Asia Pacific

Taiwan: Taiwan MOF: Tax Regulation Rationalization Initiative – Streamlined Compliance and Taxpayer Services

Ongoing since 2026, the Ministry of Finance continues its initiative to rationalize tax regulations and provide convenient, taxpayer-friendly services. The reform program addresses redundant regulatory requirements, simplifies filing procedures, and introduces digital tools to reduce the compliance burden on businesses and individuals. By modernizing the regulatory framework, the MOF aims to create a more transparent,

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Fiji: Fiji Service Implements 5% Tourism Services Tax Effective 1 September 2026

The Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS) issued a public notice on August 21 2026 announcing the forthcoming implementation of a 5% Tourism Services Tax effective 1 September 2026. This tax constitutes a significant amendment to Fiji indirect taxation framework targeting the tourism and hospitality sectors to broaden the revenue base and align with regional

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Indonesia: Large Taxpayer Office Targets Rp806 Trillion Revenue Amid BUMN Restructuring

On 21 August 2026, the Regional Tax Office for Large Taxpayers (Kanwil DJP Wajib Pajak Besar) held a Public Consultation Forum outlining its strategy to achieve a Rp806 trillion revenue target for 2026 while overseeing the tax implications of State-Owned Enterprise (BUMN) restructuring. The forum, led by Regional Head Dasto Ledyanto, emphasized the dual mandate

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South Korea: Prohibition on Advertisements for Tax Practitioners

International tax authority considerations for 2026 Disclaimer:This article is compiled and summarized based on publicly available information and is for general information and academic exchange purposes only. It does not constitute any form of formal tax advice, legal opinion, or basis for performance. For tax planning, please consult a qualified professional tax advisor or legal

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Indonesia: Riau Tax Revenue Grows 25.8% to Rp9.86 Trillion Through July 2026

As of 20 August 2026, the Kanwil DJP Riau reported tax revenue collection of Rp9.86 trillion for January–July 2026, representing 25.81% year-on-year growth. The surge was driven by strong performance in Corporate Income Tax (PPh Badan) from the oil & gas, palm oil, and manufacturing sectors, alongside improved VAT (PPN) collections from increased domestic consumption

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Indonesia: Pangkalanbun Tax Office Reconciles Semester I 2026 Central Tax Deposits with West Kotawaringin Regency

On 20 August 2026, the Primary Tax Office (KPP Pratama) Pangkalanbun completed the Semester I 2026 Central Tax Deposit Reconciliation (Rekonsiliasi Penyetoran Pajak Pusat) with the West Kotawaringin Regency Government (Pemkab Kotawaringin Barat). The reconciliation covers Income Tax Article 21 (employee withholding), Article 22 (import/government procurement), Article 23 (services), and VAT (PPN) collected by the

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Taiwan: Amended Penalty Coordination Principles for Vehicle License Tax and Traffic Penalties

On August 20, 2026, the Ministry of Finance announced the amended operational principles regarding penalty coordination between the Vehicle License Tax Law and the Road Traffic Management Penalty Measures. The revisions address previously identified overlaps in enforcement authority, clarifying jurisdictional responsibilities for tax and traffic violations to ensure consistent and lawful penalty application. The amendment

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Indonesia: Indonesia Clarifies Final PPh 0.5% for Online Traders Under Rp500M

On 20 August 2026, the Pondok Aren Tax Office conducted targeted education for online merchants regarding the final Income Tax (PPh) rate of 0.5% applicable to gross turnover up to Rp500 million annually, as stipulated in PMK-37/2025. This regulation implements the provisions of Law No. 7/2021 on Tax Harmonization, which introduced a simplified final tax

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Macao SAR: Macao Motor Vehicle Tax Rates Updated for 2026

On 20 August 2026, the Macao Financial Services Bureau (DSF) published the updated Motor Vehicle Tax (Imposto sobre Veículos Motorizados) rate schedule for the 2026 fiscal year. The tax applies to all motor vehicles registered in the Macao Special Administrative Region, including private cars, motorcycles, commercial vehicles, and special-purpose vehicles. The rate structure is based

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