Kenya: KRA announces collection of sugar development levy
The collection of the sugar development levy went into effect on 1 July 2025. The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) announced on 31 July 2025 the commencement of sugar development levy collection, effective 1 July 2025. The KRA informed millers
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Morocco, Kenya continue tax treaty negotiations
Any resulting treaty will be the first of its kind between the two nations, and must be finalised, signed, and ratified before it can take effect. Officials from Morocco and Kenya are continuing negotiations to enhance economic collaboration and
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Japan, UAE hold fourth round of CEPA negotiations
The fourth round of CEPA negotiations between Japan and the UAE from 4–8 August 2025, focused on trade, competition, and intellectual property. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan reported on 8 August 2025 that the fourth round of
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South Africa extends energy efficiency tax incentive to 2030
South Africa extends Section 12L Energy-Efficiency Tax Incentive to 2030, supporting business energy savings and carbon reduction. The South African government announced it has extended the Section 12L Energy-Efficiency Tax Incentive by five
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Cameroon, China income tax treaty enters into force
The Cameroon-China tax treaty applies from 1 January 2026. The income tax treaty between Cameroon and China entered into force on 26 July 2025. Signed on 17 October 2023, it is the first agreement of its kind between the two nations. It aims
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Qatar, Saudi Arabia income tax treaty comes into effect
Qatar-Saudi Arabia tax treaty takes effect 1 January 2026 The income tax treaty between Qatar and Saudi Arabia entered into force on 1 January 2025. Qatar and Saudi Arabia signed an income tax treaty on 30 May 2024. Withholding tax rates
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South Africa to submit revised trade deal to US to address 30% tariff
South Africa has submitted a revised trade offer to the US on 12 August 2025 to seek a reduction of the 30% tariff imposed on its exports. South Africa plans to present a revised trade proposal to the US to reduce the 30% tariff recently
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Turkey sets Q2 2025 asset revaluation rate
Turkey’s Revenue Administration has set the asset revaluation rate for the second provisional tax period of 2025 at 9.23%, effective for corporate taxpayers’ provisional tax calculations. The Turkish Revenue Administration published Corporate
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Nigeria: Tax Authority extends deadline for e-invoice integration
FIRS Management has approved a three months extension of the compliance deadline. Nigeria’s Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) issued a notice on 11 August 2025, confirming the launch of the Merchant Buyer Solution (eInvoice) system, which
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Vietnam, Angola to advance tax treaty negotiations
The treaty would be the first between the two countries and requires finalisation, signing, and ratification to take effect. The presidents of Vietnam and Angola have signed a joint statement to expedite negotiations for an income tax treaty and
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Nigeria: Government approves R&D, local materials tax incentives
RMRDC received Federal Government approval on 2 July 2025 to implement tax incentives for R&D and the use of locally sourced raw materials. Nigeria’s Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) has announced, on 2 July 2025, that
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Jordan: Council of Ministers approve signing of amending protocol to tax treaty with Kuwait
Jordan’s Cabinet approved an amendment to the 2001 income tax treaty with Kuwait on 6 August 2025. Jordan’s Council of Ministers approved the signing of an amending protocol to the 2001 income tax treaty with Kuwait on 6 August 2025. The
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Senegal announces recovery plan to reduce external borrowing, improve public finances
Senegal’s government unveiled a recovery plan on 1 August 2025, introducing new taxes, fraud controls, and visa fees. Senegal’s government announced an economic recovery plan on 1 August 2025 aimed at reducing external borrowing and
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South Africa: SARS extends special licences for importing, storing jet fuel to prevent potential shortages
SARS has extended special licenses for jet fuel and kerosene imports and storage until 31 October 2026. South Africa’s Fuels Industry Association (FIASA) announced on 8 August 2025 that the South African Revenue Service (SARS) has extended
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South Africa: SARS updates interest rate for taxation of low interest loans
SARS will cut the official interest rate for taxing interest-free or low-interest loans from 8.25% to 8.00% on 1 September 2025. The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has updated Table 3 of the official interest rates used for taxing
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Hong Kong, Cameroon reschedule first round of tax treaty negotiations
The first round of tax treaty negotiations will now take place from 18–22 August 2025. Hong Kong and Cameroon have rescheduled dates for the first round of negotiations for an income tax treaty. Negotiations will now be held from 18 to 22
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Kuwait, Saudi Arabia income tax treaty enters into force
The treaty sets rules on residency, taxation, and anti-abuse measures, applying from 1 January 2026. Kuwait and Saudi Arabia’s income tax treaty took effect on 1 August 2025. It covers Kuwaiti income taxes, Saudi income tax, and Zakat. The
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Mauritius: Cabinet reaffirms approval of amended income tax treaty with Botswana
The amended tax treaty will replace the existing 1995 tax treaty between Mauritius and Botswana. The Mauritius Cabinet reaffirmed its approval to sign a new income tax treaty with Botswana on 1 August 2025. This updated agreement aligns with
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