Asia Pacific

Nepal: Nepal Launches Invoice Entry System for Taxpayer Incentive Gift Program

On 2 October 2026, the Inland Revenue Department issued a notice regarding mandatory invoice entry in the taxpayer incentive gift program system. The program, launched to promote VAT compliance and encourage consumers to demand invoices, requires registered taxpayers to upload invoice details in real-time to qualify for periodic gift rewards. The system integrates with the

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Azerbaijan: Tax News: September Video Release

The State Tax Service published its monthly video bulletin “Tax News: September” on 2 October 2026, summarizing key legislative amendments, enforcement actions, and service innovations during September 2026. The 12-minute video, available on the official YouTube channel and the e-taxes portal, covers the entry into force of the amended VAT Code provisions on electronic invoicing

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Japan: Japan NTA Issues Compact Accounting Software Bookkeeping Guide

On 2 October 2026, the National Tax Agency (NTA) released new guidance for the Accounting Software Compact Type under the external outsourcing bookkeeping guidance program. This initiative targets small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that outsource bookkeeping to tax accountants or certified public accountants using cloud-based or simplified accounting software. The guidance operationalizes the provisions of

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Bangladesh:Bangladesh Extends VAT Return Deadline for July-August 2026

On 1 October 2026, the National Board of Revenue (NBR) issued a public notice extending the deadline for online VAT return submission via the e-VAT system for the tax periods of July and August 2026. This measure addresses technical difficulties faced by taxpayers during the peak filing season and aligns with the NBR’s ongoing efforts

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Fiji: Fiji FRCS Boosts PAYE Compliance via Fiji Roads Authority Session

On 1 October 2026, the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS) Education Team conducted a targeted Pay As You Earn (PAYE) awareness session for staff of the Fiji Roads Authority (FRA). The engagement forms part of FRCS’s intensified taxpayer education and voluntary compliance programme, focusing on legislative requirements, payday filing obligations, payment procedures, and penalties

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Maldives:Maldives Launches Guest Information System for Tourism Tax Compliance

On 1 October 2026, the Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) issued a circular announcing the launch of the Maldives Guest Information System (MGIS), a centralized digital platform designed to streamline the collection and verification of guest data across the tourism sector. This initiative operates under the Tourism Goods and Services Tax (TGST) Act and the

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Taiwan: Taiwan Cabinet Approves Securities Transaction Tax Act Amendment

On 1 October 2026, the Executive Yuan (Cabinet) passed the draft amendment to Article 2-1 of the Securities Transaction Tax Act during its weekly plenary session. The amendment proposes to adjust the securities transaction tax (STT) rate structure for day trading of stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Currently, day trading benefits from a reduced tax

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Bangladesh: Bangladesh Extends e-VAT Filing Deadline for July-August 2026

On 1 October 2026, the National Board of Revenue (NBR) of Bangladesh officially published a public notice extending the statutory deadline for filing online Value Added Tax (VAT) returns for the July 2026 and August 2026 tax periods through the mandatory e-VAT system. This regulatory relief measure, referenced in the NBR’s official gazette notification, was

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Bangladesh:Call for Applications: 97th WCO Fellowship Programme (Annex III)

On 1 October 2026, the NBR circulated the administrative provisions (Annex III) for the 97th World Customs Organization (WCO) Fellowship Programme. This initiative aims to enhance the professional capabilities of customs officers through international exposure and specialized training. Key Takeaways Eligibility Criteria: Applicants must meet the WCO fellowship requirements, including service tenure and language proficiency.

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Indonesia: Jakarta West Tax Office Optimizes Land Transfer PPh Validation

On 1 October 2026, the Regional Tax Office (Kanwil DJP) of Jakarta Barat convened a technical workshop on optimizing Income Tax (PPh) validation for Land and Building Rights Transfers (Pengalihan Hak atas Tanah dan Bangunan). This initiative addresses revenue leakage risks in high-value property transactions across Greater Jakarta, referencing Article 4(2) of Law No. 36/2008

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