SARS outlines SEZ tax incentives and licensing rules for SMMEs to support investment and trade. The South African Revenue Service (SARS) published the Traders and Travellers Connect Edition 5 on 9 June 2025, highlighting the benefits of special

The UAE’s CEPAs with Costa Rica and Mauritius took effect on 2 April 2025, reducing tariffs and boosting trade ties.  The UAE’s Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements (CEPAs) with Costa Rica and Mauritius took effect on 2 April 2025,

SARS has published updated average exchange rates for key foreign currencies to assist taxpayers with 2025 income and expenditure conversions. The South African Revenue Services (SARS) released updated Average Exchange Rates on 3 June 2025,

The EU and the UAE began talks for a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) on 28 May 2025 to promote economic transformation in both regions.  The European Union and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) formally launched negotiations for a bilateral

Russia has approved a new tax treaty with the UAE to enhance tax cooperation and replace the limited 2011 agreement.  Russia’s government has approved a draft law to ratify a new income and capital tax treaty with the UAE on 29 May

SARS lowers official interest rate for fringe benefits on employer loans from 8.50% to 8.25%, effective 1 June 2025.  The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has announced a reduction in the official interest rate used to calculate fringe