Asia Pacific

Tajikistan: CIS Tax Heads Council Holds 33rd Session in Dushanbe

On 21–23 October 2026, the XXXIII session of the Council for Coordination of Heads of Tax Authorities of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) convened in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. The meeting brought together nearly 50 senior officials from Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and the Russian Federation, alongside representatives of the CIS Executive Committee

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Taiwan: Taiwan Customs Fraud Alert: Impersonation Scams Target Public

On 29 October 2026, the Customs Administration of the MOF issued a public warning about a surge in fraud schemes where criminals impersonate customs officers via phone, messaging apps, or fake official letters. The scammers claim the victim has a package detained for containing prohibited goods, unpaid duties, or money laundering, and demand immediate remittance

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Samoa: Samoa Announces 2027 Business License Renewal Requirements

On 29 October 2026, the Samoa Ministry of Revenue (MOR) issued a public notice announcing the commencement of the 2027 business license renewal period. This annual requirement mandates all registered businesses operating in Samoa to renew their licenses through the Inland Revenue Division. The notice outlines the statutory deadlines, applicable fees, and the mandatory use

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Fiji: Fiji Customs Deepens Partnership with French Customs New Caledonia

On 28 October 2026, the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS) hosted a delegation from French Customs in New Caledonia to strengthen regional customs cooperation. The meeting, led by FRCS Director Border Shelini Devi and French Customs Director Cédric Rollet, focused on establishing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), enhancing intelligence sharing, and implementing officer exchange

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Bangladesh: NBR Issues Tax Compliance Guidelines for Startup Sandbox

On 28 October 2026, the NBR published comprehensive guidelines for the implementation of codified provisions related to the “Startup Sandbox” framework, focusing on effective execution and tax compliance. The directive outlines the regulatory requirements for startups operating under the sandbox, including tax registration, return filing, and incentive eligibility. It clarifies the roles of relevant authorities

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Nepal: Nepal IRD Chief Delivers Keynote at 7th BRITACOF Opening

On 28 October 2026, Dr. Bhishma Kumar Bhusal, Director General of Nepal’s Inland Revenue Department (IRD) and Immediate Past Chair of the BRITACOM Council, delivered the keynote address at the opening ceremony of the Seventh Belt and Road Initiative Tax Administration Cooperation Forum (BRITACOF) in Kathmandu. The forum, convened under the auspices of the Belt

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Nepal: Nepal IRD Releases Taxpayer Incentive Winners for Mid-October

On 28 October 2026, the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) of Nepal published the official list of winners for the Taxpayer Incentive Gift Program covering the period of Ashoj 16–31, 2083 (approximately 2–17 October 2026). The program, launched under the Value Added Tax (VAT) Act to promote a culture of invoice compliance, rewards consumers who request

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Taiwan: Taiwan Corporate Loss Carryforward: Tax-Exempt Income Offsets First

On 28 October 2026, the NTBT released guidance on the application of loss carryforwards for profit-seeking enterprises under Article 23 of the Income Tax Act. The clarification stipulates that when a company applies approved losses from the preceding 10 years to offset current taxable income, any tax-exempt or tax-free income recognized in the current year

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Bangladesh: Bangladesh Issues Startup Sandbox Tax Compliance Guidelines

On 28 October 2026, the National Board of Revenue issued comprehensive guidelines for the application, effective implementation, and tax compliance of statutory provisions related to the “Startup Sandbox” regime. The Startup Sandbox is a regulatory framework designed to foster innovation by providing tax incentives and simplified compliance for eligible startups. The guidelines clarify eligibility criteria,

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Indonesia: Indonesia Marketplace Tax: Who Bears the 0.5% Final Income Tax?

On 28 October 2026, the Indonesian Directorate General of Taxes (DGT) published guidance clarifying the party responsible for remitting the 0.5% final income tax (PPh Final) on marketplace transactions. This measure, rooted in Article 4(2) of the Income Tax Law and implemented via Minister of Finance Regulation (PMK), aims to simplify tax collection from the

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