Asia Pacific

Indonesia: Sambas Religious Affairs Treasurers Praise DJP Coretax Assistance Program

On 25 September 2026, treasurers from the Ministry of Religious Affairs (Kemenag) in Sambas Regency acknowledged the significant assistance provided by the Directorate General of Taxes (DJP) in adopting the Coretax digital platform. The hands-on practice session facilitated by DJP officers enabled smooth transition to the new core tax administration system, highlighting the importance of

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Taiwan: Taiwan Releases Jul-Aug 2026 Uniform Invoice Winning Numbers

On 25 September 2026, the Ministry of Finance’s Taxation Administration announced the winning numbers for the July-August 2026 Uniform Invoice lottery. The Uniform Invoice system serves as a critical VAT compliance mechanism, encouraging consumers to request invoices and thereby improving tax collection transparency. This bi-monthly lottery draws significant public participation and supports the government’s anti-tax

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Indonesia: East Java Tax Office Secures IDR 140.88 Billion via Enforcement

Kanwil DJP Jawa Timur II reported securing IDR 140.88 billion in additional state revenue through intensified tax enforcement actions as of September 2026. The results stem from comprehensive audits, tax investigations, and collection enforcement targeting non-compliant taxpayers across various sectors. The office employed data-driven risk profiling, third-party data matching, and coordinated raids to uncover underreported

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Sri Lanka:Sri Lanka TIN Certificate: Mandatory Submission for Transactions

On 25 September 2026, the IRD issued a public notice mandating the submission of a valid Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) certificate for a defined list of specified transactions. This requirement, grounded in the Inland Revenue Act, applies to transactions such as immovable property transfers, motor vehicle registrations, share transfers, and opening of bank accounts. The

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Cambodia: Tax Authority Responds to Cambodian Tax Working Group Queries

On 25 September 2026, the General Department of Taxation released an official letter responding to the Cambodian Tax Working Group (CTWG), a public-private dialogue platform. The response addresses key recommendations from the CTWG concerning tax administration simplification, dispute resolution mechanisms, and digitalization of tax services. The GDT acknowledged several proposals and outlined implementation roadmaps for

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Indonesia: West Java Regional Tax Collection Exceeds IDR 70.57 Trillion

Regional tax offices in West Java collectively collected IDR 70.57 trillion as of September 2026, with Kanwil DJP Jawa Barat III recording the highest growth rate among the three offices. The robust performance is driven by manufacturing, automotive, and logistics sectors concentrated in the province. The DJP’s regional segmentation strategy, which aligns office boundaries with

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India: India Updates TDS Reporting for Non-Resident Property Sales

On 24 September 2026, the CBDT released Notification No. 121/2026, which amends TDS reporting obligations for non-resident property transactions and prescribes updated Forms 132 and 141. The notification, issued under Section 195 and related provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961, aims to enhance transparency in cross-border real estate deals by requiring more detailed disclosure

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Taiwan: Taiwan Denies Foreign Tax Credit for Treaty Income Without Benefits

On 24 September 2026, the Taipei National Tax Bureau (NTB) issued a clarifying ruling regarding the foreign tax credit (FTC) mechanism for profit-seeking enterprises deriving income from countries with which Taiwan has concluded comprehensive income tax treaties. The ruling addresses a specific scenario where a Taiwan-resident enterprise receives income from a treaty partner country but

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Japan: Japan Publishes 2026 Year-End Adjustment Guide for Taxpayers

On 24 September 2026, the National Tax Agency (NTA) published the comprehensive Year-End Adjustment Guide for 2026, serving as the primary procedural manual for employers conducting the annual salary income tax reconciliation. This guide operationalizes the FY2026 tax reforms, detailing the calculation logic for the revised Basic Exemption, Spouse Exemption, and Income Adjustment Deduction. It

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India: India Extends Valuer Registration Deadline to March 2027

The CBDT, via Notification No. 120/2026 dated 24 September 2026, has extended the registration validity for Registered Valuers and Authorised Income-tax Practitioners until 31 March 2027. The notification also introduces revised Forms 169 and 171 for registration and renewal applications. This move provides continuity for professionals engaged in valuation and tax practice while the regulatory

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