Kuwait revises withholding rules with DMTT exemption under FY 2026/27 budget regulations
Kuwait has implemented the Budget Executive Regulations for FY 2026/2027, effective 1 April 2026, introducing revisions to the retention (withholding) on payment rules. Under the new regulations, Ministries, government bodies, and public
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Qatar: GTA issues guidance on Pillar Two global minimum tax
The Qatar General Tax Authority (GTA) has released guidance on the Pillar Two Global Minimum Tax, including user manuals, relevant legislation and regulations, and a set of frequently asked questions (FAQs). Qatar’s Global Minimum
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Oman establishes international financial centre with competitive tax incentives
The Sultanate of Oman issued Royal Decree No. 8/2026 on 12 January 2026, establishing the International Financial Centre of Oman (IFC Oman). Effective 13 January 2026 upon its publication in the Official Gazette, IFC Oman will operate with legal
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UAE announces tax procedures executive regulation amendments, effective April 2026
The UAE Ministry of Finance (MoF) has announced, on 1 April 2026, amendments to Cabinet Decision No. (74) of 2023 On the Executive Regulation of Federal Decree-Law No. (28) of 2022 on Tax Procedures, pursuant to the amendments introduced under
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Bahrain: NBR revises VAT healthcare guide
Bahrain’s National Bureau for Revenue (NBR) has released Version 1.2 of its VAT Healthcare Guide on 31 March 2026. The guide explains how VAT applies to healthcare services, medical institutions, and medical products in Bahrain, and includes
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Saudi Arabia: ZATCA reminds taxpayers of March 2026 withholding tax filing deadline
The Saudi Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has called on establishments subject to withholding tax in Saudi Arabia to submit their tax forms for March 2026 by 10 April 2026. ZATCA urges establishments to promptly submit their withholding
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Turkey issues 2026 corporate income tax guidance
Turkey’s Revenue Administration has released guidance for the 2026 corporate income tax (CIT), setting out standard and sector-specific rates, available incentives, and rules for the domestic minimum corporate tax. The guidance, published on 31
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Turkey drops proposed crypto transaction, gains taxes from omnibus bill
The Grand National Assembly of Turkey (TBMM) has removed all crypto asset taxation provisions from the draft omnibus law submitted on 2 March 2026. The amendment cancels the planned 0.03% transaction tax and the 10% withholding tax on crypto
See MoreTurkey issues guidance on 2025 corporate income tax returns
Turkey's Revenue Administration has issued detailed guidance on 31 March 2026 on the filing of corporate income tax (CIT) returns for the 2025 fiscal year. This guide provides comprehensive instructions for taxpayers on exemptions, income
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Ghana mandates fiscal electronic devices (FEDs) under new VAT framework
Ghana has introduced the Value Added Tax Act, 2025 (Act 1151), replacing the previous VAT Act (Act 870) with a modernised framework that mandates the use of Fiscal Electronic Devices (FEDs) in VAT administration. Under the new legislation,
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Qatar: GTA introduces excise tax warehouse licensing service
Qatar’s General Tax Authority (GTA) announced on 1 April 2026 that it intends to launch the excise tax warehouse licensing service as part of its efforts to enhance the implementation of excise tax and streamline related procedures. This
See MoreQatar: GTA announces capital gains tax exemption for corporate restructuring
Qatar’s General Tax Authority (GTA) announced official clarifications regarding capital gains tax, including an exemption for gains arising from intra-group restructuring on 29 March 2026, which was first announced in May 2025. The GTA
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Serbia, Algeria sign new income tax treaty
The Serbian Prime Minister and Algerian Prime Minister have signed an income and capital tax treaty on 31 March 2026, marking a significant step in deepening relations between the two countries. This marks the first agreement of its kind between
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Uganda tables new tax bills, includes 30% levy on secondhand clothes
Uganda’s Government has tabled new tax Bills, with a 30% environmental levy on imported secondhand clothes. The Bills were tabled by the Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development (General Duties), Hon. Henry Musasizi,
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Angola extends January 2026 VAT declaration deadline
Angola’s tax administration (AGT) has announced an exceptional extension for submitting January's periodic VAT declarations on 14 March 2026. This follows after the tax authorities acknowledged the challenges taxpayers face with the newly
See MoreQatar: GTA enables direct access to double taxation treaty benefits
Qatar’s General Tax Authority (GTA) issued a release on 24 March 2026 regarding a new service for the direct application of treaty benefits, as introduced under Cabinet Resolution No. (4) of 2026 as part of its ongoing efforts to develop the tax
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Hungary: Government gazettes authorisation to sign tax treaty with Ethiopia
Hungary has gazetted Government Resolution 1101/2026 (III. 19.) on 19 March 2026, authorising the signing of an income and capital tax treaty with Ethiopia. This development follows after Ethiopia and Hungary concluded a second round of
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South Africa imposes high tariffs on Chinese, Thai structural steel
South Africa has introduced steep import duties on structural steel from China and Thailand after finding evidence of dumping. Chinese steel will face a 74.98% tariff, while Thai steel will be hit with a 20.32% duty. The International Trade
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