Qatar, Uruguay sign income tax treaty
Qatar's General Tax Authority (GTA) announced, on 7 December 2025, that Qatar and Uruguay signed an income tax treaty. The agreement was signed by HE Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari, Minister of Finance of the State of Qatar, and HE Mario Lopetegui,
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Jordan, Switzerland income tax treaty enters into force
The income tax treaty between Jordan, Switzerland entered into force on 4 December 2025. Signed on 13 December 2023, the agreement aims to prevent double taxation on income and curb tax evasion between Jordan and Switzerland. It applies to
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Bahrain: NBR updates VAT guidance for real estate sector
Bahrain’s National Bureau for Revenue (NBR) has published Version 1.5 of its VAT Real Estate Guide, dated 18 November 2025, providing updated guidance on Value Added Tax in the Kingdom’s real estate sector. The update clarifies the VAT
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South Africa: SARS updates average exchange rates for major currencies
The South African Revenue Services (SARS) released updated Average Exchange Rates on 5 December 2025, providing essential data for calculations. The update includes rates for the Australian dollar, Canadian dollar, Euro, Hong Kong dollar, Indian
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Oman: Tax Authority updates e-invoicing FAQs ahead of phased rollout
The Oman Tax Authority (OTA) has released an updated set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on e-invoicing, providing detailed guidance on the country’s electronic invoicing framework. The e-invoicing rollout, initially planned for 2024, was
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Kenya: National Assembly ratifies income tax treaty with Singapore
Kenya’s National Assembly approved the ratification of a new income tax treaty with Singapore on 3 December 2025. This agreement, signed on 23 September 2024, replaces the 2018 treaty, which never came into effect. The tax treaty aims to
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Tunisia mandates electronic submission of tax returns, transfer pricing declaration
Tunisia’s tax administration, the Directorate General of Taxes, issued a notice on 11 November 2025, informing taxpayers, who are required to file tax returns, and legal entities, who are required to submit the annual transfer pricing declaration,
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Algeria gazettes mutual assistance convention
Algeria published in the Official Gazette the decree ratifying the OECD–Council of Europe Convention on Multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters (the Convention) as amended by the 2010 protocol on 30 November
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Algeria revises stamp duties, vehicle taxes effective from January 2025
Algeria’s Ministry of Finance has issued Circular No. 73/LF25 on 23 November 2025, detailing revisions to various stamp duties and taxes as part of the 2025 Finance Law. The circular addresses the increase in the minimum perception of stamp
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Israel: Cabinet approves 2026 state budget amid controversy
The Israeli cabinet approved the 2026 state budget on 5 December 2025 after prolonged negotiations and internal disputes over allocations. The key tax measures and policy changes are as follows: Corporate and Banking Taxes New measures
See MoreTunisia: Ministry of Finance announces deadline for 2024 CbC reporting
Tunisia’s tax administration has issued a notice reminding taxpayers of their obligation to submit Country-by-Country (CbC) reports for the 2024 fiscal year by 31 December 2025, in accordance with the conditions set out in the Code of Tax Rights
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UAE: MoF publishes domestic minimum top-up tax guidance, FAQs
The UAE Ministry of Finance has released guidance and FAQs regarding the Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax, effective from 1 January 2025. Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax in the UAE (the "UAE DMTT") is applied to Constituent Entities that are members of
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Cameroon: Parliament adopts Finance Act for 2026, introduces significant economic presence (SEP) standard
Cameroon’s Parliament has adopted the 2026 Finance Act on 26 November 2025, introducing tax measures from the 2026 Budget designed to expand the country’s fiscal base and strengthen revenue mobilisation. The legislation establishes a new
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UAE: MoF issues new resolution outlining fines for electronic invoicing non-compliance
The UAE’s Ministry of Finance has announced the issuance of Cabinet Resolution No. (106) of 2025, which establishes violations and administrative fines for non-compliance with legislation governing the Electronic Invoicing System. The measure
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South Africa: SARS to enhance transfer duty declaration process to improve compliance
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) announced on 8 December 2025 a series of enhancements to the Transfer Duty Declaration (TDC01) on eFiling, aimed at simplifying compliance, reducing inaccurate declarations, and strengthening the collection
See MoreAlgeria launches online service for fuel consumption tax payments
Algeria’s General Directorate of Taxes has introduced a new online service allowing vehicle and truck owners travelling to neighbouring countries to pay the fuel consumption tax via the “Tabioucom” platform. The service enables users to pay
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Bahrain, Saudi Arabia sign income tax treaty
Bahrain and Saudi Arabia signed a tax treaty on 3 December 2025. The agreement aims to address double taxation and promote investment. The treaty is the first of its kind between the two countries and will enter into force upon the exchange of
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Liberia: LRA to introduce revised VAT system in 2027
The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) has announced that training programs are underway to prepare for the rollout of a new VAT system, which will replace the existing GST framework starting 1 January 2027. Businesses will be able to register for
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