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Middle East Briefing

Oman E-Invoicing and Qatar’s CbCR Tabadol Portal: The GCC’s Digital Tax Infrastructure Push

03/11/2026

Oman and Qatar are advancing the GCC’s shift toward digital tax administration through new compliance platforms. Oman’s upcoming Fawtara e-invoicing system will introduce structured digital invoicing and real-time transaction monitoring, while Qatar’s Tabadol portal strengthens tax transparency by enabling multinational companies to submit Country-by-Country Reports in line with OECD BEPS standards.

China Briefing

China Monthly Tax Brief: February 2026

03/11/2026

China monthly tax brief February 2026 highlights a pivotal month shaped by the rollout of the new VAT Law and a surge of aligning tax policies. New incentives, compliance signals, and special zone updates together redefine China’s evolving tax environment.

India Briefing

India Relaxes FDI Rules for Neighboring Countries, Allowing Minority Investments via Automatic Route

03/11/2026

India has eased Press Note 3 restrictions by allowing sub-10 percent minority investments from neighboring countries through the automatic route and introducing a 60-day fast-track approval system for manufacturing sectors.

India Briefing

India's New FDI Rules for Land-Border Countries: 60-Day Approval, Beneficial Ownership Explained

03/11/2026

India has revised FDI rules for land border countries with clearer beneficial ownership norms and a 60-day approval process to attract investment into key manufacturing sectors.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam Responds to Rising Oil Prices: Emergency Measures and New Initiatives

03/10/2026

Vietnam is responding to a sudden surge in global oil prices triggered by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

China Briefing

China's Updated Catalogue of Encouraged Service Imports (2026): Opportunities for Global Service Providers

03/10/2026

China’s updated Catalogue of Encouraged Service Imports (2026) identifies priority sectors to import high-quality international services.

India Briefing

Business Opportunities for Italian SMEs in India Under the India–EU Free Trade Agreement

03/10/2026

Explore how Italian SMEs can benefit from the India–EU Free Trade Agreement through improved market access, tariff reductions, and supply chain opportunities in India.

ASEAN Briefing

Vietnam Eases Foreign Access to Equities: What the New Rules Mean for Global Investors

03/10/2026

Vietnam’s new equity market reforms ease foreign investor access and support a potential FTSE emerging market upgrade in 2026.

India Briefing

India–EU FTA: Turning Market Access into an Operating Advantage for EU Businesses

03/10/2026

The India–EU FTA opens major opportunities for EU exporters and investors through tariff cuts, services liberalization, and integrated supply chains across India.

Middle East Briefing

UAE VAT Credits Expiring in 2026: What Finance Teams Need to Know

03/10/2026

The 2026 UAE VAT amendments introduce a five-year limit on recovering excess input VAT, meaning businesses must review and claim historical VAT credits before they expire.

India Briefing

Understanding Rules of Origin in the India–EU FTA: What Exporters Must Know

03/10/2026

Rules of Origin in the India–EU FTA will shape sourcing, manufacturing, and tariff eligibility for exporters. Understand compliance, cumulation rules, and supply chain implications.

India Briefing

India-EU FTA Product-Specific Rules of Origin: What Annex 3-A Means for Manufacturers and Supply Chains

03/10/2026

Understand the India-EU free trade agreement (FTA) product-specific Rules of Origin (RoO) to determine your product's eligibility for preferential tariffs and strategically restructure your supply chain for duty-free market access.