Asia Pacific

Indonesia:DJP Drives Fakfak UMKM Digital Literacy for Global Market Access

On 23 September 2026, the DJP’s Directorate of Tax Counseling and Services launched a digital literacy bootcamp for 120 UMKM operators in Fakfak Regency, West Papua, focusing on e-commerce onboarding, digital payment integration, and cross-border tax compliance. This initiative supports the “UMKM Go Global” national strategy under Presidential Instruction No. 3/2025. Training modules cover: (1)

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Taiwan: Taipei Customs Holds 2026 Third Clearance Business Symposium

On 23 September 2026, the Taipei Customs Office convened its third Clearance Business Symposium of 2026 (Year 115), bringing together over 120 representatives from customs brokers, logistics firms, importers, exporters, and the Express Association. The symposium focused on three themes: (1) the pilot implementation of the “Smart Customs Clearance” AI risk-engine, (2) simplification of documents

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Indonesia: West Tangerang Tax Office Hosts Instagram Live on New PMK 44 and PP 55

On 23 September 2026, the Pratama Tax Office (KPP) of West Tangerang utilized Instagram Live to engage directly with taxpayers regarding the newly issued Minister of Finance Regulation (PMK) Number 44 of 2026 and Government Regulation (PP) Number 55 of 2026. The interactive session addressed practical implications for VAT, income tax, and tax administration procedures,

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Indonesia: DJP Drives Fakfak MSME Digital Literacy for Global Market Access

On 23 September 2026, the Directorate General of Taxes (DJP) launched a digital literacy initiative targeting micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Fakfak Regency, West Papua. The program combines tax compliance training with e-commerce onboarding, enabling participants to leverage digital platforms for both tax reporting (via Coretax) and market expansion. This dual-focus approach aligns

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Singapore: Singapore Updates Government Interest Rates for FY2026 Loan Benefits

On 23 September 2026, IRAS updated the ‘Benefits Relating to Loans’ webpage to reflect the revised government interest rates applicable for the financial year 2026 (1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027). These rates are used to calculate the taxable benefit for employees who receive interest-free or subsidized loans from their employers. The amendment ensures

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Indonesia: East Serang Tax Office Launches Mobile Services for Taxpayer Convenience

On 23 September 2026, KPP Pratama Serang Timur inaugurated its “Layanan Luar Kantor” (Out-of-Office Service) program, deploying mobile units to serve taxpayers directly in their communities across Serang Regency. The initiative reduces travel burden for rural taxpayers, offering on-site assistance for Tax ID registration, annual return filing, and Coretax activation. This operational innovation reflects DJP’s

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Indonesia: East Luwu Village Achieves Tax Literacy via KP2KP and DPMD Partnership

On 23 September 2026, the Tax Services, Dissemination, and Consultation Post (KP2KP) Malili partnered with the East Luwu Regency Community and Village Empowerment Office (DPMD) to establish a “Tax Literate Village” (Desa Paham Literasi Pajak). The program integrates tax education into village governance structures, ensuring local leaders can guide constituents on tax obligations related to

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Taiwan: Taiwan Business Vehicle License Tax Collection Starts Oct 1

On 23 September 2026, the Ministry of Finance announced the collection schedule for the second-half 2026 (Year 115) business vehicle license tax. The levy, governed by the Vehicle License Tax Act, applies to all vehicles registered for commercial use, including trucks, buses, taxis, and rental cars. The payment window opens on 1 October 2026 and

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Indonesia: Mempawah Tax Office Engages STAI Freshmen on Tax Role in State Budget

On 23 September 2026, KP2KP Mempawah conducted a “Tax Goes to Campus” session for incoming students at the State Islamic Institute (STAI) Mempawah. The program elucidated the critical function of tax revenue in financing the State Revenue and Expenditure Budget (APBN), linking academic disciplines to national fiscal policy. This early engagement aims to shape future

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Indonesia: Sorong Tax Office Clarifies Central vs Regional Tax Distinction in Dialogue

On 23 September 2026, KPP Pratama Sorong organized an interactive dialogue session to clarify the division of tax authority between central government (DJP) and regional governments. The event addressed frequent taxpayer confusion regarding which taxes are paid to the national treasury versus local coffers, covering PBB-P2 (land and building tax), BPHTB, and regional retributions. Clear

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