Senegal announces recovery plan to reduce external borrowing, improve public finances
Senegal’s government unveiled a recovery plan on 1 August 2025, introducing new taxes, fraud controls, and visa fees. Senegal’s government announced an economic recovery plan on 1 August 2025 aimed at reducing external borrowing and
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South Africa: SARS extends special licences for importing, storing jet fuel to prevent potential shortages
SARS has extended special licenses for jet fuel and kerosene imports and storage until 31 October 2026. South Africa’s Fuels Industry Association (FIASA) announced on 8 August 2025 that the South African Revenue Service (SARS) has extended
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South Africa: SARS updates interest rate for taxation of low interest loans
SARS will cut the official interest rate for taxing interest-free or low-interest loans from 8.25% to 8.00% on 1 September 2025. The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has updated Table 3 of the official interest rates used for taxing
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Hong Kong, Cameroon reschedule first round of tax treaty negotiations
The first round of tax treaty negotiations will now take place from 18–22 August 2025. Hong Kong and Cameroon have rescheduled dates for the first round of negotiations for an income tax treaty. Negotiations will now be held from 18 to 22
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Kuwait, Saudi Arabia income tax treaty enters into force
The treaty sets rules on residency, taxation, and anti-abuse measures, applying from 1 January 2026. Kuwait and Saudi Arabia’s income tax treaty took effect on 1 August 2025. It covers Kuwaiti income taxes, Saudi income tax, and Zakat. The
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Mauritius: Cabinet reaffirms approval of amended income tax treaty with Botswana
The amended tax treaty will replace the existing 1995 tax treaty between Mauritius and Botswana. The Mauritius Cabinet reaffirmed its approval to sign a new income tax treaty with Botswana on 1 August 2025. This updated agreement aligns with
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UAE: FTA publishes corporate tax payment user manual
The manual is prepared to help registered corporate taxpayers to navigate through the Federal Tax Authority EmaraTax portal and make corporate tax payments. The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has published a Taxpayer User Manual for Corporate
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UAE: FTA issues updated guide on private tax clarifications
The revised guidance incorporates new provisions and clarifies procedures for submitting clarification requests, including those related to Pillar Two rules The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) released an updated version of its tax procedures
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Oman postpones digital tax stamp phase three to November 2025
Oman delays phase three of the digital tax stamp system for soft drinks and energy drinks to 1 November 2025. The Oman Tax Authority (OTA) has postponed the implementation of phase three of its Digital Tax Stamp (DTS) system from 1 August 2025
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Saudi Arabia: ZATCA urges taxpayers to utilise penalty waiver before 31 December deadline
ZATCA’s penalty exemption scheme before it ends on 31 December 2025. Saudi Arabia’s Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has called on taxpayers to benefit from the ongoing penalty exemption scheme before it concludes on 31 December
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Congo Republic: Parliament approves tax treaty with Turkey
Congo ratified an income tax treaty with Turkey on 2 August 2025 The Parliament of the Republic of Congo ratified an income tax treaty with Turkey on 2 August 2025. This follows after Turkey and Congo signed an income tax treaty on 14 November
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Turkey extends 0% withholding tax on government securities until 2025
he Presidential Decision extends the 0% withholding tax on income from treasury bills, government bonds, and lease certificates until 31 December 2025. Turkey has extended the 0% withholding tax rate on income derived from treasury bills and
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Nigeria: FIRS ends issuance of tax waiver certificates
The suspension takes effect immediately, halting new certificate approvals while existing ones remain valid until expiry with no renewals allowed. Nigeria’s Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) announced on 30 July 2025, the cessation of
See MoreHong Kong, Cameroon to start first round of tax treaty negotiations
Hong Kong and Cameroon will hold their first tax agreement negotiations from 11 to 15 August 2025. As per the Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department’s update on 4 August 2025, the initial negotiations for a tax agreement between Hong Kong and
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Ghana announces new tax measures in 2025 mid-year budget, removes exemption on marine gas oil
The 2025 mid-year budget introduces tax reforms, removing marine gas oil tax exemptions for non-artisanal fishing fleets, enhancing the modified taxation system with digital tools, and simplifying VAT to reduce rates and exempt small
See MoreTurkey consults amendments to VAT refunds, exemptions, and procedures
The draft communiqué provides clarification on VAT exemptions, fraud-related loss, property sales rules, special consumption tax, and proportional VAT refunds on assets. The Turkish government issued a draft Communiqué on 31 July 2025 to amend
See MoreNigeria drops proposal to cut corporate tax rate to 25%
A reform in the Nigeria Tax Act removes the proposed reduction of the 30% income tax rate for large companies to 25%. Nigeria has published the Nigeria Tax Act (NTA) in the official gazette, which contains revisions that differ from the
See MoreTurkey revises special consumption tax rates for EVs, other vehicles
The special consumption tax rates for passenger cars, electric vehicles, and off-road vehicles take effect on 1 August 2025. Turkey has published Presidential Decision No. 10115Â in the Official Gazette on 24 July 2025, which revises the Special
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