Turkey introduces nuclear energy tax exemptions, establishes vehicle excise floors
Turkey has enacted Law No. 7590, introducing several tax measures, including reforms to the special consumption tax (SCT) on motor vehicles, new tax incentives for the nuclear energy sector, and an extension of employment support measures. The law
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EU unleashes broad trade defence campaign targeting China, Russia, and now US Biofuels
The European Union executed a significant protectionist shift this week, defined by a sustained and escalating campaign of trade defence actions. The week began with sweeping new controls on Russian industrial materials taking effect and was
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Croatia, Tajikistan to start tax treaty negotiations
The Croatian government, at a meeting on 30 July 2026, approved a proposal to negotiate an income tax treaty with Tajikistan. Based on the OECD Model Tax Convention, the proposed agreement would aim to promote bilateral trade and investment by
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Philippines launches EVIS programme with up to 40% investment support for EV manufacturers
The Philippines has introduced a new package of tax incentives for the electric vehicle sector under the Electric Vehicle Incentive Strategy (EVIS) Programme, approved through Executive Order No. 121. Executive Order No. 121 establishes the EVIS
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Malaysia issues transfer pricing guidelines for intra-group loans
Malaysia's Inland Revenue Board (IRBM) has published the Malaysia Transfer Pricing Guidelines for Intra-Group Loans (MFTIL), providing a comprehensive framework for determining whether financing transactions between associated persons comply with
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Taiwan reminds businesses of e-invoice allowance note reporting deadlines
Taiwan's National Taxation Bureau of the Northern Area (NTBNA) has reminded businesses that electronic invoice allowance notes must be transmitted to the Ministry of Finance (MOF) E-Invoice Platform within the statutory deadlines, following the end
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Australia consults Critical Minerals Production Tax Incentive application, reporting framework
Australia's Department of Industry, Science and Resources opened a public consultation on 14 July 2026 on the proposed application and reporting arrangements for the Critical Minerals Production Tax Incentive (CMPTI), inviting stakeholder feedback
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Australia updates GloBE minimum tax provisions on CFC interaction, deferred tax assets, flow-through entities
Australia has issued the Taxation (Multinational—Global and Domestic Minimum Tax) Amendment (2026 Measures No. 2) Rules 2026 (the Amending Rules), introducing minor amendments to the Taxation (Multinational—Global and Domestic Minimum Tax) Rules
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Azerbaijan clarifies tax treatment of employee meal expenses, AZN 5 daily threshold
Azerbaijan’s tax authority has published a new administrative guidance clarifying the tax treatment of employees' meal expenses, including their deductibility, income tax withholding obligations, and the calculation of social insurance
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Malaysia extends foreign-sourced income tax exemption for unit trusts to 2030
Malaysia has gazetted the Income Tax (Unit Trust in relation to Income Received in Malaysia from Outside Malaysia) (Exemption) 2024 (Amendment) Order 2026 on 27 July 2026. This legislation extends the tax exemption period for foreign-sourced
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Kazakhstan lowers base rate used to calculate late payment interest
The National Bank of Kazakhstan (NBK) has reduced its base rate to 16.75%, with a corridor of 15.75%–17.75%, following its monetary policy decision on 27 July 2026. The move marks the central bank's second interest rate cut this year after
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Taiwan's Ministry of Finance has issued a notice on 20 July 2026 reminding foreign taxpayers of their obligation to file a separate income tax return for qualifying house and land transactions, rather than including such income in gross
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Thailand extends 7% VAT rate through 2027
Thailand's Cabinet has approved extending the reduced value-added tax rate of 7% for another year from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2027 in a press release issued on 27 July 2026. The current reduced rate was set to expire on 30 September
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India issues revised FATCA, CRS guidance detailing crypto reporting obligations
India’s Ministry of Finance has updated its Guidance Note on FATCA and CRS, providing detailed guidance for crypto exchanges and other intermediaries on their reporting obligations as Reporting Financial Institutions (RFIs) under section 508 of
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China introduces targeted tax breaks for energy, mining firms through 2027
China's Ministry of Finance and the State Taxation Administration have jointly issued Announcement No. 22 of 2026 revising the urban land use tax policy on 27 July 2026, phasing out longstanding tax exemptions previously available to energy
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US: Senate approves sweeping tariffs on Russian energy buyers including India
The US Senate moved forward on a bipartisan Russia sanctions bill with an 86-12 procedural vote, handing President Donald Trump the authority to impose tariffs reaching up to 100% on the five largest buyers of Russian oil and gas. India ranks
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Singapore: IRAS updates Certificate of Residence guidance, clarifies eligibility conditions
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has revised its guidance on Applying for a Certificate of Residence/ Tax Reclaim Form. The update provides clearer guidance on the conditions that foreign-owned investment holding companies must
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Pakistan: SBP keeps policy rate unchanged
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced on Monday, 27 July 2026, that its policy rate will remain unchanged at 11.5%, with the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) concluding that the current monetary policy stance remains appropriate to guide
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