UAE: FTA issues corporate tax FAQ covering Free Zones, exemptions, compliance
The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has published a summary of its Private Clarifications on Corporate Tax issued up to May 2026, consolidating the guidance into a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) format, providing clarification on the application
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South Africa: Tax Court upholds GAAR challenge to dividend stripping scheme
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has published a South African Tax Court judgment upholding the application of the general anti-avoidance rule (GAAR) in a case involving shareholders of an investment company on 7 July 2026. The South
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Kenya: KRA sets 8% interest rate for fringe benefits, non-resident loans through year-end
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) released a public notice on 8 July 2026Â regarding updates to the market interest rate for fringe benefit tax and the deemed interest rate on specific non-resident loans for July, August, and September
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Botswana introduces new tax administration Act, updates income tax and VAT
Botswana has announced the re-enactment of the Income Tax Act and the Value Added Tax (VAT) Act, amendments to the Customs Act, and the introduction of a new Tax Administration Act aimed at harmonising administrative and procedural rules for both
See MoreUAE updates Pillar Two guidance with OECD 2026 commentary, administrative guidance
The UAE has updated the guidance for its domestic Pillar Two regime by issuing Ministerial Decision No. 96 of 2026 on the Commentary and Agreed Administrative Guidance for the Purposes of Cabinet Decision No. 142 of 2024 on the Imposition of Top-Up
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UAE: FTA issues updated VAT guide for educational services
The UAE's Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has published an updated Education Sector VAT Tax Guide (VATGED1), providing detailed guidance on the VAT treatment of educational services and related goods and services. The June 2026 guide explains the VAT
See MoreKenya: KRA eliminates excise duty on bottled water
The Kenya Revenue Authority announced on 6 July 2026 that, under the Finance Act, 2026, which amends the First Schedule to the Excise Duty Act (Cap. 472), excise duty on bottled water has been abolished with effect from 1 July 2026. The announcement
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Hong Kong, Morocco to start second round of tax treaty negotiations
The Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has announced that Hong Kong and Morocco will conduct a second round of negotiations on an income tax treaty from 13 to 17 July 2026. If an agreement is reached, it will help prevent double taxation
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Qatar: GTA implements sugar-tiered excise tax on sweetened beverages from July 2026
Qatar’s General Tax Authority (GTA) has announced the implementation of a new Excise Tax mechanism on Sweetened Drinks, effective 6 July 2026, based on a Tiered Volumetric Model under which the applicable tax is calculated according to the amount
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Nigeria rolls out presumptive tax regime for informal sector, bans cash and roadblock collection
Nigeria's Joint Revenue Board published the Presumptive Tax Regulations, 2026, which were originally issued in the Official Gazette on 13 May 2026 and took effect from 1 January 2026. The Nigeria Presumptive Tax Regulations, 2026, serve as a
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Turkey issues final guidance on new corporate income tax incentives
Turkey's Tax Administration has issued General Communiqué No. 26, providing final guidance on the corporate income tax amendments introduced by Law No. 7577 and Law No. 7582. The Communiqué, which entered into force on 4 July 2026, confirms the
See MoreUAE adopts OECD side-by-side tax framework
The UAE issued Ministerial Decision No. 96 of 2026 (MD 96/2026), on 22 June 2026, which formally adopts the most recent OECD interpretive materials for the UAE's Qualified Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax (QDMTT) regime. It specifically adopts three
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Zambia extends fuel excise duty relief through September 2026
Zambia has extended the temporary suspension of excise duty on petrol and diesel, together with the zero-rating of Value Added Tax (VAT) on the two fuel products, for another 90 days. The extension applies from 1 July to 30 September 2026 and is
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Malawi: MRA transitions from fiscal devices to real-time electronic invoicing
The Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) has confirmed on 23 June 2026 that it had reached a major milestone in its digital transformation agenda with the successful migration of more than 8,260 of approximately 9,000 targeted VAT-registered businesses to
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Kenya: KRA launches six-month tax amnesty initiative
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) announced on 3 July 2026 that it has rolled out a new tax relief programme designed to ease the financial burden on citizens while simultaneously boosting domestic revenue. Building upon two previous campaigns
See MoreSouth Africa: SARS launches 2026 tax filing season with expanded auto-assessments, digital upgrades
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
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Nigeria: Tariff reforms, green tax framework enter into force
Nigeria's federal government has unveiled sweeping tariff restructuring and environmental tax measures set to commence on 1 July 2026, according to the 2026 Fiscal Policy Measures (FPM) circular issued by Minister of Finance Wale Edun. The
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Zimbabwe issues guidance on China’s zero-tariff programme for eligible exports
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) has published guidance outlining the requirements for exporters seeking to benefit from China's zero-tariff programme for eligible goods originating from Zimbabwe. Under the programme, qualifying Zimbabwean
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