Algeria launches UNCTAD eTrade Readiness Assessment to strengthen small business growth
Algeria initiated the UNCTAD’s eTrade Readiness Assessment to strengthen small enterprises and advance regional integration. Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), the backbone of Africa’s economy, continue to face persistent
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UAE: FTA issues guidance on tax group financial reporting, audit rules
Tax Groups are required to prepare Aggregated Financial Statements under Article 3 of Ministerial Decision No. 114 of 2023. This requirement applies to all Tax Periods commencing on or after 1 June 2023. The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA)
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Zambia: ZRA advocates compliance through trust-based approach
The ZRA hosted a cooperative compliance conference from 25 to 27 August to promote trust-based initiatives for improved trade facilitation and tax compliance. The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) announced on 27 August 2025 that it is hosting a
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Qatar: General Tax Authority extends submission period for 100% Financial Penalty Exemption Initiative until end of 2025Â
The extension is in response to the growing interest in benefiting from the initiative, and in line with the Authority’s commitment to supporting taxpayers and enabling them to regularise their status. The General Tax Authority announced the
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Tanzania, Qatar conclude negotiations for DTA
The talks, hosted by the Tanzanian Embassy and Qatar’s General Tax Authority, aimed to prevent double taxation and strengthen measures against tax avoidance and evasion between the two nations. Tanzania and Qatar completed the third round of
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Angola, UAE sign CEPA to strengthen trade
Angola and the UAE signed a CEPA on 25 August 2025 to boost trade, investment, and sectoral cooperation. Angola and the UAE signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) on 25 August 2025 in Angola. The agreement aims to reduce
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Cyprus, Oman tax treaty enters into force
Cyprus and Oman’s first income tax treaty enters into force, effective 1 January 2026. The income tax treaty between Cyprus and Oman entered into force on 5 March 2025. Signed on 8 December 2024, the agreement is a first between the two
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UAE: FTA updates EmaraTax user manuals for payments, returns, period changes, de-registration
FTA updates EmaraTax user manuals covering corporate tax payments, returns, period changes and de-registration. The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has released updated user manuals for taxpayers using the EmaraTax portal. The revised
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Turkey: Revenue Administration publishes guidance detailing tax obligations for heirs in 2025
The guide outlines heirs’ tax obligations, including filing rules, exemptions, thresholds, asset valuation, and related income, VAT, and special consumption tax requirements for 2025. The Turkish Revenue Administration has issued a guide for
See MoreUAE signs multilateral agreement on crypto asset tax reporting
The UAE has signed the OECD’s Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement under the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework, joining 51 countries in standardising automatic tax information exchange for crypto transactions. The UAE signed the
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OECD: Zimbabwe joins mutual assistance convention
Zimbabwe must ratify the Convention and deposit the ratification instrument for it to take effect in the country. The OECD reported that Zimbabwe signed the OECD-Council of Europe Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters (as
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Botswana: Government proposes taxing digital services from non-residents
Botswana introduces VAT amendment bill to tax digital services, apply reverse charge, and modernise compliance. The Government of Botswana has introduced Value Added Tax (VAT) Amendment Bill (Bill No. 22 of 2025) on 12 August 2025, proposing
See MoreTurkey sets real estate tax construction costs for 2026
Turkey has set standard construction costs to calculate real estate tax for 2026. Turkey has published General Communiqué No. 87 on Real Estate Tax Law in the Official Gazette on 9 August 2025, setting standard construction costs per square
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Turkey issues draft on R&D tax exemptions
Turkey has clarified the new rules for income tax on R&D wage exemptions and related incentives. Turkey released a draft Communiqué on Income Tax on 20 August 2025, clarifying amendments under Law No. 7555 to the Technology Development
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Nigeria: President abolishes 5% excise duty on telecom services
The abolition of the 5% excise tax on telecommunication services is aimed at improving affordability and service standards in the telecom sector. Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has officially abolished the 5% excise tax on telecommunication
See MoreTurkey: Government consults scope, application of the reduced corporate tax regime
Turkey has initiated a public consultation on the scope and application of the reduced corporate income tax regime for investments made under an investment incentive certificate issued by the Ministry of Industry and Technology. Turkey’s
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Estonia: Government approves income tax treaty with Oman
The tax treaty will take effect after ratification instruments are exchanged and apply from 1 January of the following year. Estonia’s government has approved the income tax treaty with Oman on 21 August 2025. Signed on 27 October 2024, the
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Ghana: GRA to enact FED Act in early 2026Â
The GRA will fully enforce the Taxation (Use of Fiscal Electronic Device) Act 2018 by early 2026. The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) Commissioner-General announced on 15 August 2025 that it plans to fully implement and enforce the Taxation (Use of
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