Vietnam, Rwanda begin income tax treaty negotiations
Vietnam and Rwanda initiated their first round of negotiations for an income tax treaty on 16 March 2026. Deputy Director Dang Ngoc Minh, leading the Vietnamese delegation, welcomed the Rwandan team and highlighted the strong diplomatic ties
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Bahrain: NBR updates VAT deposit recovery rules guidance
Bahrain’s National Bureau for Revenue (NBR) released an updated Imports and Exports VAT guide on 11 March 2026. The revised guide adds a section addressing the treatment of VAT deposits related to recovering VAT paid on imported goods. VAT paid
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Oman: OTA issues reminder for 2025 tax return deadlines
The Oman Tax Authority (OTA) has reminded taxpayers of the filing deadlines for the 2025 fiscal year. Taxpayers subject to the standard 15% income tax rate must submit their returns by 30 April 2026, four months after the fiscal
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Qatar introduces framework for direct application of tax treaty benefits
Qatar has issued Cabinet Resolution No. (4) of 2026, effective 16 March 2026, permitting the direct application of tax treaty benefits, including reduced withholding tax rates or exemptions, at the time of payment. This marks a shift from the
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Malawi doubles VAT threshold, introduces digital services tax in 2026-27 budget policy statement
Malawi’s Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Decentralisation has presented the 2026-27 Budget Policy Statement to the National Assembly of Malawi. On 27 February 2026. Framed under the theme of "Driving Economic Recovery and Sustainable
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Jersey: States Assembly ratifies income tax treaty with Bahrain
The Jersey States Assembly approved the income tax treaty with Bahrain on 12 March 2026. The Government of Jersey signed an income tax treaty with Bahrain on 16 September 2025. The treaty covers the taxation of corporate income in Bahrain and
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South Africa: SARS opens eFiling global minimum tax registration
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) announced, on 16 March 2026, that registration for Global Minimum Tax is now open on the SARS eFiling system, as part of South Africa’s implementation of the Global Anti‑Base Erosion (GloBE)
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Morocco: DGI clarifies 2026 Finance Law, details adjustments to corporate tax, PIT, VAT
Morocco’s tax administration (DGI) issued Circular No. 737 on 27 February 2026, clarifying the tax measures of Finance Law 50-25 for 2026, part of Morocco’s 2023–2026 structural tax reform. Finance Law No. 50-25 was promulgated by Dahir No.
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Turkey updates special consumption tax rates for petroleum products
Turkey’s Tax Administration has issued revised Special Consumption Tax (SCT) rates for certain petroleum products, following the reinstatement of the fuel price stabilisation mechanism. The decision, based on Presidential Decision No. 10995 of 4
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South Africa: SARS announces crypto-asset reporting deadline
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has issued an explanation of the reporting obligations and deadlines for crypto-asset service providers (CAPSs) under the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF). The first reporting period runs from 1
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Belarus, Ghana discuss steps to conclude tax treaty
Belarus’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported that on 4 March 2026, officials from Belarus and Ghana met to strengthen bilateral cooperation, including negotiations on a tax treaty aimed at preventing double taxation and fiscal evasion. The
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Cameroon mandates real-time electronic invoicing under 2026 Finance Law
Cameroon has introduced mandatory electronic invoicing requirements through its 2026 Finance Law, advancing the country's digital tax administration framework and implementing continuous transaction controls (CTC). All taxpayers must now issue
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South Africa: SARS introduces crypto asset reporting framework (CARF)Â
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) announced on 6 March 2026 that the crypto-asset reporting framework (CARF) took effect on 1 March 2026, which is a global standard developed by the OECD to strengthen tax transparency in the crypto asset
See MoreTurkey reintroduces fuel price stabilisation mechanism, revises SCT
The Turkish Revenue Administration has announced updated special consumption tax (SCT) amounts for certain petroleum products following the reintroduction of the fuel price stabilisation mechanism. The changes were implemented under Presidential
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Nigeria: MoF introduces presumptive tax regulation framework
Nigeria’s Ministry of Finance have introduced the Presumptive Tax Regulations framework on 4 March 2026, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s tax reform journey. The Ministry described the framework as simple, clear and fair, with a
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Saudi Arabia: ZATCA urges zakat payers to use ZAKATY platform
The Saudi Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has urged zakat payers to "voluntarily" make their Zakat through the ZAKATY platform or through the ZAKATY website (zakaty.gov.sa). ZAKATY allows individuals to make their Zakat through safe
See MoreTurkey advances omnibus legislation on crypto taxes, disaster relief
Turkey’s government has submitted a draft Omnibus Law to the Grand National Assembly on 2 March 2026, proposing amendments to a range of financial and administrative laws. The legislation targets tax fairness, social support, and regulatory
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Saudi Arabia: ZATCA reminds establishments to file February withholding tax
The Saudi Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has called upon establishments subject to withholding tax in the Kingdom to submit their tax returns for February 2026, no later than 10 March 2026. This announcement was made on 5 March
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