Hungary approves tax treaty protocol signing with Kuwait
Hungary’s government has authorised the signing of a protocol to amend and update the 1994 Hungary–Kuwait Income and Capital Tax Treaty, as amended by the 2001 protocol. The authorisation was issued under Government Resolution No. 1213/2026 (VI.
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Hungary approves income tax treaty signing with Angola
Hungary has granted authorisation for the signing of an income tax treaty with Angola. The authorisation was issued under Government Resolution No. 1212/2026. (VI. 29.) as published in the Official Gazette No. 81 on 29 June 2026. The tax treaty
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UAE: FTA issues updated VAT guide on education sector services
The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has issued the Education Sector Value Added Tax Guide (VATGED1) on 29 June 2026, providing updated guidance on the application of Value Added Tax (VAT) to educational services, related goods and services, and
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Saudi Arabia: ZATCA extends fines, financial penalties exemption initiative
Saudi Arabia’s Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has announced on 29 June 2026 the Minister of Finance’s decision to extend the "Cancellation of Fines and Exemption of Financial Penalties Initiative" for taxpayers subject to all tax
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Morocco: Government approves income tax treaty with Egypt
Morocco’s Council of Government approved draft law No. 038.26 concerning the ratification of the income tax treaty with Egypt on 25 June 2026. Signed on 6 April 2026, the treaty will enter into force following the exchange of ratification
See MoreKuwait signs OECD CRS-MCAA Addendum on crypto-asset reporting
Kuwait signed the Addendum to the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on Automatic Exchange of Financial Account Information (CRS MCAA) on 22 June 2026, according to an update published by the OECD. The Addendum incorporates the 2023
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South Africa: Court upholds VAT limits on recycled gold
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has published a statement welcoming the unanimous Constitutional Court judgment in Lueven Metals (Pty) Ltd v Commissioner for the South African Revenue Service, delivered on 23 June 2026, which confirms SARS'
See MoreUAE: FTA clarifies treatment of corporate tax losses
The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has issued a Basic Tax Information Bulletin – Corporate Tax Losses on 25 June 2026, providing guidance on the treatment of Corporate Tax Losses under the Corporate Tax Law. The bulletin explains the definition
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Kuwait joins OECD agreement on exchange of CbC reports
The OECD has announced that Kuwait signed the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on the Exchange of Country-by-Country Reports (CbC MCAA) on 22 June 2026, further expanding the international framework for the automatic exchange of
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Uganda publishes guidance on 2026/27 tax amendments
The Ugandan Revenue Authority published a guidance on 23 June 2026 on tax amendments for the 2026/27 financial year, outlining changes to income tax, VAT, excise duty, tax administration and customs measures introduced under recently enacted
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Kenya: KRA allows unsupported business expense claims for 2025 tax returns
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) reminds all taxpayers 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, KRA has allowed
See MoreKenya: President assents Finance Act 2026, introduces reduced CIT
Kenya's President has enacted the Finance Act 2026, bringing amendments across multiple tax statutes effective from 1 July 2026. The Presidential assent was given on 24 June 2025. The Finance Act, 2026, does not raise taxes. Instead, it
See MoreMonaco–UAE tax treaty enters into force
The income tax treaty between Monaco and the UAE entered into force on 12 June 2026. Signed in Dubai on 13 November 2021, the agreement is intended to eliminate double taxation between the two jurisdictions while strengthening measures to prevent
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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
See MoreUAE: 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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