EU removes Nigeria from anti-money laundering, countering financing of terrorism list
The Federal Government of Nigeria has welcomed the decision of the European Commission to remove Nigeria from the European Union’s list of high-risk third countries for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism
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Nigeria: NRS clarifies VAT on bank charges
The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has clarified, on 15 January 2026, that Value Added Tax (VAT) has not been newly applied to banking services, fees, commissions or electronic money transfers. VAT has always applied to fees, commissions, and
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Burundi: Senate approves tax treaty with Morocco
The Senate of Burundi (the upper house of parliament) approved the income tax treaty with Morocco on 13 January 2026. The agreement, signed on 12 May 2025, aims to establish a cooperative fiscal framework to prevent double taxation and tax
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Angola gazettes amendments to tax laws proposed in 2026 budget
Angola’s National Assembly approved amendments to various tax laws through the General State Budget 2026 on 15 December 2025 after receiving final approval the same day. The measures were formally promulgated by the President and published in the
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Turkey: MoF issues guidance for domestic minimum top-up tax returns
The Turkish Ministry of Treasury and Finance (MoF) has released a technical guide detailing procedures for filing domestic minimum top-up tax (DMTT) returns, supporting the implementation of the minimum tax regime under Law No. 7524, which
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Turkey further extends 2024 local minimum supplementary corporate tax deadline
Turkey’s Revenue Administration has announced an extension for the Local Minimum Supplementary Corporate Tax returns for the 2024 accounting period under Tax Procedure Law Circular No. 195 (VUK-195/2026-1). Under the authority of Article 28
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Turkey enacts omnibus law, includes changes to capital gains, income tax
Turkey’s Law No. 7566, adopted on 4 December 2025 and published in the Official Gazette on 19 December 2025, introduces new rules for 2025–2026, covering residential rental income, capital gains, social security contributions, and UEFA-related
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Burundi: National Assembly approves tax treaty with Morocco
Burundi’s National Assembly (lower house) approved the income tax treaty with Morocco on 9 January 2026. The agreement, originally signed on 12 May 2025, aims to establish a cooperative fiscal framework to prevent double taxation and tax
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Canada, Qatar set to conclude tax treaty negotiations
Canadian and Qatari officials met on 8 January 2026 to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation, The Qatar News Agency (QNA) reported. HE Dr Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Sayed, Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs, welcomed HE Maninder
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Tax treaty between Gabon, Italy enters into force
The income tax treaty between Gabon and Italy, signed on 28 June 1999, entered into force on 19 December 2025. The agreement applies to Gabon’s corporate tax, flat-rate minimum tax, individual income tax, and tax on income from immovable
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Kenya: Tax tribunal rules pre-2025 losses unaffected by new carryforward limit
Kenya’s Tax Appeals Tribunal delivered its decision in Patel v Commissioner for Legal Services & Board Co-ordination Services on 28 November 2025, which addresses how the loss carryforward restriction introduced under the Finance Act 2025
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Turkey: Revenue Administration extends 0% withholding tax on bonds, lease certificates
Turkey’s Revenue Administration has announced that Presidential Decision No. 10706, published in the Official Gazette on 19 December 2025, extends the 0% withholding tax rate on specific financial instruments. The decision, accepted on 18
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Turkey: 2024 local minimum supplementary corporate tax return now available for filing
Turkey’s Revenue Administration announced, on 7 January 2026, that the Local Minimum Supplementary Corporate Tax Return for the 2024 accounting period is now available for filing through the Digital Tax Office portal. Under the Fifth Section
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Bahrain: NBR updates DMTT guidance on scope, registration
Bahrain’s National Bureau for Revenue (NBR) released Version 1.2 of its DMTT Law guide on 31 December 2025, covering the law’s scope and registration requirements. The purpose of this guide is to provide a high-level overview of the scope of
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UAE: FTA revises excise tax rules for taxable entities
The UAE Federal Tax Authority has issued an updated guide, Taxable Persons Guide for Excise Tax - ETGTP1, on 2 January 2026. This guide is the main reference guide to Excise Tax in the UAE. It provides you with: an overview of the main
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Saudi Arabia: ZATCA issues guidance on taxation of technical, consulting services
The Saudi Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority (ZATCA) issued a Tax Bulletin clarifying the treatment of technical and consulting services under the Income Tax Law and applicable Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements on 25 December 2025. The guidance
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Turkey ratifies income tax treaty with Hong Kong
Turkey published Law No. 7569 in the Official Gazette on 26 December 2025, approving the ratification of its income tax treaty with Hong Kong. The treaty, signed on 24 September 2024, is the first income tax agreement between the two
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UAE: FTA issues guidance on optional profit margin VAT scheme
The UAE’s Federal Tax Authority (FTA) issued guidance on the Profit Margin Scheme (VATGPM1) on 5 January 2026. The scheme, an optional VAT method, is designed to prevent double taxation on certain goods. The guide outlines eligible goods and
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