Qatar: GTA extends global and domestic minimum tax registration deadline
Qatar’s General Tax Authority (GTA) announced on 4 November 2026 that it has extended the registration deadline for the Global and Domestic Minimum Tax to 31 January 2027. The extension applies to multinational enterprise groups and joint venture
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Kuwait approves draft excise tax law on tobacco, drinks
Kuwait’s Cabinet approved a draft decree-law on 27 October 2026 to adopt the GCC Unified Excise Tax Agreement and its amendment, proposing new selective excise taxes on tobacco products and beverages. The draft was referred to Emir Sheikh Mishal
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South Africa cuts diesel price from 4 November after fuel-tax relief
South Africa’s Department of Petroleum announced on Tuesday, 3 November 2026, that the wholesale diesel price will fall by up to ZAR 1.20 a litre from 4 November. The regulated petrol price will decline by only 1 cent a litre. The finance
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South Africa: SARS issues guide on 15% tax rate, incentives for SEZs
South Africa's tax authority, the South African Revenue Service (SARS), issued a new guide to income tax benefits in Special Economic Zones (SEZs) on 27 October 2026. The guide explains the special income tax dispensation under the Income Tax Act 58
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Israel, Kazakhstan sign income tax treaty
Israel and Kazakhstan signed an income tax treaty on 2 November 2026, following more than a decade of negotiations, according to a release by Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The agreement was signed during the tenth meeting of the
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UAE announces administrative penalties for breaches of e-invoicing system
The UAE has established the violations and administrative penalties for breaches of the Electronic Invoicing System legislation through Cabinet Decision No. 173 of 2026. Issued by Prime Minister Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum on the presentation of
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UAE launches TAWWER portal for R&D tax credit pre-approval
The Emirates Research and Development Council (ERDC) has launched the online portal, TAWWER, for submitting research and development (R&D) projects for pre-approval under the UAE R&D tax credit programme, which applies to tax periods or
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US to suspend South Africa and Rwanda from duty-free trade access
The US will remove South Africa and Rwanda from its main duty-free trade programme for sub-Saharan Africa starting 1 January 2027. US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer announced the decision on 2 November 2026. The programme, African Growth and
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Nigeria, Russia sign customs mutual assistance agreement
Nigeria and Russia signed an agreement on mutual administrative assistance in customs matters on 28 October 2026, according to a Telegram post by the Russian Embassy in Nigeria. The agreement covers information exchange, action against customs
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UAE: MoF eases e-invoicing penalty rules ahead of mandatory rollout
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Finance has announced on 30 October 2026, a new Cabinet Decision on Administrative Penalties relating to the UAE eInvoicing framework, replacing Cabinet Decision No. (106) of 2025. The amendments follow
See MoreSouth Africa: SARS issues updated guide on mutual agreement procedures
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) issued the Guide on Mutual Agreement Procedures (Issue 4) on 23 October 2026. It replaces Issue 3, dated 20 March 2020. The guide explains how the mutual agreement procedure (MAP) lets the competent
See MoreNigeria joins CARF MCAA, addendum to CRS MCAA
Nigeria signed the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on Automatic Exchange of Information under the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF MCAA) on 28 October 2026, according to an OECD update. The CARF MCAA creates a framework for the
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Algeria: Tax Assistance Convention enters into force
The OECD-Council of Europe Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters, as amended by the 2010 Protocol, entered into force for Algeria on 1 November 2026. The Multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax
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Namibia announces FY2026/27 mid-year budget review, outlines VAT reforms and tax amnesty
Namibia’s Ministry of Finance released the FY2026/27 Mid-Year Budget Review Statement on 22 October 2026, detailing key tax policy adjustments, administrative reforms, and sectoral tax relief measures. The Budget will proceed through the
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Qatar to accept electronic lab certificates for sweetened drink registration
Qatar’s General Tax Authority (GTA) has announced that certificates of analysis required to register sweetened drinks will be accepted electronically through the Dhareeba platform from 1 November 2026. The authority said the change will work
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South Africa updates tax payment guide on foreign payments, designates Investec for GMT
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has updated its SARS Payment Guide, effective 16 October 2026, clarifying that Investec Bank is now the designated bank for Global Minimum Tax (GMT) foreign payments. Other foreign payments still go
See MoreUAE amends e-invoicing rules easing burden on businesses
The UAE Ministry of Finance has issued Ministerial Decision No. 197 of 2026, amending certain provisions of Ministerial Decision No. 243 of 2025 on the Electronic Invoicing System. The Decision became effective from 1 October 2026. The amendments
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Ghana: GRA introduces real-time VAT collection on cross-border digital services
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) announced on 14 October 2026 a new method for collecting value added tax (VAT) and related levies on certain digital services. The method took effect on 15 October 2026. Commercial banks and other designated payment
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