UAE updates VAT framework with new input tax apportionment, cash payment rules
The UAE’s Ministry of Finance announced the issuance of Cabinet Decision No. (149) of 2026 on 8 September 2026, amending certain provisions of the Executive Regulation of the Federal Decree-Law No. 8 of 2017 on Value Added Tax (VAT), as part of
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Namibia: NIPDB investment guide highlights corporate tax measures, transfer pricing, updated tax framework
The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) released the Namibia Investment Guide: Tax Laws in Namibia, Volume 5, on 4 September 2026, detailing the tax laws, compliance framework, and financial regulations governing investors and
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UAE: FTA clarifies VAT amendments on e-invoicing, imports, tax credits
The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has issued VAT Public Clarification - VATP046, explaining amendments to Federal Decree-Law No. 8 of 2017 on Value Added Tax and its Executive Regulation. The amendments were introduced through Federal
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Saudi Arabia: ZATCA consults Real Estate Transaction Tax penalties
Saudi Arabia’s Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) opened a public consultation on a draft classification of violations and penalties under the Real Estate Transaction Tax (RETT) regime on 3 September 2026. The proposal, prepared under
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Bahrain: NBR updates guidance on Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax returns
Bahrain’s National Bureau for Revenue (NBR) published an updated DMTT Return Filing Manual Version 1.1 on 6 September 2026, providing guidance for large Multinational Enterprise (MNE) groups on filing Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax (DMTT) returns,
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Turkey expands tax exemptions to other banks
Turkey has expanded the scope of tax, duty, and fee exemptions applicable to foreign exchange-earning activities by extending eligible Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey rediscount credits to other banks. Presidential Decision No. 11723,
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Qatar: GTA introduces electronic analysis certificate process for sweetened drinks
Qatar’s General Tax Authority will approve analysis certificates required for the registration of sweetened drinks electronically through the Dhareeba platform from 1 November 2026, removing the need for taxpayers to attach the certificates
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Kenya: KRA launches tax amnesty programme through end of 2026
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has activated a tax amnesty covering interest, penalties and fines for outstanding liabilities from periods ending on or before 31 December 2025, according to a public notice issued on 7 September 2026. The
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Kenya: KRA requires businesses to maintain stock records through eTIMS
The Kenya Revenue Authority has issued a directive on 7 September 2026 requiring all taxpayers operating businesses to maintain current and precise stock documentation through the TIMS/eTIMS platform, in compliance with existing legislation. The
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Ghana: President enacts major tax, VAT, customs reforms
The Ghanaian President has signed 10 legislative bills into law, including several measures relating to taxation on 26 August 2026. The key legislative acts are summarised below: Excise Act, 2026: This Act consolidates excise duty regulations
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UAE: FTA announces deadline for corporate returns, payment
The UAE’s tax authority, the Federal Tax Authority (FTA), in an announcement on 2 September 2026, has called on all taxable persons to file Corporate Tax returns and remit payment within nine months following the end of their tax period. Exempt
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Ethiopia introduces electronic invoicing directive
Ethiopia has issued the Electronic Invoicing System Administration Directive No. 1142/2026, establishing rules for electronic invoicing and the approval and operation of invoicing systems. Issued by the Minister of the Ministry of Revenues, Aynalem
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UAE: FTA clarifies VAT rules for concerned goods
The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has issued VAT Public Clarification VATP045 – Concerned Goods – Tax Invoices and Input Tax Recovery on 26 August 2026, setting out the VAT treatment for Concerned Goods imported into the UAE on or before 31
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Bahrain: NBR issues DMTT computation guide for 15% domestic minimum top-up tax
Bahrain’s National Bureau for Revenue (NBR) has issued the DMTT Computation Guide Version 1.0 on 23 August 2026, providing guidance on how in-scope Multinational Enterprise (MNE) Groups should calculate the 15% Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax
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Kenya: KRA, Treasury integrate invoice systems to tighten government procurement
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and the National Treasury have completed integrating two major systems: the Electronic Tax Invoice Management System (eTIMS) and the Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS), according to a public
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UAE sets minimum excise price for electronic smoking liquids
The UAE will introduce a minimum excise price of AED 1 per millilitre for liquids used in electronic smoking devices and tools from 1 September 2026, under Cabinet Decision No. 137 of 2026. Issued on 24 July 2026, the decision applies to such
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Zimbabwe ratifies multilateral tax convention
Zimbabwe has formally deposited its instrument of ratification for the OECD-Council of Europe Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters as amended by the 2010 protocol, according to an update released by the Organisation for
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Guinea, Rwanda advance negotiation for an income tax treaty
Officials from Guinea and Rwanda met on 4 August 2026 to begin technical discussions on an income tax treaty, according to a recent release from Guinea’s General Directorate of Taxes (DGI). The discussions, hosted by Guinea’s DGI in Conakry,
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