South Africa-United Arab Emirates tax treaty entered into force

The UAE’s Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has launched a new initiative expanding the scope of expenses eligible for VAT refunds for UAE nationals constructing new residences, allowing citizens to claim refunds on an additional range of construction

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has published an updated version of its Interest Rates – Table 3, confirming that the official rate of interest for income tax purposes has increased from 7.75% to 8.00% with effect from 1 June 2026. The

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has issued an updated guide to the Voluntary Disclosure Programme (VDP), replacing the previous version published in August 2023 and incorporating recent legislative amendments and court rulings. The

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has issued revised guidance and additional instructions for the submission of Global Minimum Tax (GMT) Returns and the payment of related liabilities. The Global Anti-Base Erosion (GloBE) Model

The Senate of Burundi, on 21 May 2026, gave its approval to the income tax treaty with the UAE.  The treaty was signed on 16 February 2017. The primary goal of this treaty is to create a transparent tax environment and encourage cross-border

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has published the GMT Registration and Notification – External Guide (GMT-REG-01-G01) on 15 May 2026. SARS has introduced the Global Minimum Tax (GMT) as part of South Africa’s implementation of the