Asia Pacific

Cambodia: Cambodia Postpones 2026 Property Tax Payment Deadline

On 19 October 2026, the General Department of Taxation (GDT) issued a formal notice announcing the postponement of the 2026 property tax (Tax on Immovable Property) payment deadline. The extension provides relief to taxpayers facing administrative or financial constraints, granting additional time to fulfill their obligations without penalty. The notice specifies new due dates for

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Australia:ATO Requires SMSFs to Maintain Active Electronic Service Address for Payday Super

On 19 October 2026, the Australian Taxation Office reminded all Self-Managed Superannuation Fund (SMSF) trustees that maintaining an active Electronic Service Address (ESA) is a mandatory requirement for compliance with the Payday Super regime (effective 1 July 2026) and the SuperStream data and payment standards. The ESA, typically provided by an SMSF messaging provider or

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Taiwan: Taiwan Tax Authority Releases September 2026 Key Measures

On 19 October 2026, the Directorate General of Customs (DGC) under Taiwan’s Ministry of Finance published the “Important Measures for September 2026” (115年9月份重要措施), outlining key tax administration actions and policy implementations undertaken during the month. This monthly report serves as a critical transparency mechanism, detailing the DGC’s enforcement priorities, revenue collection performance, audit focus areas,

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Fiji: Fiji FRCS Enhances Tax Agents’ STA Interpretation Skills

On 19 October 2026, the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS) conducted a dedicated awareness session for registered tax agents on the Statement of Tax Accounts (STA) as part of its ongoing Professional Development Programme. The session aimed to bridge knowledge gaps in interpreting STA data, a critical tool for verifying taxpayer liabilities, refunds, and

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Fiji: Fiji FRCS Partners Retailers on EFD Compliance & VAT Monitoring

On 19 October 2026, the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS) hosted an interactive Electronic Fiscal Device (EFD) awareness session for members of the Suva Retailers Association at its Nasese headquarters. The engagement formed part of FRCS’s broader strategy to drive voluntary compliance among high-volume retail taxpayers through the VAT Monitoring System (VMS). Participants received

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Mainland China: China Tax Authority Cracks Down on Fake Invoice Economy Schemes

On 19 October 2026, the State Taxation Administration (STA) published an expert commentary clarifying that “empty rotation of documents” (空转走单) – a practice where invoices are circulated without actual goods or services – constitutes a fake transaction under Chinese tax law. The article emphasizes that the so-called “invoice economy” (开票经济) lacking commercial substance violates the

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Macao SAR: Macau Refunds Overpaid 2025 Professional Tax from Oct 27

The DSF announced the commencement of the 2025 Professional Tax refund process for taxpayers who have overpaid. Starting October 27, 2026, refunds will be issued in an orderly manner. The bureau strongly encourages taxpayers to register their bank accounts through the “Fi” (收付易) electronic payment platform to expedite direct deposit. Additionally, taxpayers must verify that

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Bangladesh:Service Confirmation for Promoted Tax Inspectors Announced

On 19 October 2026, the NBR issued an office order confirming the service of second-class tax inspectors who were recently promoted within the Tax Department. This confirmation finalizes their promotion and entitles them to the associated pay scale and responsibilities. Key Takeaways Promotion Finalization: The order concludes the promotion process initiated earlier in the year.

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Fiji: Fiji FRCS Issues October 2026 Tax Filing Payment Reminders

The Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS) has issued a comprehensive reminder for tax filing and payment obligations due in October 2026. The notice covers multiple tax heads including Corporate Income Tax (CIT) for companies and cooperatives with a financial year ending July 2026, Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) withholding tax for employers, Value Added Tax (VAT) monthly

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Bangladesh:Bangladesh Extends eVAT Return Filing Deadline for Taxpayers

On 17 October 2026, the National Board of Revenue (NBR) issued a public notice extending the deadline for submitting VAT returns through the eVAT system. This measure provides taxpayers with additional time to comply with their monthly filing obligations, reflecting the authority’s ongoing efforts to support digital compliance amid system adjustments. The notice applies to

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