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Policy & Legal Updates
Source: China Briefing

Asia Transfer Pricing Brief Highlights Q2 2026 Updates in UAE, Singapore, and Vietnam

China Briefing reported key transfer pricing updates across Asia and the Middle East for the second quarter of 2026. In the UAE, Ministerial Decision No. 96 of 2026 adopted the latest OECD Pillar Two guidance, while Singapore clarified rules for share-based compensation and Vietnam issued Decree No. 255/2026/ND-CP. Foreign-invested enterprises are advised to review existing intercompany pricing policies against the revised frameworks.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: China Briefing

China Tightens Offshore Trust and Overseas Income Tax Rules for Resident Individuals

China has implemented strict individual income tax rules for offshore trusts, imposing a 20 percent tax rate across asset funding, trust income, and distributions. The Ministry of Finance and State Taxation Administration established a 90-day transitional compliance window closing on October 22, 2026, allowing taxpayers to settle historical trust liabilities without late surcharges. Cross-border tax enforcement is increasingly supported by automated data exchange under the Common Reporting Standard.

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