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Netherlands to launch digital platform for Pillar Two tax submissions in June 2026

The Dutch Tax and Customs Administration has announced that digital services for Pillar Two global minimum tax filings will go live from 1 June 2026, targeting large multinational enterprises. The Netherlands’ Minimum Tax Act 2024, effective from 31 December 2023, imposes a 15% tax rate on multinational and domestic groups with an annual consolidated turnover...

Angola: AGT waives SAF-T accounting file penalties for 2025

Angola’s General Tax Administration (AGT) has announced that taxpayers will not face penalties for failing to submit their SAF-T accounting files for the 2025 financial year, making compliance voluntary for this period. The decision follows the implementation of the Legal Framework for Invoices under Presidential Decree No. 71/25, which took effect on 20 March 2025....

Turkey signs income tax treaty with Zambia

Turkey’s Revenue Administration announced, on 24 April 2026, that an income tax treaty has been signed with Zambia on 21 April 2026 during the Joint Economic Commission meeting. Signed in Ankara, the agreement aims to improve the investment environment in both countries and make Turkey and Zambia more attractive for investors. Under the treaty, the...

Saudi Arabia ratifies income tax treaty with Bahrain

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...

UK sets out economic response to Middle East conflict, outlines energy and tax measures

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...

France revises tax claim deadlines after withholding tax ruling

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 releases customs tariff amendment details for 2026

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....

Canada: CRA announces key deadlines, changes for 2025 individual income tax returns

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...

South Africa: SARS announces scheduled digital platform maintenance, upgrades

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,...

Netherlands: MoF announces 2026 tax treaty agenda, possible review of Panama agreement

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...