The article presents the GST compliance calendar for January 2026, detailing key due dates for monthly returns, payments, and the annual return. It serves as a reference for businesses to plan filing and payment schedules. The calendar is hosted by IRISGST and includes an interactive selector for other months and years.
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TaxScan · 4 days ago
The Madras High Court has ruled that input tax credit (ITC) claimed by dealers is provisional until they provide proof of the underlying sale transaction. The court directed the dealer to submit the required documentation, emphasizing that ITC cannot be confirmed without supporting evidence. This decision underscores the importance of maintaining proper records for GST compliance.
Business Standard · 10 days ago
India rolled out Next Generation GST Reform (GST 2.0) in September 2025, introducing a simplified two-slab structure of 5% and 18% to replace the previous four-slab system, easing compliance for MSMEs.
ASEAN Briefing · 1 day ago
Foreign investors in Indonesia must register for VAT once their annual turnover exceeds IDR 4.8 billion (US$300,000). After registration, all VAT invoices must be issued and validated through the e‑Faktur system, with monthly reporting and reconciliation required. Non‑compliant invoices and inconsistencies between invoices, returns, and accounting records can trigger audits and penalties.
2FIRSTS · 1 day ago
China’s Ministry of Finance and State Taxation Administration announced that from 1 April 2026, VAT export rebates for e‑cigarette products will be cancelled. The change also reduces battery product rebate rates and eventually cancels them, requiring exporters to adjust customs declarations accordingly.
Ess News · 1 day ago
China will eliminate VAT export rebates for photovoltaic products from April 1, 2026, and will reduce battery export rebates from 9% to 6% between April 1 and December 31, 2026, before fully phasing them out on January 1, 2027. The policy covers a wide range of solar and battery products, including monocrystalline silicon wafers, lithium‑ion batteries, and all‑vanadium redox flow batteries. This marks a significant shift in China’s export incentive regime, potentially increasing export costs for manufacturers.
Pagero · 2 days ago
Malaysia’s Inland Revenue Board (IRBM) has issued several updates to its e‑invoicing guidelines, expanding the use of consolidated invoices for construction materials, extending grace periods for small businesses, and tightening rules for electricity and telecom services. Full compliance is now required by 1 July 2026, with a phased roll‑out schedule and mandatory UBL 2.1 XML/JSON format, digital signatures, and a seven‑year archiving period.