Asia Pacific

Australia: ATO Publishes Comprehensive Guide on Doing Business in Australia

Released 30 October 2026, the ATO’s updated “Doing Business in Australia” guide provides a comprehensive overview of the Australian tax implications for foreign entities deriving income from Australian business activities. The guide covers residency rules, permanent establishment (PE) concepts, withholding tax obligations on royalties, interest, and dividends, as well as the application of Australia’s extensive

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Fiji: Fiji Customs Seizes Undeclared Firearm on Foreign Yacht

On 30 October 2026, the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS) announced the detection of an undeclared firearm and ammunition aboard a foreign-flagged yacht at Vuda Marina. The enforcement action followed intelligence-led risk assessments and targeted inspections by FRCS Maritime officers. Under Fiji’s Arms and Ammunition Act and Customs regulations, all firearms and ammunition must

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Bangladesh: Bangladesh Withdraws Bond Facility for Cotton Yarn Imports

On 29 October 2026, the National Board of Revenue (NBR) issued a clarification regarding the withdrawal of bond facility for imports of 10-30 count cotton yarn falling under HS headings 5205, 5206, and 5207 of the Bangladesh Customs Tariff. The order mandates that importers must now furnish a bank guarantee to avail import benefits, replacing

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Bhutan: Bhutan Issues Public Notification on Property Tax Compliance Requirements

On 29 October 2026, Bhutan’s Ministry of Finance, through the Department of Revenue and Customs, issued a public notification addressing property tax obligations for taxpayers nationwide. The announcement outlines updated compliance requirements, payment schedules, and penalty provisions for non-compliance under the Property Tax Act. This notification serves as a critical reminder for residential and commercial

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Australia: ATO Details Dispute Resolution Approach for Large Corporate Groups

Published 29 October 2026, the ATO’s guidance on managing disputes with large corporate groups sets out the administrative framework for resolving tax controversies involving significant global entities. The approach emphasizes early engagement, the use of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) techniques, and the role of the ATO’s dedicated Large Business and International (LB&I) division. The guidance

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Fiji: Fiji FRCS Announces TPOS Planned Outage for System Upgrade

On 29 October 2026, the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS) published a public notice advising taxpayers of a planned outage for the Taxpayer Online Service (TPOS) platform. The outage is part of FRCS’s continuous improvement program aimed at enhancing system reliability, security, and user experience for the growing base of digital filers. The notice

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India: India Grants TDS/TCS Exemption to International Rice Research Institute

On 29 October 2026, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) issued Notification No. 138/2026 [F.No. 275/44/2026-IT(B)] / SO 5855(E) granting an exemption from Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) and Tax Collected at Source (TCS) provisions to the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI). This notification is issued under the powers conferred by the Income Tax

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Kazakhstan: Kazakhstan Tax Authority Issues Important Notice to Taxpayers

On 29 October 2026, the State Revenue Committee (SRC) issued a formal notice to all registered taxpayers reminding them of critical upcoming deadlines for corporate income tax (CIT) advance payments, VAT returns, and the mandatory transition to the new electronic invoicing format (e-invoice 2.0). The notice also highlighted recent amendments to the Tax Code affecting

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Taiwan: Taiwan Inheritance Tax: Cost Basis Adjustment for Old-System Homes

On 29 October 2026, the MOF issued an interpretive order (Shui-Fa-Zi No. 1150456789) clarifying the calculation of cost basis for individuals selling inherited or gifted “old-system” houses (properties acquired before the implementation of the current real estate valuation system). The order permits the original assessed present value (assessed at time of inheritance/gift) to be adjusted

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Taiwan: Taiwan Rental Income Tax: Landlords Warned on Reporting Compliance

The National Taxation Bureau (NTB) under the MOF issued a compliance alert on 29 October 2026 reminding individual landlords of their obligation to report rental income accurately in their annual individual income tax returns. With the 2026 filing season approaching (May 2027), the NTB highlighted that rental income from residential and commercial properties must be

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