Asia Pacific

Macao SAR: Macau to Refund Overpaid Professional Tax in Late October

The Macau Financial Services Bureau announced on 14 September 2026 that refunds for overpaid 2025 Professional Tax (Imposto Profissional) will commence in late October 2026. This initiative follows the annual reconciliation process where taxpayers’ final tax liability is determined against provisional payments made during the year. The Bureau strongly urges all taxpayers to register a

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Fiji: Fiji FRCS Officers Complete IRS Financial Investigative Techniques Course

On 14 September 2026, twenty FRCS officers graduated from the Financial Investigative Techniques (FIT) Course, delivered by the United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Criminal Investigation Division through the U.S. Embassy in Fiji. The intensive week-long programme covered money laundering typologies, collection and analysis of financial records, investigative interviewing techniques, and practical financial investigation exercises.

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East Timor: Timor-Leste Tax Authority Urges Early Fiscal Filing and Payment

On 14 September 2026, the Timor-Leste Tax Authority (Autoridade Tributária – AT) published a public notice (Avisu Públiku) informing and encouraging all taxpayers to submit monthly tax forms and remit fiscal obligations in advance. The directive references the ongoing operation of the tax administration’s digital systems and aims to improve compliance timing across the domestic

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Indonesia: Indonesia Tax Enforcement Officers Honored by National Police for Ethics

On 13 September 2026, the Directorate General of Taxes (DJP) announced that its Civil Servant Investigators (PPNS) received a formal award from the Criminal Investigation Agency of the Indonesian National Police (Bareskrim Polri). The recognition highlights the DJP’s commitment to enforcing tax laws responsively, ethically, and fairly. This accolade underscores the increasing professionalization of tax

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Cambodia: Cambodia GDT Leads SGATAR 55th Meeting with Australian Tax Office

On 11 September 2026, the General Department of Taxation (GDT) of Cambodia, led by Director General H.E. Kong Vibol, hosted a bilateral working meeting with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) headed by Commissioner Rob Heferen during the 55th annual meeting of the Study Group on Asian Tax Administration and Research (SGATAR). The meeting focused on

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Cambodia: Cambodia-UAE Double Taxation Agreement Round 2 Talks Announced

The General Department of Taxation announced on 11 September 2026 the commencement of the second round of negotiations for a Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) between Cambodia and the United Arab Emirates. The negotiation aims to eliminate double taxation on income and capital, prevent fiscal evasion, and provide certainty for cross-border investors and businesses operating between

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Singapore: Singapore Updates Tax Framework for Insurer Business Transfers

On 11 September 2026, the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) released an updated e-Tax Guide detailing the tax framework for the transfer of business by insurers. The amendments specifically address Goods and Services Tax (GST) implications, inserting a new footnote 8 and revising Serial Number 6 concerning GST refunds. Crucially, transitional rules for input

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Maldives:Maldives Mandates Registration for Inbound Tourism Suppliers

On 11 September 2026, MIRA published a circular mandating the registration of all suppliers providing inbound tourism products and related booking or agency services under the Tourism Goods and Services Tax (TGST) regime. This measure broadens the tax base by capturing revenue from intermediary service providers—such as online travel agents, tour operators, and activity booking

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Thailand: Thailand Revenue Dept Releases FY2026 Performance Report

On 11 September 2026, the Thai Revenue Department issued Announcement No. 21/2569 (Por. Chor. Sor. 21/2569) disclosing the agency’s operational performance for the fiscal year 2026 (1 October 2025 – 30 September 2026). The report provides a comprehensive overview of revenue collection outcomes, tax compliance initiatives, digital transformation progress, and organizational integrity measures. It serves

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