2026 Asia-Pacific Tax Calendar
Key dates for tax filings and compliance deadlines across Asia-Pacific markets in 2026.
January 2026
China Q4 2025 VAT return deadline
Quarterly VAT filing deadline for general taxpayers in China for Q4 2025.
February 2026
Japan consumption tax return (individual)
Annual JCT return filing deadline for individual business operators in Japan.
March 2026
India income tax return (extended deadline)
Extended deadline for filing income tax returns for assessment year 2025-26 in India.
April 2026
Australia new financial year begins
Start of the 2026-27 Australian financial year; new tax rates and thresholds take effect.
South Korea Q1 2026 VAT return
Quarterly VAT return filing deadline for businesses in South Korea.
May 2026
Singapore GST return (monthly filers)
Monthly GST return filing for GST-registered businesses in Singapore.
June 2026
New Zealand end of tax year
End of the 2025-26 tax year in New Zealand; annual tax return preparation begins.
July 2026
Malaysia SST rate change review
Malaysia reviews potential expansion of Sales and Services Tax scope and rates.
August 2026
Thailand mid-year VAT filing
Semi-annual VAT filing deadline for small businesses in Thailand.
October 2026
China Golden Tax Phase IV full enforcement
Full enforcement of China's Golden Tax Phase IV system with enhanced cross-border transaction monitoring.
November 2026
Australia BAS quarterly filing Q1
Quarterly Business Activity Statement filing for Australian GST-registered businesses.
December 2026
Asia-Pacific year-end tax planning deadline
Year-end deadline for tax planning and compliance review across Asia-Pacific markets.