Angola imposes 5% levy on foreign tourists
Angola will introduce a tourism levy on international travellers beginning in late July 2026, following the publication of Presidential Legislative Decree No. 4/26 on 30 April 2026. The Special Contribution for Tourism requires international
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Countries move into Pillar Two filing phase as first compliance deadlines approach
Tax authorities across several jurisdictions are accelerating the rollout of compliance systems for the OECD’s Pillar Two global minimum tax regime, with new filing portals, technical specifications, deferrals and reporting procedures now being
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Rwanda introduces detailed VAT rules for online goods and services
Rwanda has issued new rules governing the application of value-added tax (VAT) on online goods and services through Ministerial Order No. 004/26/10/TC, published in the Official Gazette on 29 April 2026. The Order implements the VAT framework for
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Turkey: Draft omnibus law introduces 12.5% corporate tax rate for domestic producers
Turkey's Planning and Budget Commission of the Grand National Assembly has approved a draft omnibus law that would establish a significantly reduced corporate tax rate for domestic manufacturing and agricultural producers, marking a major shift in
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Morocco: DGI announces national e-invoicing system launch for 2026
Morocco's tax authority (DGI) is set to implement a nationwide electronic invoicing system starting in 2026, marking a significant advancement in the country's tax administration modernisation efforts. The announcement was made by Younes El
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Qatar: Cabinet approves draft law on e-invoicing
Qatar’s Cabinet has approved a draft law on E-invoicing and its executive regulations, according to a release from the Qatar News Agency on 6 May 2026. Prepared by the Ministry of Finance in coordination with the General Tax Authority (GTA),
See MoreRwanda implements new transfer pricing rules, business tax regulations, loss carryforward extensions
Rwanda has published Ministerial Order No. 003/26/10/TC of 29 April 2026 in the Official Gazette, introducing updated transfer pricing rules under Law No. 027/2022 of 20 October 2022, the country’s new income tax law, accounting for small
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Czech Republic: Senate approves tax treaty with Kenya
The Czech Republic's Senate (upper house of parliament) has approved the ratification of the pending income tax treaty with Kenya on 6 May 2026. Signed on 23 September 2025, it is the first tax treaty between the Czech Republic and Kenya. The
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Zambia introduces temporary VAT zero rating on petrol, diesel
Zambia has implemented temporary fiscal measures on fuel following a Cabinet decision on 31 March 2026, chaired by President Hakainde Hichilema, in response to what it described as an emergency in the national fuel supply situation. The Cabinet
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Qatar, Austria sign amendment to certain provisions of double taxation treaty
Qatar’s General Tax Authority (GTA) announced on 3 May 2026 that Qatar and Austria signed an amendment to certain provisions of the agreement on the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income
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Kenya lowers corporate tax rate in Finance Bill 2026
Kenya’s government released the Finance Bill, 2026, proposing amendments across key tax laws, including the Income Tax Act (Cap. 470), VAT Act (Cap. 476), Excise Duty Act (Cap. 472), Stamp Duty Act (Cap. 480), Tax Procedures Act (Cap. 469B), and
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Tanzania, Turkey sign income tax treaty
Tanzania’s Ministry of Finance has announced that it has signed an income tax treaty with Turkey on 4 May 2026. This follows after the second round of negotiations regarding the conclusion of a double taxation avoidance agreement between Turkey
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South Africa: Constitutional Court dismisses ABSA appeal, upholds tax avoidance recharacterisation
The Constitutional Court of South Africa has dismissed the appeal in Absa Bank Ltd and Another v CSARS (CCT 72/24), a case concerning a ZAR 1.9 billion structured investment scheme, in a judgment delivered on 22 April 2026. The dispute involved
See MoreTurkey announces schedule for instalments for debts restructured under Law No. 7440
Turkey’s Revenue Administration has issued a notice on 4 April 2026 concerning the payment schedule for instalments under the restructuring of outstanding public receivables introduced by Law No. 7440 of 9 March 2023. The Law allows taxpayers
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South Africa consults implementation of bilateral advance pricing agreements under DTAs
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has initiated a public consultation, on 30 April 2026, on the implementation of bilateral advance pricing agreements (APAs) under double taxation agreements (DTAs), as part of an initial pilot phase of the
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Turkey: Revenue Administration announces temporary reduction in accommodation tax rate
Turkey’s Revenue Administration has confirmed that, on 30 April 2026, Presidential Decision No. 11263 was published in the Official Gazette, introducing a temporary reduction in the accommodation tax rate. Under the Presidential Decree, the
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UAE: FTA cuts administrative tax penalties to ease business compliance burden
UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has announced the entry into force of Cabinet Decision No. (129) of 2025, which amends certain provisions of Cabinet Decision No. (40) of 2017 on administrative penalties imposed for violations of tax laws in the
See MoreTurkey raises participation exemption, export service deduction rates
Turkey’s Revenue Administration has announced the publication of Presidential Decision No. 11257 in the Official Gazette on 30 April 2026, introducing amendments to participation exemption rules for foreign earnings and increasing deduction rates
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