Singapore Boosts Corporate Income Tax Rebate to 50% for Year of Assessment 2026
Singapore sets YA 2026 corporate tax rebate at 40% with a S$1,500 cash grant and S$30,000 cap, representing…
Articles by & updated by Robert Pyne
European Pet Passport Requires ISO-Compliant Microchip and Rabies Vaccination from April
The EU will mandate pet passports and stricter document checks for dogs, cats, and ferrets starting April 22,…
Reform UK Promises to Block Visas for Countries Demanding Slavery Reparations
Reform UK pledges to halt visas for nationals of countries demanding slavery reparations, sparking a major 2026 political…
Work-Permit English Tests See Lower Pass Rates for CGFNS, Pearson PTE Academic, Visascreen
CGFNS lowered the PTE Academic speaking score from 63 to 50 for VisaScreen applicants in 2026, easing U.S.…
New Jersey Sets $150,000 Income Limit for Retirement Income Exclusion in 2026
New Jersey's 2026 retirement income exclusion allows residents age 62+ to exclude up to $150,000 from state taxes…
International Students Can Claim a FICA Tax Refund from Their Employer. Here’s How
Learn how F-1 and J-1 students can claim a 2026 FICA tax refund for Social Security and Medicare…
China Eyes Visa-Free Regime Extension for Russians as One-Year Trial Nears End
China's visa-free trial for Russian citizens remains active through September 14, 2026, allowing 30-day stays for tourism, business,…
Ghana Expands Visa-Free Access and Launches E-Visa Platform Ahead of Africa Day
Ghana will offer visa-free entry to all African nationals starting May 2026, removing the $150 fee to boost…
South Africa Extends Visa-Overstay Amnesty to June 2027 Under Immigration Directive No. 7
South Africa extends visa-overstay amnesty to June 30, 2027, protecting applicants with pending cases from 'undesirable' status while…