Taiwan urges taxpayers to observe statutory deadlines for administrative appeals
The finance ministry reminded taxpayers to strictly observe statutory deadlines when filing administrative appeals to avoid rejection due to late submission. Taiwan’s Ministry of Finance has issued a notice highlighting the need for taxpayers
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Kazakhstan consults on liquidity criteria for tax exempt securities
The consultation ends on 14 August 2025. Kazakhstan launched a public consultation on liquidity criteria for securities traded on its stock exchanges on 30 July 2025. These criteria will determine eligibility for a tax exemption on dividends
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Singapore clarifies tax treatment of intercompany loan settlements using promissory notes
IRAS confirms that settling intercompany loans via offshore promissory notes does not amount to deemed remittance into Singapore. Singapore's Inland Revenue Authority (IRAS) has released an Advance Ruling Summary No. 15/2025 on 1 August 2025,
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New Zealand proposes special economic zones to boost regional growth
The special economic zones (SEZs) are aimed at driving regional investment and growth through targeted tax and regulatory incentives. New Zealand’s Regional Development Minister Shane Jones has announced plans to submit a proposal to the
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China expands VAT scope to include bond interest
Starting 8 August 2025, a 6% VAT will apply to interest income from newly issued treasury, local government, and financial bonds. China’s Ministry of Finance and State Taxation Administration issued Announcement No. 4 of 2025 on 31 July 2025,
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Australia: ATO consults on guidance for auditing low-risk software payments
The deadline to submit comments is 17 September 2025. The Australian Tax Office (ATO) has initiated a public consultation on draft guidance, Practical Compliance Guideline (PCG) 2025/D4, on 6 August 2025, about cross-border software
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US: Trump considers more China tariffs over Russian oil trade, cites India’s example
Trump has doubled tariffs on Indian imports to 50% over its continued Russian oil purchases and warned of further secondary sanctions, while giving China until 12 August to finalise a tariff deal. US President Donald Trump hinted on 6 August 2025
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Korea (Rep.) unveils 2025 tax revision bill, enhances R&D credits
The 2025 tax reform bill aims to bolster strategic industries and welfare by introducing targeted tax credits for R&D, AI, and K-content, while streamlining corporate and capital gains taxes. South Korea’s Ministry of Economy and Finance
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Singapore: IRAS confirms economic substance exemptions for foreign gains
The two advance rulings confirms that gains from foreign asset disposals are not taxable where economic substance requirements are met. The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has published two advance ruling summaries (Nos. 13/2025
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Kazakhstan consults on VAT rules for foreign entities
The deadline for submitting comments is 18 August 2025. Kazakhstan launched a public consultation on 1 August 2025 regarding draft rules for conditional VAT registration for foreign companies. The proposed rules are set to take effect from 1
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Australia: ATO announces foreign exchange rates for 2025–26 income year
The ATO has updated its foreign exchange rate guidance, including monthly exchange rates for 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has released guidance on monthly exchange rates for the period from 1 July 2025 to 30
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US imposes 50% tariffs on India for Russian oil trade
President Trump imposed an additional 25% tariff on top of the existing 25% tariff on Indian goods, citing India’s high tariffs, trade barriers, ties with Russia, and imports of Russian oil. US President Donald Trump issued an executive order
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Japan, Ukraine hold first round of investment pact revision negotiations
Japan and Ukraine held their first round of negotiations to revise the 2015 Investment Protection Agreement from 29 to 31 July 2025. Japan and Ukraine held the first round of negotiations to revise their 2015 Investment Protection Agreement
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Vietnam considers revising tax treaty and IPA with Switzerland
Vietnam seeks to revise its 1996 tax treaty and investment pact with Switzerland to reflect recent changes and boost bilateral economic ties. Vietnam expressed interest in revising the Switzerland–Vietnam Income and Capital Tax Treaty (1996)
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Hong Kong, Cameroon to start first round of tax treaty negotiations
Hong Kong and Cameroon will hold their first tax agreement negotiations from 11 to 15 August 2025. As per the Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department’s update on 4 August 2025, the initial negotiations for a tax agreement between Hong Kong and
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Cambodia to implement new capital gains tax from September 2025
The new 20% capital gain tax on capital asset sales takes effect September 2025, with specific rules and exemptions for residents and non-residents. The Ministry of Economy and Finance of Cambodia issued Prakas No. 496 on 18 July 2025,
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Cambodia expands mandatory e-invoicing to six more ministries
The Ministry of Economy and Finance has extended mandatory e-invoicing to six additional ministries as part of Phase 2 in the national rollout. The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) of Cambodia has issued Circular No. 012, extending the
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Senegal, Vietnam sign trade deals
Senegal and Vietnam have signed memorandums of understanding to boost cooperation in trade and agriculture. Vietnam and Senegal signed multiple cooperation agreements on 23 July 2025 to strengthen ties in trade, agriculture, diplomacy, and
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