South Africa signs protocol to amend tax treaty with Cyprus

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has launched the 2026 tax filing season, introducing new enhancements aimed at simplifying the filing process and broadening the scope of its auto-assessment programme. SARS stated that these improvements

Cyprus has ratified the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on the Exchange of GloBE Information (GIR MCAA), with the ratification published in the Official Gazette on 26 June 2026. Having signed the agreement on 12 May 2026, Cyprus joins

Cyprus has ratified the income tax treaty with Kyrgyzstan, with the ratification published in the Official Gazette on 26 June 2026. Signed on 8 June 2026, the agreement is expected to strengthen economic, trade, and investment ties between the

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has published a statement welcoming the unanimous Constitutional Court judgment in Lueven Metals (Pty) Ltd v Commissioner for the South African Revenue Service, delivered on 23 June 2026, which confirms SARS'

The Cyprus Tax Department announced on 18 June 2026 that it has activated the TAXISnet System for 2025 Individual Income Tax Return submissions at https://taxisnet.mof.gov.cy. Under Council of Ministers Decree K.D.P. 52/2025, employees,

Cyprus has pushed back the filing deadline for 2025 individual income tax returns to 31 October 2026, giving taxpayers extended time to prepare and submit their annual declarations without triggering penalties. The Council of Ministers issued the