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Regulation is entering a new phase, one defined by enforcement.Across the globe, regulators are no longer just setting e...
09/06/2026

Regulation is entering a new phase, one defined by enforcement.

Across the globe, regulators are no longer just setting expectations, they’re actively enforcing compliance, expanding oversight, and raising the consequences of getting it wrong.

From stricter accounting rules and transfer pricing scrutiny to real-time tax risk and data governance, this month’s Global Insights highlights how jurisdictions are shifting from guidance to enforcement - and what that means for businesses navigating growing regulatory pressure.

Hear it straight from our on‑the‑ground experts worldwide.

Here’s where compliance risk is taking shape right now:

Cameroon - Accounting Compliance Tightens: https://phoenixadvisory-cm.com/2026/05/the-restructuring-of-sanctions-for-violations-related-to-computerised-accounting-under-the2026-finance-law-the-legislature-takes-a-firmer-stance/

Nigeria - Expanded Tax Nexus Rules: https://ng.andersen.com/the-nrs-force-of-attraction-key-nexus-rules-for-non-residents-under-the-nigeria-tax-act/

Thailand - Transfer Pricing Under Scrutiny: https://www.drkilaw.com/en/insight/business-talk/thai-revenue-department-intensifies-transfer-pricing-scrutiny-by-massively-requesting-local-files-drki

UAE - Corporate Tax Oversight Deepens: https://ae.andersen.com/insights/tax-updates/uaecorporate-tax-alert%3Adetailed-guidanceon-connected-persons-director%26officers

Read the full analysis from our global team: https://online.andersen.com/29/2413/june-2026/global-insights---may-2026(1).asp

Trusts have always offered flexibility. That flexibility is now under pressure. The proposed 2026 Federal Budget changes...
04/06/2026

Trusts have always offered flexibility.

That flexibility is now under pressure.

The proposed 2026 Federal Budget changes introduce a 30% minimum tax on discretionary trust distributions, altering how income can be allocated and taxed across family groups and business structures.

If you’re operating through a trust, now is the time to:

> Revisit how income is being allocated across beneficiaries.

> Consider whether current structures still deliver the intended outcome.

> Re-evaluate the role of corporate beneficiaries.

> Assess whether restructuring should be part of your forward planning.

Our latest article breaks down the key questions clients are asking and what actions to start thinking about now.

Read the full article: https://au.andersen.com/minimum-trust-distributions-tax-2026/

The CGT conversation has changed. The real question now is what it means for decisions you haven't made yet. The propose...
01/06/2026

The CGT conversation has changed.

The real question now is what it means for decisions you haven't made yet.

The proposed 2026 Federal Budget changes go well beyond property. They could affect shares, trust interests, long-held family assets and even pre-CGT holdings.

If you hold investment assets, now is the time to:

> Review what you own.

> Understand which gains may be grandfathered.

> Reassess the timing of future sales.

> Model the after-tax impact of the proposed rules.

Our latest article answers the most common client questions we're hearing after the Budget and outlines what to focus on next.

Read the full article: Capital Gains Tax Changes 2026: What Clients Are Asking - https://au.andersen.com/capital-gains-tax-changes-2026/

May Tax Update – Key Developments and Emerging Reforms.Several significant tax developments this month may have practica...
21/05/2026

May Tax Update – Key Developments and Emerging Reforms.

Several significant tax developments this month may have practical implications for businesses, advisers and multinational groups – particularly following the Federal Budget 2026 announcements, international tax reforms and evolving ATO compliance focus areas.

In our May Tax Update, we cover:

> Key Budget measures, including structural reforms across CGT, trusts, business tax and incentives.

> Legislative updates, including the permanent $20,000 instant asset write-off and draft Pillar 2 and CGT reforms.

> OECD and ATO activity, with a continued focus on global minimum tax, transfer pricing and compliance integrity.

> New ATO rulings, guidance and focus areas for 2026 tax time.

> Recent Australian tax cases impacting CGT, deductions and compliance outcomes.

Read the full update to understand what’s changed and what action may be required: https://au.andersen.com/may-2026-monthly-tax-update/

Most Budget commentary covers the headlines. Andersen's Report covers what to do about them. Our analysis covers key mea...
15/05/2026

Most Budget commentary covers the headlines. Andersen's Report covers what to do about them.

Our analysis covers key measures in the 2026 Federal Budget, with practical commentary and the planning decisions that matter before 1 July 2027.

Inside: The discretionary trust reform, the CGT discount replacement, the changes to pre-CGT assets, the negative gearing restrictions, the R&D Tax Incentive reset, and the Pillar Two recalibration for multinational groups.

Read it here → https://au.andersen.com/the-2026-27-federal-budget-report/

08/05/2026

Compliance isn’t getting easier. It’s getting sharper.

