The South African National Treasury has updated the Carbon Offset Regulations under Section 19(c) of the Carbon Tax Act, 2019, on 14 March 2025. The amendments raise the eligibility threshold for energy projects qualifying for carbon offset

Cyprus’ Commissioner of Taxation published Circular 2/2025 on 24 March 2025,  outlining guidelines for rental property owners who haven't opted to exempt their property from VAT. The circular is valid until 31 December 2025. In Cyprus, renting

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has released updated guidance on capital gains tax (CGT) for individuals and businesses on 18 March 2025. This guide provides a basic introduction to capital gains tax (CGT) for companies as defined in

The Swedish Tax Agency released updated guidance on the application of the Most-Favoured-Nation (MFN) clause in the 1995 tax treaty with South Africa on 18 March 2025. According to updated guidance, The Swedish Tax Agency has stated that the MFN

The VAT rate in South Africa will increase from 15.0% to 15.5% starting 1 May 2025, with a planned increase to 16.0% from 1 April 2026. The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has released a set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding the

South Africa's Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana, presented the 2025 Budget Speech on 12 March 2025. The minister has proposed raising the VAT rate and corporate and personal income taxes. However, no changes to personal income tax rebates or