Sri Lanka: IRD enacts broad tax reform measures, relief provisions
The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) of Sri Lanka has published a notice to taxpayers outlining modifications introduced to the Inland Revenue Act No. 24 of 2017 through the Inland Revenue (Amendment) Act No. 11 of 2026, which received
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Singapore: IRAS issues new guidance on tax treatment of related party payments
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has updated its guidance on Business Expenses, introducing new clarification on the tax treatment of payments for related party services. The update confirms that such payments may be deducted for tax
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Australia: ATO reminds MNEs of Pillar Two lodgment deadline
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) in a reminder on 11 June 2026 announced that the first Pillar Two lodgments for Australian in-scope multinational enterprise groups (MNE groups) and their advisers are due on 30 June 2026. This includes the GloBE
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Azerbaijan, UK conclude first round of new tax treaty negotiations
Azerbaijan and the UK held the first round of negotiations in London on a new convention for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income and capital gains, according to a 10 June 2026
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Philippines: BIR issues further VAT clarifications on digital services
The Philippines Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) issued Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) No. 059-2026 on 2 June 2026, which provides supplementary guidance to clarify issues arising from the implementation of Revenue Regulations (RR) No. 003-2025
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Bangladesh announces Budget 2026-27, proposes sweeping incentives for foreign investment
Bangladesh’s Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury presented the National Budget 2026-27 today, 11 June 2026, after his cabinet endorsed the proposed budget on the same day. The total outlay of the FY 2026-27 budget is set at BDT 9.38
See MoreSingapore signs income tax treaty with Tanzania
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore has announced that an income tax treaty with Tanzania was signed on 9 June 2026. The income tax treaty clarifies the taxing rights of both countries on income arising from cross-border business
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Hong Kong: IRD to gazette Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Tax Concessions for Shipping-related Activities and Physical Commodity Trading) Bill 2026
The Hong Kong Internal Revenue Department (IRD) has announced on 10 June 2026 that the Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Tax Concessions for Shipping-related Activities and Physical Commodity Trading) Bill 2026 will be published in the Gazette this Friday
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Kazakhstan eases monetary policy benchmark to 17.0%
The National Bank of Kazakhstan has lowered the base rate from 18.0% to 17.0%, effective 8 June 2026, according to an official update. The move follows a period of rate stability throughout the first part of 2026 and reverses part of the increase
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India: Supreme Court rules GST applies to full value of stakes in online gaming, casinos
The Indian Supreme Court has delivered a ruling on the Goods and Services Tax (GST) treatment of online gaming, fantasy sports and casino activities, holding that GST is payable on the entire value of stakes or bets placed by participants rather
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Taiwan revises tax collection period calculation after court ruling
Taiwan’s National Taxation Bureau of the Northern Area, Ministry of Finance, announced that effective 25 June 2025, for cases where taxpayers file administrative remedies regarding taxes or fines and execution is deferred according to law, the
See MoreHong Kong: IRD expands business tax portal access for non-Hong Kong company representatives
The Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department has announced enhancements to the Business Tax Portal (BTP), expanding access to allow authorised representatives of non-Hong Kong companies, as well as additional eligible individuals acting as Responsible
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Australia: ATO updates public CbC reporting guidance
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) issued new guidance on public country-by-country (CbC) reporting on 9 June 2026. Australia's public CbC reporting rules apply to reporting periods commencing on or after 1 July 2024, with reports required to be
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Bangladesh to introduce major tax relief package to boost investment, to reduce AIT and VAT across various sectors
The Bangladesh government is preparing sweeping tax cuts across multiple sectors in its upcoming 2026-27 budget, designed to make Bangladesh a more attractive investment destination. The push includes reduced advance income tax (AIT) rates, slashed
See MoreBangladesh to introduce fast-track approvals, tax overhaul in 2026-27 budget
Bangladesh's government plans to roll out sweeping deregulation reforms aimed at reducing business friction, streamlining licensing requirements, and overhauling tax administration. Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Choudhury will dedicate a
See MoreHong Kong: IRD issues GloBE information return schema, user guides
The Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has revised its guidance on the global minimum tax and Hong Kong minimum top-up tax for multinational enterprise groups, including the release of the GloBE Information Return (GIR) XML Schema and user
See MoreIndia expands tax exemptions for foreign investors in government securities
India has published the Income-Tax (Amendment) Commencement Ordinance 2026 in the Official Gazette on 5 June 2026, introducing a targeted set of tax reforms aimed at strengthening foreign participation in Indian Government securities markets. The
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Singapore updates IRAS guidance on Pillar Two top-up tax registration rules
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has revised its guidance on the registration requirements for the Multinational Enterprise Top-up Tax and the Domestic Top-up Tax. Following the 2024 Budget, Singapore has introduced new global
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