Singapore signs GloBE information exchange agreement under Pillar Two
Singapore signed the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on the Exchange of GloBE Information (GIR MCAA) under Pillar Two of the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework’s Two-Pillar Solution on 14 April 2026. The agreement establishes a framework
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UAE: FTA revises administrative penalties, reduces fines across tax compliance regime
The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has implemented updated administrative penalty provisions under Cabinet Decision No. (129) of 2025, amending parts of Cabinet Decision No. (40) of 2017. The changes, effective 14 April 2026, reduce several fines
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Philippines removes excise tax on LPG, kerosene under energy emergency powers
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has removed the excise tax levied on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and kerosene, which took effect on 13 April 2026, as part of government measures to provide relief to Filipino households amid an ongoing energy
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Australia consults draft foreign resident CGT law with renewable energy relief
The Australian Government has opened a public consultation on draft legislation to reform the foreign resident capital gains tax (CGT) regime, with the consultation running from 10 to 24 April 2026. The proposed law is designed to ensure foreign
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India further raises windfall taxes on ATF, diesel exports amid rising global prices
India has increased windfall taxes on aviation turbine fuel (ATF) and diesel exports, following a further rise in global oil prices since the levy was first introduced on 26 March. According to notifications from the Ministry of Finance and the
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New Zealand tightens stance in updated TP guidance, introduces thin capitalisation infrastructure exemption
New Zealand’s Inland Revenue (IR) has issued updated guidance on Transfer Pricing Documentation and Thin Capitalisation Rules on 31 March 2026, replacing earlier versions from 2025 and 2021. The transfer pricing (TP) documentation guidance
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Malaysia issues rules on accelerated capital allowances for e-invoicing implementation
Malaysia has gazetted the Income Tax (Accelerated Capital Allowance) (Information and Communication Technology Equipment for the Implementation of Electronic Invoice) Rules 2026 and the Income Tax (Accelerated Capital Allowance) (Development Cost
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Philippines: BIR clarifies bank acceptance rules for 2025 tax returns, payments
The Philippines Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has issued Bank Bulletin No. 2026-04 on 7 April 7, 2026, which reiterates the procedures for Authorised Agent Banks (AABs) to follow regarding the 2025 Calendar Year Annual Income Tax Returns
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Australia: Treasury consults on foreign resident CGT regime reform draft bills
The Australian Treasury launched a public consultation on 10 April 2026 covering draft legislation aimed at strengthening the foreign resident capital gains tax (CGT) regime. The consultation covers two draft bills: the Treasury Laws Amendment
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Bangladesh: NBR extends deadline for corporate income tax return filing
Bangladesh’s National Board of Revenue (NBR) has granted a one-month extension for the filing of income tax returns for corporate taxpayers. According to an order issued on 13 April 2026, taxpayers other than individuals and Hindu Undivided
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IMF Spring Meetings: Case for Deeper Asia Pacific Trade Integration
The IMF Spring Meetings are taking place from 13 to 18 April 2026. The meetings include press briefings on the latest issues of IMF publications, panel discussions involving prominent politicians and finance experts, presentations of analytical
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Belarus ratifies income tax treaty with Myanmar
The Press Service of the President of Belarus announced, on 9 April 2026, that the President has signed a law ratifying the income tax treaty with Myanmar. The agreement provides for the avoidance of double taxation of income of tax residents
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Taiwan: Tax bureau to open income tax data review ahead of filing season
Taiwan’s Kaohsiung National Taxation Bureau of the Ministry of Finance has announced, on 9 April 2026, that the review of income and deduction data for the 114 tax year comprehensive income tax will begin on 28 April 115 at 8:00 AM. Individual
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Vietnam extends fuel tax suspension amid rising tensions in the Middle-East
Vietnam has extended the suspension of environmental protection and special consumption taxes on fuels until the end of June from 15 April to stabilise the domestic market amid ongoing supply disruptions linked to the Iran war, the parliamentary
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Bangladesh’s National Board of Revenue (NBR) is considering making VAT registration, known as a Business Identification Number (BIN), mandatory for opening or maintaining business bank accounts, in a move aimed at widening the VAT net. Under
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New Zealand passes major tax reform law with FIF, GST, infrastructure changes
New Zealand Inland Revenue has announced, on 31 March 2026, that the Taxation (Annual Rates for 2025–26, Compliance Simplification, and Remedial Measures) Bill received Royal assent on 30 March 2026, enacting it into law. The legislation
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Singapore expands YA 2026 CIT rebate amid Middle East energy shock
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore has introduced measures on Corporate Income Tax (CIT) rates, rebates, and tax exemption schemes, clarifying enhancements to the CIT Rebate and the CIT Rebate Cash Grant for the Year of Assessment (YA)
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Australia: ATO urges review of GST turnover to ensure accurate reporting, accounting methods
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has issued a notice on 7 April 2026, reminding businesses to review their GST turnover to ensure they are applying the correct GST reporting and accounting methods. The notice reported that some businesses
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