Zambia introduces temporary VAT zero rating on petrol, diesel
Zambia has implemented temporary fiscal measures on fuel following a Cabinet decision on 31 March 2026, chaired by President Hakainde Hichilema, in response to what it described as an emergency in the national fuel supply situation. The Cabinet
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Qatar, Austria sign amendment to certain provisions of double taxation treaty
Qatar’s General Tax Authority (GTA) announced on 3 May 2026 that Qatar and Austria signed an amendment to certain provisions of the agreement on the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income
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Kenya lowers corporate tax rate in Finance Bill 2026
Kenya’s government released the Finance Bill, 2026, proposing amendments across key tax laws, including the Income Tax Act (Cap. 470), VAT Act (Cap. 476), Excise Duty Act (Cap. 472), Stamp Duty Act (Cap. 480), Tax Procedures Act (Cap. 469B), and
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Tanzania, Turkey sign income tax treaty
Tanzania’s Ministry of Finance has announced that it has signed an income tax treaty with Turkey on 4 May 2026. This follows after the second round of negotiations regarding the conclusion of a double taxation avoidance agreement between Turkey
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South Africa: Constitutional Court dismisses ABSA appeal, upholds tax avoidance recharacterisation
The Constitutional Court of South Africa has dismissed the appeal in Absa Bank Ltd and Another v CSARS (CCT 72/24), a case concerning a ZAR 1.9 billion structured investment scheme, in a judgment delivered on 22 April 2026. The dispute involved
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Turkey announces schedule for instalments for debts restructured under Law No. 7440
Turkey’s Revenue Administration has issued a notice on 4 April 2026 concerning the payment schedule for instalments under the restructuring of outstanding public receivables introduced by Law No. 7440 of 9 March 2023. The Law allows taxpayers
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South Africa consults implementation of bilateral advance pricing agreements under DTAs
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has initiated a public consultation, on 30 April 2026, on the implementation of bilateral advance pricing agreements (APAs) under double taxation agreements (DTAs), as part of an initial pilot phase of the
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Turkey: Revenue Administration announces temporary reduction in accommodation tax rate
Turkey’s Revenue Administration has confirmed that, on 30 April 2026, Presidential Decision No. 11263 was published in the Official Gazette, introducing a temporary reduction in the accommodation tax rate. Under the Presidential Decree, the
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UAE: FTA cuts administrative tax penalties to ease business compliance burden
UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has announced the entry into force of Cabinet Decision No. (129) of 2025, which amends certain provisions of Cabinet Decision No. (40) of 2017 on administrative penalties imposed for violations of tax laws in the
See MoreTurkey raises participation exemption, export service deduction rates
Turkey’s Revenue Administration has announced the publication of Presidential Decision No. 11257 in the Official Gazette on 30 April 2026, introducing amendments to participation exemption rules for foreign earnings and increasing deduction rates
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UAE: FTA issues clarification on “director” and “officer” as connected persons under corporate tax law
The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has issued Corporate Tax Public Clarification CTP010 to define the terms “director” and “officer” as Connected Persons under the UAE Corporate Tax Law. The clarification is relevant to the rules under
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Kuwait introduces optional advance payment system for multinational groups under DMTT regime
Kuwait’s Ministry of Finance has issued Circular No. (1) of 29 April 2026 introducing an optional Advance Tax Payment Program for multinational enterprise (MNE) groups that fall within the scope of the Multinational Entities Tax Law, Law (Decree)
See MoreTurkey: Economic reform package expands tax incentives for investors, exporters
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announced, on 24 April 2026 during the “Powerhouse for Investments in the Turkey Century” programme, a comprehensive economic reform package in Istanbul aimed at strengthening the investment environment,
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Saudi Arabia: ZATCA reminds taxpayers of 2025 Zakat, CIT return deadline
Saudi Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) urges all establishments to submit their Zakat returns and Corporate Income Tax (CIT) returns for the financial year ending 31 December 2025. The deadline for submission is tomorrow, 30 April
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Namibia: MoF adjusts e-invoicing implementation timeline
Namibia’s Ministry of Finance has revised its roadmap for implementing a nationwide e-invoicing system, moving away from the previously announced April 2026 launch date. The Ministry of Finance (MoF) now indicates the initiative will roll out
See MoreKenya: KRA to integrate export process in iCMS with the VAT return in iTAX
Kenya’s tax authority (KRA), in a release on 23 April 2026, has notified taxpayers and the public that, effective May 2026, the VAT return export data in ICMS will be integrated with the declaration of zero-rated supplies in the VAT return in
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South Africa: SARS introduces simplified compliance framework for partnerships
South African Revenue Service (SARS) announced, on 22 April 2026, a simplified compliance framework for partnerships through the introduction of a new Beneficial Owner Register IT3(BO), aimed at streamlining beneficial ownership reporting
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Lebanon publishes simplified overview of 2026 budget law
Lebanon’s Ministry of Finance has published the Citizen Budget 2026 on 14 April 2026, presenting a simplified overview of the Budget Law for 2026. The budget law was approved by Parliament in late January 2026 and enacted on 10 February 2026.
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