Asia Pacific

Nepal: Announcement of Winners for Taxpayer Incentive Gift Program 2083

On 19 August 2026, the Inland Revenue Department published the list of winning taxpayers for the Taxpayer Incentive Gift Program (TIGP) covering the period Shrawan 16‑31, 2083 (mid‑August 2026). The program, launched to reinforce voluntary tax compliance, awards prizes to individuals and businesses that have filed returns and paid taxes on time for the fiscal

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Bangladesh: National Board of Revenue GEMS Software Integration for Officials’ Data Management

On 19 August 2026, the National Board of Revenue (NBR) issued a directive mandating the incorporation of all officials’ biometric and service particulars into the Government Employee Management System (GEMS) platform, aiming to centralize personnel data, enhance payroll transparency, and strengthen anti-fraud safeguards within the national revenue administration. The directive requires all commissionerates and attached

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Indonesia: DJP Defends Indonesia’s Tax Base from Base Erosion in Overseas Transactions

In response to global Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) challenges, the Directorate General of Taxes (DJP) has strengthened regulatory measures to safeguard Indonesia’s tax base from illicit offshore transfers. Recent amendments to transfer pricing documentation requirements and enhanced cross-border reporting mechanisms aim to align national policies with OECD Pillar Two standards. Effective 1 October

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Taiwan: Taipei Customs Strengthens Enforcement on E-cigarettes and Emerging Drugs

As of 2026/08/18, Taipei Customs announced a heightened enforcement campaign targeting the influx of e-cigarettes and new psychoactive substances, aiming to interdict illegal shipments and prevent the distribution of unregulated products within domestic markets and across borders. The operation leverages enhanced intelligence sharing, x-ray scanning technology, and coordinated inspections with immigration and police agencies at

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Indonesia: Indonesia Sets Weekly Exchange Rates for Import Duty, VAT, Luxury Tax Aug 19-25

On 18 August 2026, the Ministry of Finance issued Keputusan Menteri Keuangan 38/MK/EF.2/2026, establishing the official exchange rates for the period 19 August 2026 to 25 August 2026. These rates are mandatory for calculating import duty, Value Added Tax (VAT), Luxury Goods Sales Tax (LGST), export duty, and Article 22 income tax on imports. The

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Indonesia: Indonesia Implements CARF Self-Certification for Crypto Assets

Effective 18 August 2026, the Indonesian Tax Directorate General mandated that all crypto-asset service providers (CASPs) and relevant financial institutions obtain valid self-certification forms from clients under the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF). This announcement operationalizes Indonesia’s commitment to the OECD’s CARF, endorsed by the G20 in 2022, which extends AEOI principles to crypto-assets and stablecoins.

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Kyrgyzstan: Kyrgyz State Tax Committee Guidelines on Voluntary Tax Information Disclosure

On 18 August 2026, the Kyrgyz State Tax Committee, hereinafter referred to as the Tax Bureau, officially published comprehensive guidelines governing the voluntary disclosure of previously unreported or underreported tax information by individual and corporate taxpayers. The issuance forms an integral part of the Bureau’s broader strategy to enhance tax compliance, broaden the tax base,

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Azerbaijan: Tax Service Centers in Nakhchivan Serve Over 28,000 Taxpayers

As of 18 August 2026, the State Tax Service’s taxpayer service centers in the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic reported serving more than 28,000 individuals and businesses during the January–July period, highlighting expanded access to tax assistance and improved public outreach. Key Takeaways High Demand for Assistance: The volume of visitors reflects growing taxpayer reliance on in‑person

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Taiwan: Taiwan Tax Bureau Modifies Vehicle Tax Rules, Electric Vehicles Exempt 2027

On 18 August 2026 ROC Year 115 the Taiwanese Tax Bureau under the Ministry of Finance announced amendments to the Vehicle Tax Collection Rules partial revision. The regulatory update establishes that electric vehicles EVs meeting specified technical criteria may be released free of vehicle acquisition tax and associated levies from the point of manufacture or

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Taiwan: Taiwan Tax Administration Releases July 2026 Monthly Measures

On 18 August 2026, the Ministry of Finance’s Taxation Administration published the “Important Measures for July 2026” (115年7月份重要措施), detailing the agency’s key tax enforcement actions, policy implementations, and administrative achievements for the month. This monthly bulletin serves as a critical transparency mechanism, outlining progress on tax collection targets, audit activities, legal amendments, and taxpayer service

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