Asia Pacific

India: Tax Dept Directs District Legal Service Authority Panchkula SO 4459(E) 2026

On 12 August 2026 the Income Tax Department issued Notification No 113/2026 under Section 45 3 a i read with Section 45 4 b of the Income Tax Act 2025 establishing procedural guidelines for the District Legal Service Authority Panchkula under Scheme Office SO 4459E The notification clarifies the authorities role in facilitating tax dispute

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Indonesia: South Sulawesi Tax Body Holds Public Forum on Final PPh for UMKM

In August 2026, the South Sulawesi Tax Directorate organized a public forum on the final withholding tax (PPh) for micro, small and medium enterprises (UMKM). The forum addresses the implementation of PMK No. 13/2025 on Final Withholding Tax for UMKM, which takes effect in 2026 and introduces simplified reporting thresholds. Key Takeaways Streamlined filing requirements

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Azerbaijan: State Tax Service Publishes 2025 Annual Report on Performance

As of 11 August 2026, Azerbaijan’s State Tax Service released its 2025 annual report, detailing revenue collection, enforcement outcomes, and service initiatives, and made the document publicly available on its official website alongside the 2024 report for comparative analysis. Key Takeaways Revenue Highlights: The report shows total tax receipts exceeding 12 billion manat, driven by growth

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Indonesia: Jakarta South Tax Directorate Hosts BDS 2026 National Food Bazaar

August 2026, the Jakarta South Tax Directorate, together with KPP Pratama Jakarta, organized the BDS 2026 National Food Bazaar as part of an economic empowerment program. The event aligns with Law No. 6/2023 on Tax Incentives for Economic Zones, which provides fiscal incentives for activities that stimulate regional development and entrepreneurship. Key Takeaways The bazaar

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Azerbaijan: Active VAT Payers Nationwide Increase by 5.8%

As of 11 August 2026, the State Tax Service reported that the number of active VAT‑registered taxpayers across Azerbaijan rose by 5.8 % compared with the start of the year, reaching 61,805 entities, while the overall taxpayer base grew by 3.4 % to 888,320. Key Takeaways Broad‑Based Growth: The increase spans multiple sectors, reflecting heightened economic activity

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Cambodia: Tax Amendments Effective August 13, 2026: Expanded Royal Working Group Role

The General Department of Taxation (GDT) of Cambodia has recently released a series of regulatory updates that constitute a comprehensive overhaul of the nation’s tax administration framework. These updates, published in the official Gazette and accessible through the GDT’s online news portal, comprise amendment No. 2026/1422 to the Implementing Regulation on Customs and Tax Procedures, together

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Indonesia: Hard Times, Self‑Reliance, Then Taxes? Understanding Post‑Success Levies

Recent discourse from the Directorate General of Taxes explores the fiscal implications faced by businesses that transition from periods of financial hardship to subsequent success. The narrative underscores how increased profitability triggers higher tax obligations, prompting entrepreneurs to reconsider their financial planning and compliance strategies. This phenomenon is particularly relevant in the context of Indonesia’s

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Cambodia: Cambodia Tax Authority Joins International Tax Cooperation Forum 2026-2027

On 11 August 2026 the Cambodia General Department of Taxation confirmed participation in the International Tax Cooperation Forum 2026-2027 a multilateral platform comprising 45 tax administrations from Asia-Pacific jurisdictions. The forum focuses on harmonizing transfer pricing documentation standards advancing BEPS Action 13 country-by-country reporting enhancements and negotiating bilateral advance pricing agreements APAs to reduce double

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Fiji: Fiji Enhances Frontline Port Security at Suva through Customs Collaboration

On 11 August 2026, the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS) delivered a comprehensive Border Security Awareness Session for frontline personnel at the Port of Suva, targeting Security Officers and Grid Guards who constitute the first line of defence for Fiji’s maritime gateways. The training formed part of a broader strategic initiative to reinforce the

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Solomon Islands: Solomon Islands Government Launches Formal Tax Policy Work Programme 2026–2028

The Government of the Solomon Islands, through the Inland Revenue Division (IRD), has officially released its draft Formal Tax Policy Work Programme covering the period 2026 to 2028, marking a significant step toward systematic tax reform and modernization of the national tax framework. This draft document is the culmination of extensive internal review processes within

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