Zambia extends fuel excise duty relief through September 2026
Zambia has extended the temporary suspension of excise duty on petrol and diesel, together with the zero-rating of Value Added Tax (VAT) on the two fuel products, for another 90 days. The extension applies from 1 July to 30 September 2026 and is
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Malawi: MRA transitions from fiscal devices to real-time electronic invoicing
The Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) has confirmed on 23 June 2026 that it had reached a major milestone in its digital transformation agenda with the successful migration of more than 8,260 of approximately 9,000 targeted VAT-registered businesses to
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Kenya: KRA launches six-month tax amnesty initiative
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) announced on 3 July 2026 that it has rolled out a new tax relief programme designed to ease the financial burden on citizens while simultaneously boosting domestic revenue. Building upon two previous campaigns
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South Africa: SARS launches 2026 tax filing season with expanded auto-assessments, digital upgrades
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has launched the 2026 tax filing season, introducing new enhancements aimed at simplifying the filing process and broadening the scope of its auto-assessment programme. SARS stated that these improvements
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Nigeria: Tariff reforms, green tax framework enter into force
Nigeria's federal government has unveiled sweeping tariff restructuring and environmental tax measures set to commence on 1 July 2026, according to the 2026 Fiscal Policy Measures (FPM) circular issued by Minister of Finance Wale Edun. The
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Zimbabwe issues guidance on China’s zero-tariff programme for eligible exports
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) has published guidance outlining the requirements for exporters seeking to benefit from China's zero-tariff programme for eligible goods originating from Zimbabwe. Under the programme, qualifying Zimbabwean
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Turkey extends 2024 Pillar Two top-up tax filing, payment deadline
Turkey's Tax Administration has extended the deadline for filing and paying the Global Minimum Top-up Corporate Tax for the 2024 fiscal year. The extension was announced in Circular No. 203/2026-9 on the Tax Procedure Law on 26 June 2026. Using
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Hungary approves tax treaty protocol signing with Kuwait
Hungary’s government has authorised the signing of a protocol to amend and update the 1994 Hungary–Kuwait Income and Capital Tax Treaty, as amended by the 2001 protocol. The authorisation was issued under Government Resolution No. 1213/2026 (VI.
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Hungary approves income tax treaty signing with Angola
Hungary has granted authorisation for the signing of an income tax treaty with Angola. The authorisation was issued under Government Resolution No. 1212/2026. (VI. 29.) as published in the Official Gazette No. 81 on 29 June 2026. The tax treaty
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UAE: FTA issues updated VAT guide on education sector services
The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has issued the Education Sector Value Added Tax Guide (VATGED1) on 29 June 2026, providing updated guidance on the application of Value Added Tax (VAT) to educational services, related goods and services, and
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Saudi Arabia: ZATCA extends fines, financial penalties exemption initiative
Saudi Arabia’s Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has announced on 29 June 2026 the Minister of Finance’s decision to extend the "Cancellation of Fines and Exemption of Financial Penalties Initiative" for taxpayers subject to all tax
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Morocco: Government approves income tax treaty with Egypt
Morocco’s Council of Government approved draft law No. 038.26 concerning the ratification of the income tax treaty with Egypt on 25 June 2026. Signed on 6 April 2026, the treaty will enter into force following the exchange of ratification
See MoreKuwait signs OECD CRS-MCAA Addendum on crypto-asset reporting
Kuwait signed the Addendum to the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on Automatic Exchange of Financial Account Information (CRS MCAA) on 22 June 2026, according to an update published by the OECD. The Addendum incorporates the 2023
See MoreSouth Africa: Court upholds VAT limits on recycled gold
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has published a statement welcoming the unanimous Constitutional Court judgment in Lueven Metals (Pty) Ltd v Commissioner for the South African Revenue Service, delivered on 23 June 2026, which confirms SARS'
See MoreUAE: FTA clarifies treatment of corporate tax losses
The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has issued a Basic Tax Information Bulletin – Corporate Tax Losses on 25 June 2026, providing guidance on the treatment of Corporate Tax Losses under the Corporate Tax Law. The bulletin explains the definition
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Kuwait joins OECD agreement on exchange of CbC reports
The OECD has announced that Kuwait signed the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on the Exchange of Country-by-Country Reports (CbC MCAA) on 22 June 2026, further expanding the international framework for the automatic exchange of
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Uganda publishes guidance on 2026/27 tax amendments
The Ugandan Revenue Authority published a guidance on 23 June 2026 on tax amendments for the 2026/27 financial year, outlining changes to income tax, VAT, excise duty, tax administration and customs measures introduced under recently enacted
See MoreKenya: KRA allows unsupported business expense claims for 2025 tax returns
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) reminds all taxpayers that filing of income tax returns for the year of income 2025 is ongoing and must be completed by 30 June 2026. To facilitate smooth filing for the 2025 Year of Income, KRA has allowed
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