Kenya, Singapore income tax treaty takes effect
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore confirmed that a new income tax agreement with Kenya became operational on 20 April 2026. This treaty, originally signed on 23 September 2024, supersedes a previous 2018 agreement that was never
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Turkey enacts tax law banning deductions on gambling advertisements, promotions
Turkey's Revenue Administration has gazetted Law No. 7577 on 17 April 2026. Law No. 7577, which introduces widespread amendments to various tax, finance, and administrative statutes scheduled for 2026. The legislation implements strict
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Croatia: Government approves income tax treaty with New Zealand
The Croatian government approved a draft bill on 16 April 2026 to ratify its first income tax treaty with New Zealand. The agreement, which was signed on 20 November 2025, establishes comprehensive tax rules between the two nations. The agreement
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Sri Lanka removes VAT zero-rating on fabric imports, scraps CESS levy
Sri Lanka's Inland Revenue Department has announced on 8 April 2026 major changes to the tax treatment of fabric imports, effective 1 April 2026, which will impact both importers and local suppliers in the textile sector. VAT rate increases to
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Taiwan: Tax bureau clarifies income recognition for completed construction works
Taiwan’s Southern Area National Taxation Bureau of the Ministry of Finance has stated that income from completed contracted construction works must be reported as operating revenue in full upon completion, regardless of whether payment has been
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Singapore: IRAS classifies REIT perpetual securities as debt for tax purposes
Singapore’s Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has published Advance Ruling Summary No. 6/2026 on 1 April 2026 clarifying the tax treatment of subordinated perpetual securities issued by a Singapore-listed real estate investment trust
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Taiwan: Ministry of Finance extends individual income tax filing deadline
The Ministry of Finance has announced yesterday, 19 April 2026, that the individual tax return filing period for Fiscal Year 114 (2025) will run from 1 May to 1 June of Fiscal Year 115 (2026), with a revised deadline reflecting the impact of
See MoreCroatia, Australia sign income tax treaty
Croatia's Ministry of Finance has submitted a draft law to ratify a new tax treaty with Australia during a meeting on 16 April 2026. The agreement between Croatia and Australia on the elimination of double taxation with respect to taxes on income
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Malaysia introduces income tax exemption for tour operators
The Malaysian government has issued the Income Tax (Tour Operator Company) (Exemption) Order 2026 on 7 April 2026. The order applies for the year of assessment (YA) 2026 to YA 2027, setting out a targeted tax incentive for qualifying tourism
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Sri Lanka: IRD revises VAT treatment on fabric imports, supplies
Sri Lankan Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has issued Notice PN/VAT/2026-04/1 on 08 April 2026 to all Value Added Tax (VAT) registered persons, providing clarification on the VAT treatment of fabric imports and supplies following recent Gazette
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Sri Lanka: IRD sets VAT deadlines, reinforces strict penalty regime
Sri Lankan Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has issued a formal reminder to taxpayers regarding Value Added Tax (VAT) obligations for the period ending 31 March 2026, reaffirming strict compliance requirements for payments, return submissions, and
See MoreSri Lanka: IRD issues final VAT reminder on financial services payments for March 2026
Sri Lankan Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has issued a final reminder to all relevant taxpayers regarding the payment of VAT on Financial Services (VAT on FS) for March 2026, with the due date set as 20 April 2026. Taxpayers are required to settle
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Taiwan: Tax bureau clarifies invoicing rules on rental deposits, interest calculation
Taiwan’s Taipei National Taxation Bureau of the Ministry of Finance stated that when businesses rent out property and collect deposits, they must calculate interest on the deposits and issue uniform invoices to report and pay business tax. The
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Taiwan reminds suspended enterprises to file income tax returns
Taiwan’s Profit-seeking enterprises that have been approved to suspend operations in the 2025 tax year (Year 114 of the Republic of China calendar) are still required to file their income tax returns within the statutory deadline this May,
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Taiwan’s Taipei National Taxation Bureau, Ministry of Finance has announced that the online filing software for the 114th (2025) fiscal year corporate income tax has been available on the Ministry of Finance’s Electronic Filing and Payment
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China, Vietnam sign customs cooperation agreement
China and Vietnam signed an Agreement on Cooperation and Mutual Administrative Assistance in Customs Matters on 15 April 2026, alongside several other bilateral cooperation agreements. According to Xinhua News Agency, the agreements were
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Denmark launches Indian Danish Chamber of Commerce in New Delhi
Denmark expanded its economic engagement with India on 8 April 2026 with the launch of the Indian Danish Chamber of Commerce (IDCC) in New Delhi, aiming to strengthen trade, investment and business linkages ahead of the anticipated ratification of
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Singapore expands direct tax bill scheme, exempting most individuals from filing returns
Singapore’s Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has announced that around SGD 1 million taxpayers will receive their tax bills directly from mid-March 2026 under the Direct Notice of Assessment (D-NOA) initiative for the Individual Income
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