International Tax Americas January 2026

      This e-newsletter gives you an overview of international tax developments being reported globally by KPMG member firms in the Americas Regions between 1 January and 31 January 2026.

       

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      Rodney Lawrence

      Head of Consulting for Strategic Corporates, Tax & Legal

      KPMG International

      Antigua and Barbuda

       

      Antigua and Barbuda

      Proposed legislation

      Various tax topics

      28 January 2026

      2026 budget includes no new taxes. Read more

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      Antigua and Barbuda

      Argentina

       

      Argentina

      Tax legislation approved and regulatory update

      Indirect tax

      27 January 2026

      Advance ruling procedures for imports and exports. Read more

      Tax legislation approved and regulatory update

      Tax compliance

      14 January 2026

      Improvements to advance tax payment reduction regime. Read more

      Tax legislation approved and regulatory update

      Various tax topics

      09 January 2026

      Changes to tax procedure law. Read more

      KPMG publications

      Various tax topics

      06 January 2026

      Recent indirect tax developments. Read more

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      Antigua and Barbuda

      Bahamas

       

      Bahamas

      Administrative and case law

      BEPS Pillar 2

      28 January 2026

      Registration for domestic minimum top-up tax (DMTT) begins early 2026. Read more

      Tax legislation approved and regulatory update

      Tax compliance

      13 January 2026

      Amendments to automatic exchange of financial information law. Read more

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      Barbados

       

      Barbados

      Tax legislation approved and regulatory update

      Income tax

      05 January 2026

      Repeal of 2019 economic substance law, passage of Economic Diversification and Growth Fund Act 2025. Read more

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      Bermuda

       

      Bermuda

      Administrative and case law

      Income tax

      21 January 2026

      New corporate income tax form 001 due February 2, 2026. Read more

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      Brazil

       

      Brazil

      Tax legislation approved and regulatory update

      Tax compliance

      23 January 2026

      Regulatory changes implementing common reporting standard (CRS 2.0). Read more

      Proposed legislation

      Indirect tax

      07 January 2026

      Amendments to indirect tax reform adopted. Read more

      Tax legislation approved and regulatory update

      Indirect tax

      05 January 2026

      Temporary four-month waiver of penalties for tax on goods and services and Value Added Tax (VAT) invoice obligations in early 2026. Read more

      Tax legislation approved and regulatory update

      Tax compliance

      05 January 2026

      Revision of e-invoicing (CFDI) complement for digital platforms. Read more

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      Canada

       

      Canada

      Administrative and case law

      Indirect tax

      29 January 2026

      Mutual fund trailing commissions subject to goods and services tax / harmonized sales tax beginning July 1, 2026. Read more

      Administrative and case law

      Tax compliance

      29 January 2026

      Updated guidance on excessive interest and financing expenses limitation (EIFEL) rules. Read more

      Administrative and case law

      Tax compliance

      28 January 2026

      Updated common reporting standard (CRS) guidance. Read more

      Administrative and case law

      Tax compliance

      23 January 2026

      Updated common reporting standard (CRS) guidance. Read more

      KPMG publications

      Income tax

      09 January 2026

      2025 direct and indirect tax rates and other changes to consider for tax accounting purposes. Read more

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      Cayman Islands

       

      Cayman Islands

      Administrative and case law

      Tax compliance

      28 January 2026

      Quick guide on common reporting standard (CRS 2.0). Read more

      Proposed legislation

      Various tax topics

      07 January 2026

      No new taxes proposed in 2026-2027 budget. Read more

      Tax legislation approved and regulatory update

      Tax compliance

      06 January 2026

      Quick guide on cryptoasset reporting framework (CARF). Read more

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      Chile

       

      Chile

      Administrative and case law

      Income tax

      27 January 2026

      Nonresident shareholders may not request refunds of excess withholding taxes through foreign securities depository or custodian. Read more

      Administrative and case law

      Income tax

      06 January 2026

      Guidance on timing of listing condition for special capital gains regime for listed shares. Read more

       

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      Colombia
       

      Colombia

      Administrative and case law

      Income tax

      29 January 2026

      Support document for acquisitions from non-invoice issuers may be issued in subsequent tax period. Read more

      Tax legislation approved and regulatory update

      Various tax topics

      02 January 2026

      Emergency tax measures to fund 2026 national budget adopted. Read more

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      Costa Rica

       

      Costa Rica

      Tax legislation approved and regulatory update

      Transfer Pricing

      07 January 2026

      Adjusted deadlines for transfer pricing information statements. Read more

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      Dominican Republic
       

      Dominican Republic

      Administrative and case law

      Tax compliance

      28 January 2026

      Large taxpayers required to adopt electronic invoicing. Read more

      Administrative and case law

      Income tax

      14 January 2026

      Guidance regarding application of territoriality principle for tax residents. Read more

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      Grenada
       

      Grenada

      Proposed legislation

      Indirect tax

      28 January 2026

      2026 budget maintains Value Added Tax (VAT) relief. Read more

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      Guyana

       

      Guyana

      Proposed legislation

      Various tax topics

      29 January 2026

      Tax measures in 2026 budget. Read more

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      Honduras

       

      Honduras

      Administrative and case law

      Income tax

      09 January 2026

      Updated 2026 withholding table for income tax. Read more

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      Jamaica
       

      Jamaica

      Tax legislation approved and regulatory update

      Indirect tax

      13 January 2026

      Import duty and general consumption tax relief to support Hurricane Melissa recovery efforts. Read more

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      Mexico

       

      Mexico

      Tax legislation approved and regulatory update

      Various tax topics

      14 January 2026

      Extension of tax incentives for border regions and fuels. Read more

      Tax legislation approved and regulatory update

      Indirect tax

      06 January 2026

      Presidential decree grants excise tax credit on violent-content video games. Read more

      Tax legislation approved and regulatory update

      Tax compliance

      06 January 2026

      Miscellaneous tax resolution for FY2026 clarifies effect of 2026 tax reform on digital platforms. Read more

      Tax legislation approved and regulatory update

      Indirect tax

      05 January 2026

      General foreign trade rules for 2026, amendments to import and export duties law. Read more

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      Saint Kitts and Nevis

       

      Saint Kitts and Nevis

      Proposed legislation

      Various tax topics

      28 January 2026

      No new taxes in 2026 budget. Read more

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      Saint Lucia

       

      Saint Lucia

      Administrative and case law

      Income tax

      07 January 2026

      Withholding tax on payments to nonresident parent company upheld (Caribbean Court of Justice decision). Read more

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      Trinidad and Tobago

       

      Trinidad and Tobago

      Tax legislation approved and regulatory update

      Various tax topics

      12 January 2026

      New taxes in Finance Act 2025 include commercial asset levy. Read more

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