Australia: ATO issues updated monthly foreign exchange rates for the 2025–26 income year, covering August 2025
The ATO has updated its foreign exchange rate guidance, including monthly exchange rates for 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026, which covers the rates for August 2025. The ATO has updated its foreign exchange rate guidance, which includes monthly
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India to cut GST on consumer goods and hybrid cars
India plans to cut GST on 175 products, including consumer goods, small cars, and export items, to boost domestic consumption and support manufacturers. India plans to reduce the goods and services tax (GST) on about 175 products, including
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New Zealand: IR initiates consultation on shortfall penalty guidance updates
The deadline for sending comments in 31 October 2025. New Zealand’s Inland Revenue (IR) has launched a consultation on 29 August 2025 regarding the update and replacement of the existing interpretation statements on the shortfall penalties for
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India: Trump says zero tariffs offered on US goods
India offers to cut tariffs on US goods to zero, Trump calls trade “one-sided.” US President Donald Trump said on 1 September 2025 that India had offered to reduce tariffs on American goods to zero. He described the trade relationship
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Nigeria, Singapore IPA enters into force
Nigeria and Singapore first signed the IPA in November 2016. The 2016 Nigeria-Singapore Investment Protection Agreement (IPA) entered into force on 22 August 2025. Signed in November 2016, the agreement will remain valid for 10 years and can
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Turkey: Revenue Administration issues guidance on sports sponsorship tax
The guide outlines sponsorship expenses, eligible areas, agreement essentials, distinctions from advertising, documentation, tax deductions, professional versus amateur sports, and VAT applications. Turkey's Revenue Administration announced the
See MoreAustralia: ATO finalises circumstances under which certain Division 7A notional loan repayments are disregarded
The guidance clarifies when certain Division 7A loan repayments for notional loans are disregarded for private companies. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has finalised its position on the circumstances under which certain Division 7A
See MoreSingapore: IRAS updates GST guide for businesses
The guide provides an overview of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in Singapore. It covers three broad categories: GST Concepts and Principles, GST Administration and GST Schemes. The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has released the
See MoreIndia, Belgium amending protocol to tax treaty enters into force
The Protocol expands the existing framework for exchanging tax information, aiming to reduce tax evasion and avoidance between the two countries while also facilitating mutual assistance in tax collection. The amending protocol to the 1993
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Japan, Serbia hold second investment agreement talks
Japan and Serbia held their second round of investment agreement talks via video conference on 27 August 2025 and agreed to continue negotiations toward an early conclusion. The second round of negotiations on the Japan–Serbia investment
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Australia consults removal of ‘nuisance tariffs’
Treasury has launched a consultation from 28 August-10 December, 2025, to abolish 500 “nuisance tariffs”, with the intention of reducing costs for businesses. The Australian Treasury has initiated a public consultation on proposals to abolish
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Singapore: IRAS updates guidance on completing GST form F5
The update provides detailed, box-by-box guidance for filling out Form GST F5, the standard form used for reporting GST. The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has released revised instructions for completing GST returns. The update
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Australia: ATO consults Pillar Two filing exemptions for nil top-up tax cases
The deadline for submitting feedback is 24 September 2025. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has initiated a public consultation on a draft legislative instrument on 28 August 2025, aimed at easing compliance for multinational enterprise
See MoreNew Zealand introduces 2025–26 tax changes on foreign income, GST, electricity sales
New Zealand introduces 2025–26 tax updates, including foreign investment income, GST, employee share schemes, and new exemptions. New Zealand Inland Revenue announced the introduction of the bill Taxation (Annual Rates for 2025–26, Compliance
See MoreSingapore: IRAS updates procedure for GST registration cancellation
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has revised its guidance regarding the cancellation of GST registration on 22 August 2025. GST registration must be cancelled within 30 days in the following situations: Taxable supplies have
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Greece: Parliament considers ratification of bill to renew tax treaty with UAE
The Greek Parliament is reviewing a draft bill, submitted on 26 August 2025, to ratify the exchange of notes with the UAE concerning the renewed application of the countries’ bilateral tax treaty. The agreement, formalised through an exchange
See MoreAustralia gazettes Taxation (Multinational-Global, Domestic Minimum Tax, Qualified Globe Taxes) Determination 2025 legislative instrument
The legislative instrument takes effect on 27 August 2025 and remains applicable until 1 April 2035. The Australian Official Gazette has published a legislative instrument “Taxation (Multinational-Global and Domestic Minimum Tax) (Qualified
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China introduces new VAT refund policy from next month
From September 2025, certain VAT taxpayers can apply for refunds of unused tax credits. China's Ministry of Finance and State Administration of Taxation released Announcement No. 7 of 2025 on 22 August 2025, introducing a new VAT refund policy.
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