Across the globe, regulators aren’t just updating rules, they’re tightening oversight, expanding disclosure requirements, and raising expectations around how businesses report, operate and manage risk.

From tax transparency frameworks to crypto disclosure rules and cross‑border governance, the direction is clear: more visibility, more accountability, and less room for error.

This month’s Andersen Global Insights highlights how jurisdictions are strengthening compliance frameworks to build more transparent and resilient business environments. Hear it straight from our on‑the‑ground experts worldwide.

Here’s where compliance is reshaping the landscape right now:

Nigeria - Strengthening Tax Transparency: https://ng.andersen.com/nigerias-new-tax-framework-transparency-gains-vs-sustainability-challenges/

India - Governance in Financial Regulation: https://www.vaishlaw.com/rbi-notifies-foreign-exchange-management-guarantee-regulations-2026-revised-framework-for-cross-border-guarantees/

Singapore - Year-End Compliance Focus: https://www.boardroomlimited.com/2026/02/05/preparing-for-financial-year-end-a-checklist-for-singapore-companies/

Cyprus - Expanding Crypto Disclosure Rules:https://cy.andersen.com/news/cyprus-news-cyprus-expands-tax-disclosure-rules-covering-crypto-assets/

Poland - Data & Digital Compliance: https://pl.andersen.com/en/newsletter/7789/

Read the full analysis from our global team: https://online.andersen.com/29/2390/may-2026/global-insights---april-2026.asp

Federal Budget 2026 is six days away. For private clients and investors, your tax position could shift overnight. CGT d...
07/05/2026

Federal Budget 2026 is six days away.

For private clients and investors, your tax position could shift overnight. CGT discount reform. Negative gearing. The 30% tax on super balances above $3m. The next phase of personal income tax cuts. Each one is on the table and each one would change how wealth is structured, held and transferred.

The advantage sits with those who prepare before the speech, not after it.

> Review your strategy
> Test your exposure
> Plan your next move

Read the full analysis: https://au.andersen.com/budget-2026-taxpayer-investor-guide/

The Andersen tax team will be analysing every measure that matters to private wealth on Tuesday night with our practitioner commentary on what it means for you, what to do about it, and what's still unclear.

Subscribe at the Andersen Budget 2026 hub: https://au.andersen.com/federal-budget-2026-27/

The most disruptive Budget changes aren’t always the ones that trend, they’re the ones that change your after-tax outcom...
06/05/2026

The most disruptive Budget changes aren’t always the ones that trend, they’re the ones that change your after-tax outcomes and raise the cost of doing business.

Right now, reform signals are clustering around:

> CGT discount reform (potentially reduced or tiered).
> $20k instant asset write-off settings under review.
> EV FBT exemptions tightening across a transition period.
> R&D incentive eligibility/compliance changes.

If you’re in business leadership, finance, HR, or ops, this is a good moment to pressure-test your assumptions.

📌 Full article: https://au.andersen.com/federal-budget-2026-employer-watch-list/

Part of Andersen Australia's ongoing Federal Budget 2026–27 coverage.
Full hub: https://au.andersen.com/federal-budget-2026-27/

The 2026 Federal Budget is next week, and the real question isn't what will be announced - it's which tax concessions s...
05/05/2026

The 2026 Federal Budget is next week, and the real question isn't what will be announced - it's which tax concessions survive it.

CGT discount reform is leading the conversation, but it's one of several areas on the table alongside negative gearing, family trust taxation, FBT and EV concessions, the instant asset write-off, expanded ATO compliance, and possible business tax reform.

A reduction in the CGT discount alone would materially change the after-tax outcome on investment property and share portfolio sales. Combined with the other reforms on the table, Budget night could reset the rules for Australian investors.

Read the full analysis: https://au.andersen.com/federal-budget-2026-what-should-you-expect/

Part of Andersen Australia's ongoing Federal Budget 2026–27 coverage.
Full hub: https://au.andersen.com/federal-budget-2026-27/

April Tax Update - Key Changes Now in Effect. Several tax developments this month may have practical implications for bu...
23/04/2026

April Tax Update - Key Changes Now in Effect.

Several tax developments this month may have practical implications for businesses, employers and advisers - particularly across fuel costs, superannuation and ATO compliance.

In our April Tax Update, we cover:

> Fuel excise and road user charge relief now law (and who may benefit).

> Superannuation reforms, including Division 296 and Payday Super developments.

> New ATO rulings, compliance focus areas and temporary relief measures.

> Recent Australian tax cases impacting CGT, deductions and profit‑making ventures.

Read the full update to understand what’s changed and what action may be required: https://au.andersen.com/april-2026-monthly-tax-update/

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