Bahrain ratifies tax treaty with Saudi Arabia
Bahrain issued Law (32) of 2026 on 14 June 2026, approving the ratification of the income tax treaty with Saudi Arabia. Signed on 3 December 2025, the provisions of the agreement apply to Bahrain corporate income tax as well as Saudi Zakat and
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UAE: MoF releases e-invoicing guidelines version 1.1, adding storage and advance payment/retention clarifications
The UAE Ministry of Finance has issued the UAE Electronic Invoicing Guidelines Version 1.1, dated 1 June 2026. The key updates introduced in Version 1.1 include the addition of: Appendix 4 - Further guidance in respect of storage obligations
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Egypt introduces digital real estate tax platform, compliance incentives
Egypt has introduced a package of electronic real estate tax services and taxpayer relief measures, including the launch of its first mobile application for real estate tax services, expanded exemptions for primary residences and incentives for
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Turkey extends preferential WHT treatment for treasury-backed securities
Turkey has extended the application period of the 0% withholding tax (WHT) rate on income and gains derived from government bonds, Treasury bills and certain lease certificates by six months, following the publication of Presidential Decision No.
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Slovak Republic to sign new income tax treaty with Egypt
The government of the Slovak Republic approved the signing of a new income tax treaty with Egypt via Resolution 252/2026 on 17 June 2026. The agreement is intended to eliminate double taxation, enhance economic cooperation, and combat tax evasion
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Nigeria: Federal government issues transition guidelines for Tax Acts 2025
Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Finance announced, on 18 June 2026, that the federal government has issued the General Guidelines for the implementation of the Tax Acts 2025, setting out the process for the transition from the repealed tax laws to
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Saudi Arabia: ZATCA issues reminder on May 2026 VAT return filing deadline
Saudi Arabia's Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA), on 21 June 2026, reminded VAT-registered businesses with revenues from goods and services exceeding SAR 40 million to submit their VAT returns for May 2026 by 30 June 2026. ZATCA urged
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Belarus-Jordan income tax treaty enters into force
The Belarus–Jordan income tax treaty entered into force on 8 June 2026 and will apply from 1 January 2027 for withholding and other taxes. Signed on 16 December 2025, the treaty seeks to prevent double taxation and promote economic cooperation
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South Africa issues guidance on global minimum tax filing requirements for MNEs
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has published guidance outlining how in-scope multinational enterprises (MNEs) must submit the global minimum tax return (GMT01), the global minimum tax declaration form (GMT02), and the related tax
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The UAE’s Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has activated Pillar Two top-up tax registration on the EmaraTax portal, requiring in-scope multinational enterprise (MNE) groups to begin assessing their registration obligations and preparing the necessary
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Botswana sets VAT rollout timetable for remote services under amended law
The Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS) has published a public notice on 29 May 2026 outlining the implementation timelines, registration windows and filing deadlines for the Value Added Tax (VAT) (Amendment) Act No. 16 of 2025, which became
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Saudi Arabia: Council of Ministers approves amendments to GCC unified VAT agreement
Saudi Arabia’s Council of Ministers has approved amendments to the GCC Unified VAT Agreement on covering cross-border supplies within the Gulf, VAT recovery mechanisms, import VAT collection, and the sharing of tax information between member state
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South Africa: SARS updates average exchange rates for foreign currency tax calculations
The South African Revenue Services (SARS) released updated Average Exchange Rates on 8 June 2026, providing essential data for calculations. The update includes rates for the Australian dollar, Canadian dollar, Euro, Hong Kong dollar, Indian
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Qatar: GTA Launches tax certification programme to develop national competencies
Qatar’s General Tax Authority (GTA) has announced, on 16 June 2026, the launch of the nationally recognised Certified Tax Specialist Programme, aimed at developing national competencies and strengthening the capabilities of tax professionals,
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UAE ratifies framework for crypto-asset information exchange
The UAE has ratified the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on Automatic Exchange of Information Pursuant to the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF MCAA). The UAE is among the signatories to the CARF MCAA, which was opened for
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Tunisia launches major tax debt relief, declaration amnesty programme
Tunisia's 2026 Finance Law introduces a sweeping framework allowing taxpayers to clear outstanding obligations with substantial penalty forgiveness, while simultaneously opening an amnesty window for previously unfiled tax documents, according to a
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Serbia, Angola sign income tax treaty
Serbia and Angola have signed an income tax treaty in Belgrade on 9 June 2026. The agreement aims to establish a cooperative fiscal framework to prevent double taxation and tax evasion between the two nations. It will take effect once the
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Kenya: KRA notifies taxpayers of 2025 income tax return filing deadline
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has notified all taxpayers, on 8 June 2026, that filing of income tax returns for the year of income 2025 is ongoing and must be completed by 30 June 2026. To facilitate smooth filing for the 2025 Year of Income,
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