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Red tape is out. The Philippines Importer Accreditation 2026 update triples validity and lowers costs, making it easier than ever to trade in the Philippines.

The taxman is stepping back. New Philippines Fuel Tax Relief rules suspend levies on LPG and kerosene to help Filipinos fight 2026’s rising inflation.

The trade war just cooled down. Colombia Customs Duties & Trade Tariffs won’t hit 100% across the board as Petro pivots to “smart tariffs” to protect the economy.

Brussels is building a wall. The new EU Steel Import Tariffs 2026 agreement halves duty-free quotas and doubles out-of-quota taxes to 50% to save European steel.

The bill has arrived. The CRA is enforcing the Canada Retroactive DST, covering four years of tech revenue despite ongoing international trade friction.

The ATO is taking the “human” out of the first stage of audits. With the new Australia Related-Party Financing framework, AI will now scan for artificial debt shifting.

Tax-free premiums are back. The CBDT’s new India Angel Tax guidelines provide a definitive list of exempt foreign jurisdictions to boost startup funding.

The UN is moving fast. A new resolution adopts the protocol for UN Digital Services Taxation, favoring a simplified withholding model for developing countries.

The era of unlimited business relief is over. HMRC’s latest directive on the IHT BPR Cap 2026 explains how to navigate the new £2.5m limit and 20% tax on surplus assets.

Brazil’s tax reform has a new brain. The Brazil IBS Management Committee is now active, paving the way for a unified, digital-first VAT distribution.