Kenya replaces 2006 transfer pricing rules with new framework
Kenya’s Income Tax (Transfer Pricing) Rules, 2026 (the 2026 TP Rules) took effect on 12 August 2026, replacing the Income Tax (Transfer Pricing) Rules, 2006 (the 2006 TP Rules). The rules were made by Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury
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UAE: MoF updates e-invoicing accreditation rules for service providers
The UAE Ministry of Finance announced that it released Ministerial Decision No. 168 of 2026 on 9 October 2026, establishing new requirements for companies that provide electronic invoicing services in the UAE. The decision replaces Ministerial
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Kenya enacts minimum top-up tax regulations for multinational enterprises
The National Treasury of Kenya has published the Income Tax (Minimum Top Up Tax) Regulations, 2026 (Legal Notice No. 189), establishing a comprehensive legal framework to enforce a 15% minimum effective tax rate on large multinational corporations
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Bahrain: NBR revises excise refund threshold for re-exported goods
Bahrain’s National Bureau for Revenue (NBR) has published Version 1.2 of its Excise Guide on 6 October 2026, changing the minimum value of re-exported excise goods that qualify for a refund of excise. Under Section 2.7, excise paid on goods
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UAE issues new accreditation framework for e-invoicing service providers
UAE’s Ministry of Finance (MoF) has issued Ministerial Decision No. 168 of 2026 on the Eligibility Criteria and Accreditation Procedures for Service Providers under the Electronic Invoicing System. The Decision repeals Ministerial Decision No. 64
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South Africa: RAF asks Treasury to raise petrol, diesel levy
South Africa’s Road Accident Fund (RAF) wants the National Treasury to raise the RAF levy on petrol and diesel from ZAR 2.25 per litre to ZAR 3 per litre, saying it needs a stronger funding base, according to its 2025/26 annual report. The levy
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Algeria: Finance Bill 2027 proposes stricter digital reporting, new investment incentives
Algeria’s Council of Ministers approved the Finance Bill for 2027 on 4 October 2026, which introduces significant updates to the nation's tax regulations and corporate reporting duties. The bill was presented by the Minister of Finance on 12
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Rwanda extends corporate tax holiday for microfinance institutions by five years
Rwanda has published Ministerial Order No. 008/26/10/TC of 24 September 2026, establishing the statutory conditions under which approved deposit-taking microfinance institutions (MFIs) can extend their 0% corporate income tax (CIT) rate. The order
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UAE: Tax Authority issues Top-up tax guide to clarify scope and registration under Pillar Two
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has issued a new Top-up Tax Guide on Scope and Registration on 7 October 2026. The Guide supports Multinational Enterprise (MNE) Groups in understanding how the Top-up Tax on
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UAE clarifies mandatory reverse charge rules for metal scrap trading
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has issued Public Clarification VATP047 on Cabinet Decision No. 153 of 2025, which makes the reverse charge mechanism mandatory for metal scrap trading between UAE VAT registrants. The
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Turkey introduces specialised audits for tax evasion, transfer pricing
Turkey’s Tax Audit Board announced that three new specialised departments would become fully operational from 1 October 2026 as part of efforts to strengthen tax audits through specialisation, data analytics, digital auditing and risk-based
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UAE: FTA issues guidance on free zone, designated zone tests
The UAE’s Federal Tax Authority (FTA) issued Tax Public Clarification – TAXP010 on 2 October 2026. It sets out how a business can determine whether its location is a Free Zone or a Designated Zone under each of the three tax laws. The
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Nigeria: MoF cuts late tax payment interest rates from October 2026
Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Finance has introduced new rules for calculating interest on unpaid taxes, linking the cost directly to market rates on 24 September 2026, according to an X post. The Nigeria Tax Administration (Interest on Late
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Bahrain: NBR revises VAT registration, deregistration guidance
Bahrain's National Bureau for Revenue (NBR) has issued revised editions of its VAT Registration Guide and VAT Deregistration Manual, dated 29 September 2026 and 28 September 2026 respectively. What the guides cover The VAT Registration Guide
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Czech Republic, Gabon initials new income tax treaty
The Czech Republic and Gabon have concluded negotiations and initialled a new income tax treaty on 1 October 2026. This follows officials from the Czech Republic and Gabon resuming negotiations for a new income tax treaty on 18 February 2025. The
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Lebanon sets inheritance tax procedures under 2026 budget law
Lebanon’s Finance Minister had issued a decision detailing the procedures for implementing inheritance tax provisions introduced under Article 45 of the 2026 General Budget Law. The decision had established practical mechanisms for applying the
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Egypt unveils VAT, tax measures in 2026-27 citizen budget
Egypt’s Ministry of Finance (MoF) had published the 2026/2027 Citizen Budget on 19 September, outlining measures covering income tax, VAT, real estate tax, tax administration and customs. The package had focused on supporting healthcare,
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Kuwait updates portal for DMTT registration amendments
Kuwait’s Ministry of Finance (MoF) had updated its tax services portal on 28 September 2026 to allow multinational enterprise (MNE) groups registered for the Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax (DMTT) to review and amend their registration applications.
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