Kenya: Central Bank lowers key policy rate to 9.25%
The benchmark lending rate has been lowered from 9.50% to 9.25%. Kenya's central bank, Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), has reduced the Central Bank Rate (CBR) for the eighth consecutive time by 25 basis points to 9.25% from 9.50% on 7 October
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Israel consults draft law on domestic top-up minimum tax draft
Ministry of Finance initiated a public consultation on draft legislation introducing a domestic top-up minimum tax, set to apply from 1 January 2026 to Israeli-resident entities in multinational groups with global revenues of EUR 750 million or
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Turkey consults Pillar 2 global minimum tax implementation
The consultation is set to conclude on 27 October 2025. The Turkish Revenue Administration released a draft General Communiqué for public consultation, setting out the framework for implementing the Pillar 2 Global Minimum Tax (GMT) on 3 October
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Angola: AGT delays rollout of mandatory e-invoicing to December 2025
From 1 October to 31 December 2025, a transition period will allow taxpayers to continue issuing invoices in traditional formats without facing penalties. Angola’s General Tax Administration (AGT) announced on 30 September 2025 that it had
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Bahrain, Iceland join Vienna treaty convention
Bahrain and Iceland joined the 1969 Vienna Convention in September 2025. Bahrain and Iceland have formally joined the 1969 Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties. The countries deposited their instruments of accession on 24 and 25 September
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UAE: MOF announces framework, implementation schedule of nationwide e-invoicing system
The system will apply to all business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-government (B2G) transactions, unless specifically excluded. Business-to-consumer (B2C) transactions are not subject to the requirements. Both issuers and recipients of invoices
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Chile: SII revises UAE’s status on its preferential tax regimes list
This resolution repeals Resolution Ex. SII No. 61-2025, which had set 1 June 2023 as the removal date, and confirms that the UAE is not considered to have a preferential tax regime under the Income Tax Law (LIR). Chile’s tax administration
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US: IRS extends filing, payment deadlines for taxpayers impacted by ongoing conflict in Israel
IRS is providing separate but overlapping relief to taxpayers who may be unable to meet a tax-filing or tax-payment obligation, or may be unable to perform other time-sensitive tax-related actions. The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced,
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Saudi Arabia: ZATCA sets criteria for 24th wave of e-invoicing integration
ZATCA clarified that it will notify all businesses in the 24th group to prepare for linking and integrating their e-invoicing systems with the Fatoora system by 30 June 2026. The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has defined the criteria
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Zambia: Government presents 2026 budget, proposes VAT refund incentives for energy sector
The national budget for 2026 proposes amendments to key tax laws to enhance revenue, provide targeted relief, promote equity, support economic formalisation, and align with international standards. Zambia’s Minister of Finance and National
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Liberia introduces road fund levy on petroleum imports
All fuel imports in Liberia are now subject to a Road Fund Levy and taxes. The Commissioner of Customs issued a public notice on 17 September 2025, directing the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) to begin collecting the road fund levy of USD 0.30
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UAE: Federal Tax Authority clarifies corporate tax rules for family wealth structures
The clarification explains how corporate tax applies to entities commonly found in family wealth management setups, such as Family Foundations, holding companies, Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs), SFOs, and MFOs, as well as the family members
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South Africa: SARS publishes updated interest rate tables for outstanding, overpayments of tax
SARS released updated tax interest rate tables effective from September and November, 2025. The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has released updated interest rate tables, on 16 September 2025, for outstanding taxes payable and
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Kenya: KRA consults significant economic presence (SEP) tax implementation
The consultation is set to conclude on 7 October 2025. The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has initiated a public consultation on the released Draft Income Tax (Significant Economic Presence Tax) Regulations 2025, on 22 September 2025. These
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Austria: Council of Ministers authorise signing of tax treaty with Oman
Austrian Council of Ministers authorised the signing of an income and capital tax treaty with Oman The Austrian Council of Ministers authorised the signing of an income and capital tax treaty with Oman on 24 September 2025. The treaty
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Kuwait proposes establishing tax treaty with Panama
The discussions focused on strengthening bilateral relations and enhancing cooperation in areas of mutual interest, including investment opportunities. Panama’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that President José Raúl Mulino held a
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South Africa: SARS consults draft rules for CARF implementation, CRS amendments
The consultation concludes on 3 October 2025. South Africa’s National Treasury and the South African Revenue Service (SARS) introduced draft regulations on 15 September 12025, aimed at enhancing the country's approach to cryptoasset oversight
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A World Bank blog on 16 September 2025 looked at how administrative data drawn from tax returns can reveal information about the businesses that are creating employment. The blog, written by V. Wiedemann, T. Scot, L. Zavala and L. Serrano Pajaro,
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