Asia Pacific

Azerbaijan: Event Held for Persons with Disabilities

On 5 October 2026, the State Tax Service, in partnership with the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, hosted an inclusive outreach event for persons with disabilities at the Taxpayer Service Center in Baku. The event featured presentations on accessible electronic services, sign-language assisted tax filing tutorials, and the launch of a dedicated hotline (195-1

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Indonesia: Indonesia Socializes Global Minimum Tax to Large Taxpayers

On 5 October 2026, the Large Taxpayer Office (Kanwil DJP Wajib Pajak Besar) conducted a high-level socialization session on the Global Minimum Tax (GMT) rules, also known as Pillar Two of the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on BEPS. The event targeted Indonesia’s top 100 corporate taxpayers, including multinational enterprise (MNE) groups with consolidated revenues exceeding EUR

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Indonesia: Indonesia Explains Tax Transformation Regulation PER-12/PJ/2026

On 5 October 2026, the North Sumatra II Regional Tax Office (Kanwil DJP Sumatera Utara II) hosted an educational Instagram Live session to dissect Director General of Taxes Regulation (PER) No. 12/PJ/2026 concerning the Transformation of Tax Administration. This regulation operationalizes the strategic objectives of the DJP Transformation Program 2025-2029, focusing on three pillars: digitalization

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Taiwan: Taiwan Jul-Aug Uniform Invoice Draws 17 NT$10M Special Prizes

The Taxation Administration announced the winning numbers for the July-August 2026 Uniform Invoice lottery on 5 October 2026. This bi-monthly draw produced 17 Special Prize winners each entitled to NT$10 million, and 11 Grand Prize winners each receiving NT$2 million. Additionally, there were 546 First Prize winners (NT$200,000 each), and numerous lower-tier prizes. The winning

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Bangladesh:NBR Issues Name and Designation Correction Notification

On 4 October 2026, the National Board of Revenue released a notification correcting names and designations of certain officers in official records. This administrative update ensures accuracy in personnel databases used for tax administration and internal communications. Key Takeaways Record Accuracy: The correction addresses clerical errors in officer identification, which could affect official correspondence and

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Nepal: IRD Approves Sealed Bill Procedure for Tax Dispute Resolution

On 3 October 2026, the Inland Revenue Department announced the approval of a sealed bill procedure aimed at expediting tax dispute resolution. The procedure, introduced under the Revenue Tribunal Act, allows taxpayers and the department to submit sealed settlement proposals to the Revenue Tribunal for binding determination. This mechanism is designed to reduce litigation backlog

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South Korea: Korea NTS Defines Scope of Electronic Document Delivery Rules

On 2 October 2026, the National Tax Service (NTS) issued Announcement No. 2026-27, officially defining the scope of tax documents eligible for electronic delivery under the Framework Act on National Taxes. This regulation expands the range of notices, demands, and certificates that tax authorities may serve electronically, replacing paper-based delivery for both domestic and foreign

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Singapore: Singapore IRAS Adds YA 2026 Corporate Tax E-Learning Video

On 2 October 2026, the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) updated its corporate income tax e-learning portal with a new video recording for the Year of Assessment (YA) 2026 webinar. This addition forms part of IRAS’s ongoing digital education initiative to support tax professionals and corporate taxpayers in navigating the latest compliance requirements. The

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Sri Lanka:Sri Lanka TIN Verification: Mandatory e-Services Validation

Effective 2 October 2026, the Inland Revenue Department has mandated the verification of Taxpayer Identification Numbers (TIN) through its e-Services platform for a range of specified transactions. This measure, introduced under the Inland Revenue Act, aims to strengthen taxpayer identification, reduce fraud, and improve the integrity of the tax administration system. The notice lists the

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Azerbaijan: Meeting with Azerbaijan Insurers Association Members Held

On 2 October 2026, the State Tax Service convened a roundtable with the Azerbaijan Insurers Association (AIA) to address tax challenges facing the insurance sector, particularly the transition to IFRS 17 (Insurance Contracts) and its interaction with the Insurance Premium Tax Law and VAT legislation. The discussion covered the tax treatment of reinsurance commissions, the

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