UAE: FTA publishes updated excise tax guidance
The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has released an updated guide, Taxable Persons Guide for Excise Tax (Excise Goods) – ETGTP2 on 10 February 2026. This guide is the second in a two-part series for taxable persons on excise tax in the
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South Africa: SARS advances digital VAT compliance with e-invoicing
South Africa’s Revenue Service (SARS) is preparing to shift VAT compliance to a digital model under its VAT Modernisation programme. Structured e-invoicing will be a key part of the system, enabling near-real-time transaction reporting rather
See MoreUAE exempts non-commercial sports entities from corporate tax
The UAE’s Ministry of Finance (MoF) has announced the issuance of Cabinet Decision No. (1) of 2026 on Exempting Certain Sports Entities from Corporate Tax for the Purposes of Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022 on the Taxation of Corporations and
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OECD: Montenegro, Oman, Panama, Peru, Rwanda, and Uruguay sign CARF MCAA, Addendum to CRS MCAA
According to an OECD update, Montenegro, Oman, Panama, Peru, Rwanda, and Uruguay signed the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on Automatic Exchange of Information under the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF MCAA) and the Addendum to
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Qatar: GTA introduces global, domestic minimum tax framework
Qatar’s General Tax Authority (GTA) announced that it has implemented global and domestic minimum tax rules aligned with international standards through Cabinet Resolution No. (2) of 2026, published in the Official Gazette on 12 February
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Turkey clarifies tax rules for inflation-adjusted investment accounts
Turkey’s Ministry of Treasury and Finance has issued a new Tax Procedure Law Circular (VUK-196/2026-2) on 9 February 2026, outlining how inflation adjustment differences in the Investments-in-Progress account will be treated for tax
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IMF: Boosting Trade and Economic Integration Across Europe and Africa
On 4 February 2026 the IMF published a departmental paper with the title North Africa: Connecting Continents, Creating Opportunities, prepared by the IMF’s Middle East and Central Asia department. The publication of the departmental paper was
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South Africa: SARS clarifies interest deductibility on loan-funded preference share redemption
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) published Binding Private Ruling (BPR) 424 on 6 February 2026, setting out its view on the deductibility of interest incurred on loan funding used to redeem preference shares and to settle current or
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Nigeria: NRS scraps road tax credit scheme over verification challenges
The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has ended the road infrastructure tax credit programme on 5 February 2026, citing its inability to verify construction projects completed under the initiative. NRS Chairman Zacch Adedeji announced the decision,
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US imposes tariffs on countries trading with Iran
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order, "Addressing Threats to the United States by the Government of Iran,” on 6 February, which imposes additional tariffs on imports from countries that trade with Iran, building upon decades of US
See MoreNigeria: FAAN to hike cargo tariffs
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) announced that it will implement new cargo tariffs from 2 February 2026. The revision, approved in 2025, was delayed to allow FAAN to strengthen internal controls and close revenue leakages that
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Malawi: MRA extends e-invoicing pilot ahead of full rollout to May 2026
The Malawi Revenue Authority, in a public notice issued on 30 January 2026, announced that the electronic invoicing system (EIS) pilot will now run from 1 February to 30 April 2026. During this period, EIS will operate alongside the current
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Rwanda ratifies tax treaty with Hong Kong
Rwanda has gazetted the ratification of its income tax treaty with Hong Kong, which was formalised in Law No. 004/2026 on 1 February 2026. The agreement, originally signed on 9 October 2025, sets the framework for cross-border taxation and
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Cameroon releases 2026 Finance Law, includes new rules for digital giants, green levies
Cameroon’s Ministry of Finance issued a circular on the execution of the 2026 Finance Law, providing guidance on its implementation and outlining the key tax measures introduced for the year. The circular outlines the mandatory instructions for
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Hong Kong, Turkey income tax treaty enters into force
The income tax treaty between Hong Kong and Turkey entered into force on 30 January 2026. The treaty, signed on 24 September 2024, aims to prevent double taxation and promote greater tax cooperation and transparency. The agreement applies to
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Bahrain: NBR issues revised VAT real estate guidance
Bahrain’s National Bureau for Revenue (NBR) issued Version 1.6 of its VAT Real Estate Guide on 29 January 2026. The publication outlines the VAT framework for the real estate sector in Bahrain, and the key change in this update is the addition of
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Austria, Oman sign income and capital tax treaty
Austria and Oman signed an income and capital tax treaty on 28 January 2026. The agreement seeks to prevent double taxation and fiscal evasion between the two nations. The treaty will enter into force after the exchange of ratification
See MoreTurkey issues exchange rates for 2025 valuation of foreign currency-denominated receivables, debts
The Turkish Ministry of Treasury and Finance announced the exchange rates to be used for valuing foreign currency-denominated receivables and debts as of 31 December 2025. The rates are outlined in General Communiqué No. 590 on the Tax Procedure
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