UAE: FTA approves higher number of VAT refund claims for new residences in 2026
UAE’s Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has reported on 21 July 2026, an increase in the number of beneficiaries of the VAT Refund Scheme for UAE Nationals Building New Residences during the first half of 2026. The Authority approved approximately
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Algeria completes ratification of mutual assistance convention
Algeria deposited its instrument of ratification for the OECD–Council of Europe Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters, as amended by the 2010 Protocol, on 16 July 2026, according to an OECD update on 20 July 2026. This
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South Africa: SARS updates interest rates on taxes, refunds, credit amounts
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has released updated interest rate tables on 20 July 2026. The revised tables set out the applicable interest rates on outstanding taxes, interest rates payable on certain tax refunds, and interest rates
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Nigeria begins e-invoicing compliance monitoring ahead of July deadline
The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has commenced compliance monitoring for large taxpayers under the National E-Invoicing & Electronic Fiscal System (EFS) regime, reminding in-scope taxpayers of the Public Notice issued on 17 February 2026
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Tanzania enacts Finance Act 2026 with excise, VAT, compliance measures
The Parliament of Tanzania has enacted the Finance Act 2026, introducing a broad package of tax and revenue measures affecting excise duty, export taxes, Value Added Tax (VAT), tax administration and public finance. The Act received presidential
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Nigeria, Portugal negotiating income tax treaty
Nigeria's Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation announced on 17 July 2026 that officials from Nigeria and Portugal discussed bilateral relations, including progress toward concluding an income tax treaty, during the EurAfrican
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US, Jordan sign reciprocal trade agreementÂ
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced the signing of a reciprocal trade agreement with Jordan on 21 July 2026 and released a fact sheet outlining its key provisions. “President Trump is deepening our economic and
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Mauritius: Cabinet approves implementation of Qualified Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax (QDMTT)
The Mauritius Cabinet approved new regulations to support the implementation of its Qualified Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax (QDMTT), providing further guidance on the operation of the domestic minimum tax regime introduced in 2025. The Cabinet
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Hong Kong, Morocco advance of tax treaty negotiations
Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department (IRD), in an update, reported that Hong Kong and Morocco concluded the second round of negotiations for an income tax treaty on 16 July 2026. This follows IRD’s announcement that Hong Kong and Morocco would
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South Africa: SARS publishes Advance Pricing Agreement implementation webpage
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has published a dedicated webpage on the implementation of its Advance Pricing Agreement (APA) programme, outlining the objectives, benefits and planned pilot phase as the authority prepares to launch the
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Qatar ratifies income tax treaty with the UAE
Qatar has ratified the income and capital tax treaty with the UAE through Decree No. (39) of 2026, published in the Official Gazette on 25 June 2026. The treaty covers income taxes in both Qatar and the UAE, includes a mutual agreement
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Rwanda ratifies income tax treaty with Botswana
Rwanda has published Law No. 027/2026 of 14 July 2026 in the Official Gazette, ratifying the income tax treaty with Botswana. Signed on 6 May 2026, the treaty aims to prevent double taxation and fiscal evasion between the two nations. The
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Morocco: Chamber of Councillors approves tax treaty with Chad
Morocco's Chamber of Councillors approved Project Law No. 53.24 on 30 June 2026, completing parliamentary approval for the ratification of the income tax treaty with Chad. The agreement, signed on 14 August 2024, aims to establish a cooperative
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The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has issued Public Clarification CTP011 on 15 July 2026, clarifying the requirements for transfer pricing adjustments under the Corporate Tax Law. It mandates that all transactions between Related Parties must
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UAE updates private tax clarification guidance with revised procedures
The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has published an updated Tax Procedures Guide on Private Clarifications (TPGPC1), dated 14 July 2026, setting out the process for taxpayers seeking the authority's official view on uncertain tax technical
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Morocco's Chamber of Councillors (the upper house of Parliament) approved Project Law (Bill) No. 39.25 on 30 June 2026, ratifying the income tax treaty with Burundi. Signed on 12 May 2025, the agreement aims to establish a cooperative fiscal
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Botswana revises list of zero-rated foodstuffs under 2026 VAT Act
The Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS) has published a public notice outlining the revised list of foodstuffs subject to VAT at a zero rate under the Value Added Tax (VAT) Act, 2026. The changes took effect from 1 July 2026 and apply to
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Kenya extends reduced VAT on petroleum products through mid-October 2026
Kenya’s government confirmed, on 14 July 2026, that it is keeping its reduced 8% value-added tax rate on petroleum products through mid-October, alongside a KES 945 million subsidy to stabilise pump prices in the July-August cycle. The
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