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Uruguay: Uruguay DGI Launches First Tax Compliance Management Plan 2026-27

Through Resolution No. 2358/2026, dated 16 October 2026, the DGI formally approved its inaugural Tax Compliance Management Plan (Plan de Gestión del Cumplimiento Tributario – PGCT) for the 2026-2027 biennium. This strategic document outlines the administration’s risk-based approach to improving voluntary compliance, targeting high-risk sectors, and leveraging data analytics across major taxes including IRAE, IVA,

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Aruba: Aruba Clarifies Vacation Rental Tax Compliance Rules

On 16 October 2026, the Government of Aruba published a policy clarification regarding the regulation and taxation of vacation rentals across the island. The announcement, issued by the Ministry of Tourism and Economic Affairs in coordination with the Tax Administration, aims to address the rapid growth of short-term rental platforms and ensure equitable tax compliance

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Colombia: Colombia Bill Proposes Phasing Out 4×1000 Financial Transaction Tax by 2030

On 16 October 2026, Bill 250/2026C was formally introduced before the Chamber of Representatives, proposing a structural reform to Colombia’s Financial Transaction Tax (GMF), commonly known as the 4×1.000 levy. The initiative outlines a progressive reduction schedule culminating in the tax’s full repeal by 2030, marking the most ambitious legislative attempt to eliminate the controversial

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Colombia: Colombia Superfinanciera Publishes Discount Rate Methodology for Reserves

On 16 October 2026, the Financial Superintendence of Colombia (Superfinanciera) released a technical document establishing a standardized methodology for calculating monthly risk-free yield curves in Colombian pesos and Real Value Units (UVR), alongside a vector of implicit inflation rates. These curves and vectors are designated as the official benchmarks for discounting future cash flows in

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Uruguay: Taxation After IRNR Option Period Ends: Transition to IRPF for Foreign Income

On 16 October 2026, the DGI published guidance on the tax treatment for individuals who have completed the option period to pay the Non-Resident Income Tax (IRNR) on foreign-source income (capital yields and capital gains). Once the elected period expires, the taxpayer must transition to the Personal Income Tax (IRPF) regime for such income. The

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British Virgin Islands: BVI ITA Mandates CRS XML Schema 3.0 for 2027 Reporting

On 16 October 2026, the British Virgin Islands International Tax Authority (ITA) issued an important notice to all Reporting Financial Institutions (RFIs) registered on the BVIFARS Portal, mandating the adoption of the Common Reporting Standard (CRS) XML Schema version 3.0 effective from 1 January 2027. This update aligns the BVI’s automatic exchange of information framework

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Uruguay: Form 0307 Instructions: Declaration for Residents Opting IRNR/IRPF on Foreign Income

The DGI issued detailed instructions for Form 0307 version 00 on 16 October 2026. This form is used by Uruguayan tax residents who exercise the option to pay the Non-Resident Income Tax (IRNR) on the totality of their foreign-source income (capital yields and capital gains) as per Article 6, Numeral 2 of the IRPF law.

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Colombia: Colombia Customs Compliance: Import Manufacturer Verification Rules

On 15 October 2026, the DIAN released Concept 0510-2026 addressing the importer’s obligation to verify the identity and legitimacy of the manufacturer of imported goods, as mandated by Article 434 of Decree 1165 of 2019 (Customs Regime) and the recent WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement commitments. The concept establishes a due-diligence framework that shifts significant compliance

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Uruguay: Branch Registration Requirements: Formal Notification for New Business Premises

The DGI issued a procedural guide on 15 October 2026 detailing the mandatory registration process for opening a new branch or annex (local). This formal notification must be submitted to the Tax Administration prior to commencing economic activity at the new location. The guide outlines the required information, digital submission steps, and the legal basis

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Anguilla: Anguilla Premier Pledges Financial Services Sector Revival Plan

On 15 October 2026, Anguilla Premier Cora Richardson Hodge announced a comprehensive commitment to revitalize the territory’s financial services industry, positioning it once again as a primary economic pillar alongside tourism. The pledge signals potential regulatory reforms aimed at enhancing the jurisdiction’s competitiveness in international finance, including possible updates to corporate tax frameworks, licensing regimes,

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