South Africa-United Arab Emirates tax treaty entered into force

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has released updated interest rate tables on 22 January 2026. Interest rates charged in terms of the legislation administered by SARS are split into three main categories, namely: interest charged on

The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) published the Taxpayer User Manual - Registration of Deactivated Corporate Tax TRN (Version 2.0.0.0) on 23 January 2026, providing guidance for corporate taxpayers seeking to reactivate a previously de-registered

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has released updated guidance on turnover tax for micro businesses, aimed at helping small enterprises navigate the simplified tax regime. The new resources include the Tax Guide for Micro Businesses (Issue

Japan and the UAE concluded the seventh round of negotiations for their Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) in Tokyo, held from 19 to 22 January 2026. The meeting was attended, from the Japanese side, by TAKAHASHI Katsuhiko, Ambassador for

The UAE Federal Tax Authority has issued an updated guide, Taxable Persons Guide for Excise Tax - ETGTP1, on 2 January 2026. This guide is the main reference guide to Excise Tax in the UAE. It provides you with: an overview of the main

The UAE’s Federal Tax Authority (FTA) issued guidance on the Profit Margin Scheme (VATGPM1) on 5 January 2026. The scheme, an optional VAT method, is designed to prevent double taxation on certain goods. The guide outlines eligible goods and