Vietnam, Ethiopia to negotiate first tax treaty
Representatives from Ethiopia and Vietnam met on 15 April 2025 to explore opportunities for strengthening bilateral relations. This announcement was made by the Vietnam Government News portal on 16 April 2025. Vietnam and Ethiopia have agreed
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Bahrain ratifies income tax treaty with Guernsey
Bahrain approved the law for the ratification of the income tax treaty with Guernsey on 23 April 2025. The treaty was signed 29 September 2024, is the first of its kind between the two jurisdictions. It will take effect 30 days after the exchange
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Saudi Arabia approves signing of tax treaties with Bahrain, Croatia, Kuwait
The Saudi Arabian Council of Ministers approved the signing of an income tax treaty with Bahrain and the approval of tax treaties with Croatia and Kuwait on 22 April 2025. The treaty with Bahrain aims to address double taxation and promote
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Turkey approves trade and economic cooperation agreement with Maldives
The President of Türkiye approved the trade and economic cooperation agreement with the Maldives on 22 April 2025,, which was signed on 27 November 2023 in Ankara. The approval was made through Decision No. 9755, published in Official Gazette No.
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South Africa withdraws proposed VAT increase
The South Africa's Minister of Finance will shortly introduce the Rates and Monetary Amounts and the Amendment of Revenue Laws Bill (Rates Bill), which proposes to maintain the Value-Added Tax (VAT) rate at 15% from 1 May 2025 instead of the
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Nigeria plans new investment incentive with multi-year tax credits
Nigeria plans to launch a new Economic Development Incentive (EDI) scheme to promote sustainable economic growth and attract investment in key sectors. The scheme targets key sectors like agriculture, manufacturing, and critical infrastructure
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San Marino ratifies tax treaty with Kuwait
San Marino's Parliament approved the ratification of the income and capital tax treaty with Kuwait on 22 April 2025. The treaty will come into effect once the instruments of ratification are exchanged and will be applicable from 1 January of the
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Turkey announces average commercial loan interest rates for inflation adjustment
The Turkish Ministry of Treasury and Finance has published the average commercial loan interest rates for January, February, and March 2025 as part of the inflation adjustment process for financial statements on 22 April 2025. The rates are as
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UAE: FTA introduces EmaraTax application for family foundations to register as unincorporated partnerships
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) introduced a new application via the "EmaraTax" digital tax services platform, enabling eligible Family Foundations to apply for status as an Unincorporated Partnership, provided the Family Foundation met specific
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Uganda proposes broad tax reforms effective July 2025
The Uganda Minister of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development presented the Tax Amendment Bills, 2025 on 27 March 2025, to Parliament for debate. If approved by Parliament and signed by the President of Uganda, the Bills will come into effect
See MoreTurkey, Syria to negotiate new tax treaty
Turkey’s Ministry of Trade has announced that officials from Turkey and Syria met in Damascus to address bilateral matters, including plans to negotiate a new income tax treaty on 23 April 2025. Turkish Minister of Trade Ömer Bolat and his
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South Africa: SARS updates Income Tax Return for Companies guide
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has published an updated guide for completing the Income Tax Return for Companies (ITR14), effective from 23 April 2025. The latest version includes expanded guidance on the reporting of beneficial ownership,
See MoreSaudi Arabia: ZATCA publishes updated guide clarifying VAT Executive Regulations
The Saudi Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has published a VAT Guide, providing clarifications on amendments to the VAT Executive Regulations. The VAT Executive Regulations , which approved changes to the VAT implementing regulations,
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Algeria extends 2024 corporate income tax filing deadline
Algeria’s National Tax Administration (NTA) announced an extended deadline for corporate income tax (CIT) filing on 14 April 2025. The new deadline is set for 31 May 2025. However, since 31 May falls on a holiday, the revised deadline is set for 1
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Algeria extends 2024 transfer pricing and individual income tax filing deadlines
Algeria's Directorate General of Taxes announced on 14 April 2025 that it had extended the deadline for the annual transfer pricing declaration, which must be submitted electronically, for the 2024 fiscal year. Taxpayers now have until 31 May
See MoreUAE: Cabinet of Ministers approves tax treaty with Russia
The UAE Cabinet of Ministers approved the income and capital tax treaty with Russia on 14 April 2025. Earlier, representatives from Russia and the UAE have signed a new income and capital tax treaty on 17 February 2025. The treaty will come
See MoreUAE issues Ministerial Decision No. 84 of 2025 on audited financial statements for corporate tax
The UAE Ministry of Finance has issued Ministerial Decision No. 84 of 2025 on 25 March 2025 replacing Ministerial Decision No. 82 of 2023, outlining the requirements for taxpayers to prepare and maintain audited financial statements for corporate
See MoreSaudi Arabia: ZATCA approves new real estate transaction tax regulations
Saudi Arabia’s Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has approved the executive regulations for the Real Estate Transaction Tax (RETT), published in the official gazette on 9 April 2025. The regulations will take effect on 10 April 2025,
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