Australia: ATO reminds taxable not-for-profits of upcoming income tax return lodgment deadline
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has reminded taxpayers that the tax return due date for taxable not-for-profit organisations is 15 May 2026, relating to the 2024–25 income year ending 30 June 2025. This announcement was made on 24 April
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Australia: ATO clarifies general purpose financial statement filing obligations
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has issued a notice on 28 April 2026 outlining which entities are required to lodge a general purpose financial statement. Lodging a general purpose financial statement (GPFS) is a crucial step for various
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Taiwan sets filing window for 2025 foreign individual income tax returns
Taiwan’s Ministry of Finance has reminded taxpayers that the filing period for the 2025 individual income tax return for foreign (alien) individuals will run from 1 May to 1 June 2026. The Changhua Branch of the National Taxation Bureau of the
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Kyrgyzstan, Vietnam conclude negotiations on income tax treaty
Kyrgyzstan and Vietnam successfully completed negotiations on a draft agreement on the elimination of double taxation, in Hanoi from 21 to 23 April 2026. The Economy Ministry of Kyrgyzstan stated that the agreement will enable entrepreneurs to
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India, New Zealand sign FTA
India and New Zealand signed a free trade agreement (FTA) on Monday, 27 April 2026 in New Delhi, aiming to cut tariffs, expand market access and strengthen economic ties amid ongoing global trade tensions. The deal was signed by India’s
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Philippines: BIR clarifies tax treatment of cross-border services
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) of the Philippines issued Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) No. 24-2026 on 30 March 2026 to clarify the application of RMC Nos. 5-2024 and 38-2024 on the taxation of cross-border services. The circular aligns
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Hong Kong strengthens tax treaty network to enhance regional competitiveness, including incentives for corporate treasury centres
Hong Kong is accelerating efforts to expand its tax agreement framework following the signing of its 57th Comprehensive Avoidance of Double Taxation Agreement with Barbados in March 2026. Financial Services and Treasury Secretary Christopher Hui
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Singapore: IRAS updates tax framework for Variable Capital Companies in fourth edition guide
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) issued an updated e-Tax Guide, Tax Framework for Variable Capital Companies (Fourth Edition) on 22 April 2026. This e-Tax Guide sets out the tax framework for Variable Capital Companies (VCCs), a
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New Zealand: IR consults Customs data-sharing plan to curb working for families overpayments
New Zealand’s Inland Revenue (IR) initiated a consultation on 24 April 2026 on a proposed Approved Information Sharing Agreement (AISA) with the New Zealand Customs Service aimed at reducing Working for Families tax credit overpayments when
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The Australian Treasury has initiated a public consultation on 20 April 2026 on proposals to introduce an instant standard deduction of up to AUD 1,000 for Australian tax residents earning employment income, with implementation targeted for 1 July
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Bangladesh plans uniform 15% VAT across all sectors
Bangladesh government plans to introduce a uniform 15% value-added tax (VAT) rate across all sectors, National Board of Revenue (NBR) Chairman Abdur Rahman Khan said at a pre-budget meeting on 21 April 2026. He said "Standard VAT rate will be
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Russia, China sign tax cooperation memorandum
Russia's Federal Tax Service announced on 21 April 2026 that Russia and China have formalised their collaboration through a Memorandum of Understanding signed by Daniil Egorov, Head of Russia's Federal Tax Service, and Hu Jinglin, Head of China's
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Austria: Council of Ministers approves signing of an amending protocol to the tax treaty with Uzbekistan
The Austrian Council of Ministers authorized the signing of an amending protocol to the 2000 income and capital tax treaty with Uzbekistan on 22 April 2026. The 49th Council of Ministers (22 April 2026) approved previous minutes, extended the
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Taiwan extends house tax payment deadline due to holiday, taxpayers urged to pay within statutory window
Taiwan’s Taxation Administration has announced that the statutory payment period for the house tax in 2026 is from 1 May 2026 to 31 May 2026, and the deadline shall be extended to 1 June due to the last day of the payment period falling on a
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New Zealand: IRD consults on GST reduced value rule for long-stay commercial accommodation
New Zealand Inland Revenue has released a draft interpretation statement for public consultation on Goods and Services Tax – Reduced value rule in s 10(6) for supplies of domestic goods and services in commercial dwellings on 17 April 2026. The
See MoreTaiwan expands tax incentives for foreign specialist professionals with five-year income tax relief scheme
Taiwan’s National Taxation Bureau of Taipei, Ministry of Finance, states that, in order to enhance Taiwan's industrial competitiveness and attract foreign specialist professionals, preferential income tax treatment is provided pursuant to Article
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Norway: Parliament approves new income tax treaty with China
The Norwegian parliament (Storting) approved a new income tax treaty with China on 21 April 2026. The agreement aims to prevent double taxation on income and curb tax evasion between Norway and China. Signed on 12 May 2023, it will replace the
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Philippines: SEC extends 2025 annual financial statements filing deadlines
The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) extended the filing deadlines for 2025 annual financial statements (AFS) and related corporate reports on 14 April 2026. This extension aligns with a simultaneous announcement by the Bureau
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