UAE: FTA introduces EmaraTax application for family foundations to register as unincorporated partnerships
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) introduced a new application via the "EmaraTax" digital tax services platform, enabling eligible Family Foundations to apply for status as an Unincorporated Partnership, provided the Family Foundation met specific
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Uganda proposes broad tax reforms effective July 2025
The Uganda Minister of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development presented the Tax Amendment Bills, 2025 on 27 March 2025, to Parliament for debate. If approved by Parliament and signed by the President of Uganda, the Bills will come into effect
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Turkey, Syria to negotiate new tax treaty
Turkey’s Ministry of Trade has announced that officials from Turkey and Syria met in Damascus to address bilateral matters, including plans to negotiate a new income tax treaty on 23 April 2025. Turkish Minister of Trade Ömer Bolat and his
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South Africa: SARS updates Income Tax Return for Companies guide
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has published an updated guide for completing the Income Tax Return for Companies (ITR14), effective from 23 April 2025. The latest version includes expanded guidance on the reporting of beneficial ownership,
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Saudi Arabia: ZATCA publishes updated guide clarifying VAT Executive Regulations
The Saudi Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has published a VAT Guide, providing clarifications on amendments to the VAT Executive Regulations. The VAT Executive Regulations , which approved changes to the VAT implementing regulations,
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Algeria extends 2024 corporate income tax filing deadline
Algeria’s National Tax Administration (NTA) announced an extended deadline for corporate income tax (CIT) filing on 14 April 2025. The new deadline is set for 31 May 2025. However, since 31 May falls on a holiday, the revised deadline is set for 1
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Algeria extends 2024 transfer pricing and individual income tax filing deadlines
Algeria's Directorate General of Taxes announced on 14 April 2025 that it had extended the deadline for the annual transfer pricing declaration, which must be submitted electronically, for the 2024 fiscal year. Taxpayers now have until 31 May
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UAE: Cabinet of Ministers approves tax treaty with Russia
The UAE Cabinet of Ministers approved the income and capital tax treaty with Russia on 14 April 2025. Earlier, representatives from Russia and the UAE have signed a new income and capital tax treaty on 17 February 2025. The treaty will come
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UAE issues Ministerial Decision No. 84 of 2025 on audited financial statements for corporate tax
The UAE Ministry of Finance has issued Ministerial Decision No. 84 of 2025 on 25 March 2025 replacing Ministerial Decision No. 82 of 2023, outlining the requirements for taxpayers to prepare and maintain audited financial statements for corporate
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Saudi Arabia: ZATCA approves new real estate transaction tax regulations
Saudi Arabia’s Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has approved the executive regulations for the Real Estate Transaction Tax (RETT), published in the official gazette on 9 April 2025. The regulations will take effect on 10 April 2025,
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UAE joins crypto-asset reporting framework for tax data exchange
The UAE's Cabinet of Ministers approved the country's participation in the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement (MCAA) under the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) on 14 April 2025. This agreement facilitates the automatic exchange of tax
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UAE adopts OECD Commentary and Agreed Administrative Guidance top-up tax for QDMTT for MNEs
The UAE Ministry of Finance has published “Ministerial Decision No. 88 of 2025 on the Commentary and Agreed Administrative Guidance for the Purposes of Cabinet Decision No. 142 of 2024 on the Imposition of Top-Up Tax On Multinational
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Cape Verde joins OECD agreement on exchange of CbC reports
Cape Verde has signed the OECD Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on the Exchange of Country-by-Country Reports (CbC MCAA) on 9 April 2025. Under BEPS Action 13, all large multinational enterprises (MNEs) are required to prepare a
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Botswana signs OECD agreement on CbC reporting exchange
Botswana signed the OECD’s Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on the Exchange of Country-by-Country Reports (CbC MCAA) on 9 April 2025. Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCR) is an international standard developed by the OECD. It requires
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Oman: Tax Authority reminds taxpayers of return filing deadlines
The Oman Tax Authority has reminded taxpayers subject to income tax with a fiscal year ending on 31 December 2024 to file their tax returns and pay their tax dues as follows: Establishments subject to 3% income tax must file by 30 March 2025.
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Kenya reduces market rates for fringe benefit tax, non-resident loans
The Kenya Revenue Authority released a public notice on 8 April 2025 regarding updates to the market interest rate for fringe benefit tax and the deemed interest rate on specific non-resident loans. Effective for April, May, and June 2025, the
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Malawi: Parliament passes 2025-26 budget with corporate tax cut for permanent establishments
Malawi's Parliament approved the 2025-26 Budget on 26 March 2025, with several tax measures. The 2025-26 budget is estimated at MWK 8.08 trillion. The initial estimated MWK 8.5 trillion budget was adjusted before final approval. The main tax
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Congo (Rep.), UAE sign CEPA agreement
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Republic of the Congo signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) aimed at boosting economic cooperation between the two nations on 8 April 2025. The agreement was signed during an official
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