UAE Natural Person Corporate Tax Registration: FTA Rules for Freelancers and Consultants
Natural persons in the UAE must register for Corporate Tax once business turnover exceeds AED 1 million. Salary…
USCIS Confirms Extended Employment Authorization Documents for Yemen TPS Holders
Yemen TPS and work authorization extended to July 17, 2026, by court order. Categories A12 and C19 qualify;…
GSTAT Proposes Procedural Reform, Relaxes Filing Requirements in Draft Rule Amendments
India's GSTAT proposes extended filing correction periods while the U.S. USCIS implements stricter signature denial rules effective July…
Australia Visa Fees Rise July 1, 2026: Skilled, Partner, Visitor Up
Australia increased visa fees on July 1, 2026, impacting Skilled, Partner, and Visitor visas. Fees are set by…
India to Add Foreign Account Data to AIS Form 168 Under AEOI: Key for Nris
India's CBDT mandates uploading foreign financial data into taxpayer AIS Form 168 within 90 days, impacting residents and…
Home Affairs Drops Medical Report Requirement for Select Visa Applicants
South Africa waives visa medical reports as of July 2026, simplifying immigration while the U.S. maintains strict medical…
Newcomers: Claim Prorated Non-Refundable Credits as a Canadian Tax Resident Through CRA
Newcomers to Canada can apply for benefits like CCB and CGEB immediately upon arrival; annual tax filing is…
US Court Orders USCIS to Resume Frozen Green Card and Work Permit Cases
A federal judge ordered USCIS to resume processing green card and work permit applications that were frozen based…
UK Visa Brake 2026 Blocks Student and Skilled Worker Applicants
UK introduces 2026 visa brake, blocking Student and Skilled Worker visas for specific nationalities to curb asylum claims,…
Green Card Holders Returning from Long Stays Urged to Carry Documentation of U.S. Ties
New 2026 rules and a Supreme Court ruling tighten Green Card travel scrutiny and filing requirements, giving CBP…
Indian Passport and Visa Appointments in UAE Move Online with Emergency Certificate Priority
Indian missions in the UAE launched an online appointment portal for passports and visas following a provider change…
Japan Overhauls Permanent Residency with Mandatory Language Requirements
Japan overhauls permanent residency with a mandatory language program, a 200,000 yen fee, and a five-year visa requirement…
Navigating 401(k), Profit-Sharing, and Safe Harbor 401(k) Compliance in 2026
U.S. employers in 2026 must follow strict IRS rules for qualified retirement plans to keep tax benefits, with…
Canada Departure Tax Triggers Deemed Disposition and Capital Gain for Prs, Workers, Students Leaving
The Canada departure tax triggers a 'deemed disposition' on assets when leaving the country, requiring specific CRA filings…