Asia Pacific

Fiji: Fiji FRCS Boosts Tax Administration via ATO Capability Mission

On 7 October 2026, the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS) hosted a delegation from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) to establish a Public Rulings Framework and an Organisational Capability Framework. The ATO delegation included senior officials from International Relations, Capability Building, and Transparency divisions. The Public Rulings Framework aims to provide consistent interpretation of

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Azerbaijan: C. Steinweg Group Partnership Opportunities Discussed

On 7 October 2026, the State Tax Service of Azerbaijan held a high-level meeting with executives from C. Steinweg Group, a leading global logistics and warehousing company, to explore strategic partnership opportunities. The discussions centered on enhancing customs compliance, improving supply chain transparency, and leveraging digital tax administration tools in line with Azerbaijan’s ongoing digital

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Indonesia: Indonesia Issues Digital Stamp Printer Provider Regulation

On 7 October 2026, the Indonesian Directorate General of Taxes (DJP) officially issued a new regulation governing the appointment and obligations of Digital Stamp Printer Providers (Penyedia Printer Meterai Teraan Digital). This regulation implements the provisions of Law Number 10 of 2020 concerning Stamp Duties and its implementing regulations, aiming to modernize stamp duty administration

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Azerbaijan: Nakhchivan Excise Goods Tax Control Measures Conducted

On 7 October 2026, the State Tax Service’s Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic branch executed a comprehensive series of tax control measures targeting the circulation of excise goods, including alcohol, tobacco, and fuel products. The operation, conducted in coordination with the Customs Service and local law enforcement, aimed to combat illicit trade, ensure proper excise stamp affixation,

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Azerbaijan: Non-Oil-Gas Sector Tax Revenues Rise 12.6 Percent

According to the State Tax Service’s operational data released on 7 October 2026, tax revenues from the non-oil-gas sector grew by 12.6% year-on-year for the first nine months of 2026, reaching AZN 4.2 billion. The growth was driven by strengthened VAT compliance, expanded digital economy taxation, and improved taxpayer services. The Ministry of Economy highlighted

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Singapore: IRAS Clarifies GST Filing Deadlines, GIRO Dates, and Extension Rules

Effective 7 October 2026, IRAS has enhanced its “Due Dates and Requests for Extension” guide for Goods and Services Tax (GST) filing, addressing persistent taxpayer queries on GIRO deduction timelines, extension request criteria, and refund processing. The updated page explicitly states that GST returns (Form GST F5) are due one month after the end of

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Thailand: Thailand Revenue Dept Issues Tax Incentives for MICE Industry

On 7 October 2026, the Thai Revenue Department (TRD) published Announcement No. 1/2570 introducing a package of tax measures designed to bolster the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) industry. The incentives include enhanced deductions for qualifying expenditures, accelerated depreciation for MICE-related assets, and VAT exemptions for specific services, effective retroactively from 1 January 2026.

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Australia:Payday Super: Final PS LA 2026/2 on Exceptional Circumstances Released

The ATO issued the final Practice Statement Law Administration PS LA 2026/2 on 7 October 2026, providing guidance on the Commissioner’s discretion to determine exceptional circumstances under the new Payday Super regime. The legislation, effective from 1 July 2026, requires employers to pay superannuation guarantee contributions at the same time as salary and wages. PS

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Indonesia: Indonesia Issues Regulation on Digital Stamp Printer Providers

On 7 October 2026, the Directorate General of Taxes (DJP) issued Director General of Taxes Regulation (PER) No. 15/PJ/2026 concerning the Requirements and Procedures for Appointment of Digital Stamp (Meterai Teraan Digital) Printer Providers. This regulation implements the provisions of Law No. 10 of 2020 on Stamp Duty, which mandates the transition from physical stamps

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Taiwan: Taichung Customs Advises Free Trade Zone Firms on Strategic High-Tech Export Permits

On 7 October 2026, Taichung Customs issued a compliance notice to enterprises operating within the Taichung Free Trade Zone regarding export controls on strategic high-tech commodities. The advisory reminds firms that goods listed under the “Strategic High-Tech Commodities Export Control List” (策略性高科技貨品輸出管制清單) administered by the Bureau of Foreign Trade (BOFT) require individual export licenses prior

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