Cross-border Tax & Business Updates

India–France Expand Energy Cooperation — 26 Sep 2026

India and France are advancing cooperation on EPR nuclear technology, supply-chain localisation and pumped hydro storage, creating potential opportunities for international technology, engineering and manufacturing companies participating in India’s energy ecosystem.

OECD Releases New Global Minimum Tax Package — 11 Sep 2026

The OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework has released a new Pillar Two implementation package covering legislative review, updates to the GloBE Information Return and additional administrative guidance for multinational groups. OECD

Pillar Two Rules Move Toward Greater Global Consistency — 11 Sep 2026

A new peer-review framework will assess whether jurisdictions' IIR, UTPR and Qualified Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax rules are consistent with the OECD Global Minimum Tax framework—important for multinational groups operating across multiple jurisdictions.

OECD Updates Guidance on Intra-group Services — 2026

The OECD is reviewing Chapter VII of its Transfer Pricing Guidelines relating to intra-group services. Public comments have been published, with further consultation scheduled for November 2026.

India–Japan Cooperation Opens New Cross-border Opportunities — 2026

Deeper India–Japan cooperation across investment, technology, research, infrastructure and financial services creates additional opportunities for Japanese businesses considering India as a market, operating base or investment destination.