Turkey raises withholding tax refund limits for 2026
Turkey’s Ministry of Treasury and Finance has increased the limits for cash refund claims related to withholding tax (WHT). For 2026, the maximum amount eligible for a cash refund without requiring inspection reports rises from TRY 340,000 to
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Argentina, Vietnam conclude initial round of tax treaty talks
Officials from Argentina and Vietnam held the first round of negotiations for an income tax treaty from 12 to 16 January 2026. The aim is to prevent double taxation and tax evasion between the two jurisdictions, as well as encourage greater
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Taiwan clarifies CFC rules on low-tax jurisdiction gains, losses
Taiwan’s Northern National Taxation Bureau of the Ministry of Finance has reminded profit-seeking enterprises that when calculating Controlled Foreign Corporation (CFC) annual earnings, investment gains or losses originating from “low-tax
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China extends community service tax relief through 2027
China’s Ministry of Finance, State Taxation Administration, National Development and Reform Commission, Ministry of Civil Affairs, Ministry of Commerce, and National Health Commission issued Announcement No. 7 of 2026 on 15 January 2025, which
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Taiwan: Northern Region National Taxation Bureau extends 2024 individual income tax deadline
Taiwan’s Northern Region National Taxation Bureau of the Ministry of Finance announced, on 21 January 2026, that the tax payment and assessment notices for the 2024 individual income tax assessment have been sent out. The payment period runs
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China extends tax incentives to support public rental housing development until 2027
China’s State Tax Administration issued Announcement No. 4 of 2026 on 12 January 2026, which revised tax incentives for public rental housing to strengthen the rental market. The measures provide exemptions from various taxes, including urban
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Hong Kong, Slovenia to negotiate for tax treaty
Hong Kong’s Inland Revenue Department announced that officials from Hong Kong and Slovenia will meet for the first round of negotiations on an income tax treaty from 26 to 30 January 2026. If an agreement is reached, it will prevent double
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Korea (Rep.) pushes for favourable US memory chip tariff deal
Korea (Rep.) will seek favourable terms for US tariffs on memory chip imports, a presidential office spokesperson said on Sunday 18 January 2026. The country’s trade deal with the US, outlined in a joint fact sheet released last year,
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China extends tax exemptions for foreign bond investors through 2027
China’s Ministry of Finance and the State Administration of Taxation made two announcements on 15 January 2026 that extend tax exemptions for foreign institutional investors in its bond market. Under Announcement No. 5 of 2026, the corporate
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Czech Republic, Mauritius conclude tax treaty talks
Officials from the Czech Republic and Mauritius finalised negotiations by initialling an income tax treaty on 16 January 2026, This agreement aims to prevent double taxation and reduce the risk of tax evasion. It will take effect only after it
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Australia: ATO warns unclaimed GST, fuel tax credits will expire after four years
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) announced on 14 January 2026 that GST credits and fuel tax credits will expire if not claimed within the four-year time limit. In 2024, the ATO published Miscellaneous Taxation Ruling MT 2024/1 Miscellaneous
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Hong Kong: IRD releases Pillar 2 portal for filing top-up tax notification
The Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department (HKIRD) launched the first phase of its Pillar 2 Portal on 19 January 2026, enabling taxpayers to electronically file top-up tax notifications through the new system. The Pillar 2 Portal includes user
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Vietnam updates corporate income tax framework, updates capital transfer rules
The Vietnamese Government issued Decree No. 320/2025/ND-CP on 15 December 2025, setting out detailed rules for the implementation of the Law on Corporate Income Tax (CIT). The decree provides a comprehensive framework for determining taxpayers,
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Canada, China cut electric vehicle, canola tariffs in diplomatic reset
Canada and China have reached a preliminary trade agreement aimed at resetting their relationship and removing key barriers. During Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to Beijing, the first Canadian prime minister to go there since 2017, both
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Australia: ATO issues warning on contrived related party deals in property sector
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) issued a taxpayer alert on 14 January 2026 cautioning property developers against contrived arrangements involving related parties that may raise compliance concerns. The alert, TA 2026/1, addresses contrived
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US, Taiwan reach major trade deal on semiconductors and key Taiwanese exports
The US and Taiwan have finalised a significant trade agreement that will reduce tariffs on many Taiwanese exports, boost US technology investment, and strengthen ties between Washington and Taipei amid rising tensions with China. Under the deal,
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Singapore gazettes Finance (Income Taxes) Act 2025, enacts global minimum tax standards
Singapore gazetted the Finance (Income Taxes) Act 2025 on 12 December 2025, enacting the Budget 2025 measures announced in February 2025. The Finance (Income Taxes) Act 2025, passed by the Parliament of Singapore in late 2025, introduces a range
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Bangladesh: NBR introduces digital corporate tax, VAT payments
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has introduced a facility for large-value corporate tax and VAT payments through mobile financial service bKash on 11 January 2026, advancing the country’s push toward full digitalisation of revenue
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