Kenya: KRA issues guide on income, expense validation for income tax returns
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has published a Step-By-Step Guide for Income and Expense Validations for Income Tax Returns, setting out new validation procedures that will apply from 1 January 2026. The guide explains the validation process first
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Kenya moves introduce temporary VAT reduction on fuel amid Middle East conflict
President William Ruto has announced a KES 6.5 billion package aimed at cushioning Kenyans from high fuel prices, including a temporary reduction in Value Added Tax (VAT) on fuel products from 16% to 8% over the next three months on 16 April
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Uganda considers 26-27 Budget with targeted withholding taxes across key sectors
Uganda’s Parliament is considering a wide-ranging package of draft tax Bills for the 2026/2027 Budget, tabled by the government on 1 April 2026, which proposes sweeping changes across environmental levies, excise duties, VAT and income tax. The
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Liberia enacts Tax Amendment Act, strengthens enforcement and raises excise taxes
Liberia has enacted the Liberia Tax Amendment Act of December 2025 (the Act), approved on 24 March 2026. The Act introduces major revisions to the Liberia Revenue Code aimed at strengthening domestic revenue mobilisation and advancing public health
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IMF Spring Meetings: Aid Cuts in Sub-Saharan Africa
The IMF Spring Meetings are taking place from 13 to 18 April 2026. On 13 April 2026 a presentation was given by Athene Laws and Maurizio Leonardi of the IMF’s Africa department with the title: Aid cuts in Sub-Saharan Africa: This Time is
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UAE: FTA issues revised rulings framework covering APAs, tax transaction directives
The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has issued an updated Policy on Issuing Clarifications and Directives, amended by Decision No. 2 of 23 February 2026 and effective from 1 March 2026. A key update is the introduction of Directives on Tax
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Morocco, Kenya to expedite tax treaty negotiations
Morocco's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that the first session of the Joint Cooperation Commission between Morocco and Kenya took place on 9 April 2026, where officials agreed to expedite negotiations for an income tax treaty. If an
See MoreLiberia rolls out sweeping tax reforms as GST rises to 13%
The Government of Liberia has announced, on 7 April 2026, a series of reforms to the country’s tax system following the passage of the Liberia Tax Amendment Act of December 2025, which was approved on 24 March 2026. The updated framework
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Namibia: NamRA further extends income tax return deadline
The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) has announced on 27 March 2026, a further extension for submitting income tax returns related to loss restriction provisions, pushing the deadline to 31 October 2026. This marks the second extension following
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Turkey issues draft forms, guidance for Pillar Two global minimum tax
Turkey’s Revenue Administration, on 8 April 2026, issued draft forms and clarifications on the implementation of the Global Minimum Supplementary Corporate Tax (Global MCT), which applies under the Pillar Two framework, including the income
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Angola: National Assembly approves startup law to boost innovation
Angola’s National Assembly unanimously approved, in general terms, the Startup Law Proposal, with 181 votes in favour, paving the way for the creation of a specific legal framework for innovative companies in Angola on 19 March 2026 Presenting
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Ghana cuts growth and sustainability levy after adopting variable royalty system for gold, lithium
Ghana's President have signed the Growth and Sustainability Levy (Amendment) Bill 2026 into law on 31 March 2026. Referring to the amendment to the Growth and Sustainability Levy Act, the President stated that the levy had previously been
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Algeria: DGI suspends 2026 tax audits to drive voluntary regularisation
Algeria's General Directorate of Taxes (DGI) issued an official instruction on 31 March 2026 ordering the suspension of all tax audits across the country through the end of the year. The directive, addressed to regional directorates, state-level
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Botswana presents 2025 tax amendment bills to parliament with increased CIT
Botswana’s Minister of Finance has tabled the 2025 Tax Amendment Bills before Parliament on 15 December 2025. The Bills include the Income Tax Bill (2025), Value Added Tax Bill (2025), the Customs Amendment Bill (2025), and the Tax Administration
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Qatar introduces new mechanism for excise tax on sweetened drinks
Qatar’s General Tax Authority announced yesterday, 8 April 2026, that Law No. (2) of 2026 has been issued, amending certain provisions of Law No. (25) of 2018 on Excise Tax. The amendment introduces a new mechanism for excise tax on sweetened
See MoreTurkey releases domestic minimum corporate tax guide
The Turkish Revenue Administration has announced, on 2 April 2026, the release of the domestic minimum corporate tax guide, providing detailed guidance on the new domestic minimum corporate tax rules introduced by Law No. 7524 of 2024. The
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South Africa enacts 2026 tax reforms, with corporate tax, VAT, fiscal law changes
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has confirmed that three major Acts were promulgated on 1 April 2026, marking updates to the country’s tax and fiscal framework. The legislation includes the Rates and Monetary Amounts and Amendment of
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Egypt, Morocco sign new income tax treaty
Egypt’s State Information Service announced that Egypt and Morocco signed a new income tax treaty on 6 April 2026, alongside multiple agreements to strengthen bilateral treaties, covering industry, youth, culture, investment, agriculture, and
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