Monday, April 27, 2026
Turkey and Zambia signed an income tax treaty on 21 April 2026 during the Joint Economic Commission meeting. Alongside the agreements signed, key decisions were taken to increase trade volume, encourage mutual investment, and strengthen cooperation through new arrangements. The parties reached agreement on specific projects based on mutual benefit and a win-win approach, while...
The Saudi Council of Ministers approved the ratification of the income tax treaty with Bahrain. This announcement was made by the Saudi Press Agency on 21 April 2026. Bahrain and Saudi Arabia signed a tax treaty on 3 December 2025. The agreement aims to address double taxation and promote investment. Earlier, the Legislative and Legal...
The UK HM Treasury has issued a statement delivered to Parliament by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, setting out the Government’s economic response to the conflict in the Middle East, including a series of tax-related and energy security measures. Addressing the House, the Chancellor said she was updating MPs following the Spring Meetings...
The French tax authorities issued updated administrative comments, on 22 April 2026, clarifying limitation periods for filing tax claims following a ruling by the French Council of State concerning withholding tax dispute deadlines. Background to the dispute In a decision dated 16 February 2026 (No. 500909), the Conseil d’État examined a challenge brought by a...
South Africa has released publication details for tariff amendments notice R7389 under the Customs and Excise Act, 1964, as set out in Government Gazette 54572. The notice, published on 23 April 2026, provides the formal framework for amendments made under section 56 of the Customs and Excise Act, 1964, updating Part 1 of Schedule No....
The Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) has confirmed the filing deadlines for 2025 income tax returns, with important dates varying based on employment status. Filing and payment deadlines Most Canadian taxpayers must file their 2025 income tax return by 30 April 2026. Self-employed individuals and their spouses or common-law partners receive an extended filing deadline of...
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has announced scheduled maintenance and upgrades to its digital platforms on 24 and 26 April 2026 as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen its technology infrastructure. SARS said the upgrades are aimed at supporting its Vision of a smart, modern SARS with unquestionable integrity that is trusted and admired,...
The Netherlands Ministry of Finance has issued a letter to the House of Representatives outlining planned and ongoing negotiations on tax treaties in 2026 on 23 April 2026. A separate government release indicates that the Netherlands is currently negotiating tax treaties with four countries: New Zealand, Nigeria, Peru, and Zimbabwe. Tax treaties provide certainty for...
Bangladesh government plans to introduce a uniform 15% value-added tax (VAT) rate across all sectors, National Board of Revenue (NBR) Chairman Abdur Rahman Khan said at a pre-budget meeting on 21 April 2026. He said “Standard VAT rate will be applied equally for all. Those eligible will receive rebates. However difficult it may be, we...
The Russian Federal Tax Service has reminded taxpayers, on 17 April 2026, that the VAT return for the first quarter of 2026 must be submitted using the updated form, with the deadline for submission set for 27 April 2026. The relevant order of the Federal Tax Service dated 18 December 2025 No. ЕД-7-3/1227@ entered into...