements) Rules 2026 on 16 June 2026. The Income Tax (Deduction for the Costs of Implementation of Flexible Work Arrangements) Rules 2026
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India increases export excise duty on diesel, aviation turbine fuel
India has increased the special additional excise duty (SAED) on exports of diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) through two notifications issued by the Ministry of Finance on 15 June 2026, with the revised rates taking effect from 16 June
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Sri Lanka unveils major tax law changes covering income, WHT, registration
Sri Lanka has enacted a wide-ranging set of tax reforms under the Inland Revenue (Amendment) Act, No. 11 of 2026, introducing changes to income tax, withholding tax (WHT), capital gains tax, taxpayer registration and compliance requirements. The
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Australia: ATO issues guidance on GIR XML file requirements for globe information return
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has recently issued guidance on the XML file requirements for the GloBE Information Return (GIR), offering clarification to assist filers in completing specific GIR data elements. When preparing the GloBE
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Taiwan highlights key changes under renewed Singapore tax agreement
Taiwan’s National Taxation Bureau of the Central Area, Ministry of Finance ( NTBCA) stated, on 5 June 2026, that the renewed “Agreement between the Taipei Representative Office in Singapore and the Singapore Trade Office in Taipei for the
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Hong Kong: Government welcomes passage of Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Automatic Exchange of Information) Bill 2026
Hong Kong’s government welcomed the passage of the Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Automatic Exchange of Information) Bill 2026 by the Legislative Council on 17 June 2026, to enhance the administrative framework for the automatic exchange of
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Vietnam clarifies reporting obligations under CbC MCAA
Vietnam's Department of Taxation has released Official Letter No. 3870/CT-CS on 10 June 2026, providing guidance on the implementation of obligations relating to Country-by-Country (CbC) Reports . The guidance follows Vietnam’s accession to the
See MoreSri Lanka: IRD notifies taxpayers of May 26 VAT, VAT on FS filing deadlines
The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) of Sri Lanka has issued reminders to taxpayers regarding Value Added Tax (VAT) and VAT on Financial Services (VAT on FS) for the month of May 2026. Both payments and returns must be completed within the
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Thailand: Cabinet approves GloBE information exchange agreement under Pillar Two
Thailand’s Cabinet has approved the signing of the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on the Exchange of GloBE Information (GIR MCAA), marking a further step in the country’s implementation of the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework’s Pillar
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Hong Kong: IRD reminds property owners of 2025/26 tax filing obligations
The Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department has issued a notice outlining the property tax obligations of property owners for the year of assessment 2025/26. Property tax is charged on owners of land and/ or buildings ("Landed Property") by reference
See MoreHong Kong: Legislative Council to consider Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Automatic Exchange of Information) Bill 2026
Hong Kong’s Legislative Council (LegCo) announced on 15 June 2026 that it will hold a meeting on 17 June 2026 in the Chamber of the LegCo Complex. During the meeting, the Second Reading debate on the Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Automatic Exchange
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Singapore clarifies whether a company qualifies as excluded incentive entity or excluded entity under Income Tax Act
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore has published Advance Ruling Summary No. 8/2026 on 2 Jun 2026, clarifying the application of Section 10L of the Income Tax Act 1947 in determining whether a company qualifies as an excluded incentive entity
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Taiwan: MOF clarifies reasonable interest on inter-company lending arrangements
Taiwan's Ministry of Finance (MoF) has released a notice on 1 June 2026, reminding taxpayers of the requirements governing reasonable interest on inter-company lending arrangements. To protect the rights and interests of company shareholders and
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Kazakhstan exempts VAT for imported IT goods
Kazakhstan has adopted a list of goods that qualify for exemption from import Value Added Tax (VAT) under Subparagraph 11) of Paragraph 1 of Article 479 of the Tax Code, according to Order No. 281/НҚ issued on 2 June 2026 by the Deputy Prime
See MoreMalaysia exempts returning women workers from income tax for up to 12 months
Malaysia has gazetted the Income Tax (Income of Approved Individual) (Women Returning to Work After Ceasing Employment Temporarily) (Exemption) Order 2026 on 9 June 2026. The Order grants eligible women an income tax exemption on gross employment
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Australia: ATO issues guidance on how to evidence DTA residency in arrangements involving FTEs
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has released updated guidance on 11 June 2026 clarifying how residency under double tax agreements can be demonstrated in structures involving fiscally transparent entities. Fiscally transparent entities and
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