Dominican Republic publishes resolution on inflation adjustments
On 20 July 2022, the Dominican Republic tax authorities published a Resolution (DDG-AR1-2022-00006) on multipliers and adjustments for the fiscal year closing in June 2022. The Resolution includes the following changes: Set the inflation
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Israel introduces three-tiered TP documentation requirements
On 30 June 2022, the Israeli Parliament passed legislation to amend Section 85A of the Income Tax Ordinance (ITO) and its regulations, by introducing three-tiered transfer pricing documentation requirements of BEPS Action 13. The legislation
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Nigeria: FIRS extends tax return filing due date for companies
On 4 July 2022, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) of Nigeria has announced to extend the submission of company income tax return for the 2022 year of assessment. Accordingly, the filing of Companies Income Tax Returns for the 2022 Year of
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Kenya: Major changes in transfer pricing rules under Finance Act 2022
On 8 July 2022, the Kenyan Finance Act 2022 was gazetted which was signed into law by the President on 21 June 2022. The law introduced a number of changes to the transfer pricing regulatory framework in Kenya that will have far-reaching
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Saudi Arabia issues draft Transfer Pricing Bylaws for public consultation
On 4 July 2022, Saudi Arabia’s Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) issued a draft of Transfer Pricing (TP) Bylaws and invited public consultation. The public consultation period is open until 30 July 2022. The final Transfer Pricing Bylaws
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IMF: Revenue Mobilisation in the Middle East and Central Asia
On 6 July 2022 the IMF published a departmental paper entitled Revenue Mobilization for a Resilient and Inclusive Recovery in the Middle East and Central Asia. The paper looks at strategies to improve revenue collection in countries of the
See MoreTanzania: National Assembly approves Finance Bill 2022
On 28 June 2022, the National Assembly approved Finance Bill 2022 which contains the measures of the Budget for 2022/23. The Finance Act 2022 was published on 30 June 2022 in the Tanzanian Official Gazette. This Act shall come into operation on 1
See MoreKenya: President gives assent to the finance act 2022
On 21 June 2022, Kenya’s President has given his assent to the Finance Act 2022 which was presented to the Parliament on 13 April 2022. The act contains following tax measures mostly take effect on 1 July 2022. The Bill proposed to introduce
See MoreTanzania: Finance Minister presents Budget for 2022/23 to the Parliament
On 14 June 2022, the Finance Minister presents the Budget for 2022/23 to the National Assembly. This Budget highlights presents a summary of the tax and related regulatory changes. The Budget Bill is now subject to the President’s sign to become a
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Qatar: Tax authority updates master file and local file submission deadline
On 8 June 2022, the General Tax Authority (GTA) of Qatar issued Decision No. 10 of 2022 that amends certain provisions in Decision No. 4 of 2020 to clarify that the deadline for filing the transfer pricing Master File (MF) and Local File (LF) is 60
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OECD: Tax Transparency in Africa 2022
On 14 June 2022, during the meeting of the Africa Initiative, the OECD published Tax Transparency in Africa 2022. The report looks at progress made in tax transparency and exchange of information to combat tax evasion and other illicit financial
See MoreSaudi Arabia relaunches tax relief measures from 1 June to 30 November 2022
On 1 June 2022, Saudi Arabia’s Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) announced the relaunch of tax relief measures due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Under the measures, the taxpayers can be exempted from fines and financial penalties for six
See MoreWorld Health Organisation looks at the effect of the tobacco industry on the environment
On 29 May 2022 the World Health Organisation (WHO) published a document entitled Tobacco: Poisoning Our Planet looking at the environmental damage caused by the tobacco industry. The report looks at the damage done to the environment throughout the
See MoreSouth Africa: SARS updates interest rate tables
On 18 May 2022, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) published updated interest rate tables.  The South African Reserve Bank changed the “repo rate” on 19 May 2022, effective 1 June 2022. For ease of reference, the tables of interest
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Turkey clarifies about reduced CIT rate for manufacturing and export activities
On 14 May 2022, Turkey has published General Communiqué No. 20 in the Official Gazette, which clarifies about 1% corporate income tax (CIT) reduction for manufacturing and export activities. Turkey reduced the rate by Law No. 7351 on 22 January
See MoreSouth Africa: SARS publishes the comprehensive guide to dividends tax
On 12 May 2022, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) published the 5th issue of the Comprehensive Guide to Dividends Tax. The purpose of this guide is to assist users in gaining a more in-depth understanding of dividends tax. The foundation
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UAE: Consultation on introduction of new corporate income tax regime
On 28 April 2022, the UAE Ministry of Finance has released a consultation paper providing details of, and seeking input, on the new federal corporate income tax (CIT) system to be implemented in the UAE, effective for financial years commencing on
See MoreKenya: Transfer pricing measures in Finance Bill 2022
On 12 April 2022, the Finance Bill 2022 was presented in the National Assembly of Kenya, which provides following tax measures related to transfer pricing. The Bill aims to amend Section 18(A) of the ITA to include transactions between residents
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