South Africa enacts Taxation Laws Amendment Act 2026, ending VAT exemption on low-value imports
South Africa’s President has enacted the Taxation Laws Amendment Act 2026 (the Act), which abolishes the VAT exemption previously applicable to low-value imported goods. The Taxation Laws Amendment Act, 2026 (Act No. 5 of 2026) was assented to
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Belarus: National Assembly approves income tax treaty with Jordan
The Belarus House of Representatives (lower house of the National Assembly) has approved the income tax treaty with Jordan through Resolution No. 306-P8/III on 17 April 2026. The resolution was published on the National Legal Internet Portal of
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Kenya, Singapore income tax treaty takes effect
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore confirmed that a new income tax agreement with Kenya became operational on 20 April 2026. This treaty, originally signed on 23 September 2024, supersedes a previous 2018 agreement that was never
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Morocco implements new VAT rules for foreign digital service providers
The Moroccan government has introduced comprehensive value-added tax regulations targeting non-resident providers of digital services, with the rules set to take effect on 11 June 2026. The Government Council approved draft decree No. 2.25.862 on
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Bahrain: Legislative and Legal Affairs Committee of Council of Representatives approves tax treaty with Saudi Arabia
The Legislative and Legal Affairs Committee of Bahrain’s Council of Representatives approved the draft law for the ratification of the income tax treaty with Saudi Arabia on 13 April 2026. Bahrain and Saudi Arabia signed a tax treaty on 3
See MoreKenya weighs capital gain tax relief on internal corporate restructuring
Kenya's National Assembly is set to consider new legislation that would eliminate capital gains tax on internal company reorganisations, potentially saving businesses millions in restructuring costs. The Income Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2026, tabled
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IMF Spring Meetings: Regional Outlook for Sub Saharan Africa
On 17 April 2026 the IMF held a press briefing on the Regional Economic Outlook for Sub Saharan Africa: Hard Won Gains Under Pressure. The IMF notes that Sub-Saharan Africa performed strongly in 2025, with regional growth estimated at around
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Slovak Republic consults on new income tax treaty with Egypt
The Slovak Republic has launched a public consultation on a new income tax treaty with Egypt, open until 5 May 2026. It aims to eliminate double taxation, strengthen economic cooperation, and prevent tax evasion and avoidance, including
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Saudi Arabia, US sign tax information exchange agreement
Saudi Arabia and the US signed an exchange of information agreement relating to tax matters on 14 April 2026. During a meeting, Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent and Saudi Minister of Finance Mohammed bin Abdullah al-Jadaan discussed
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South Africa enacts legal framework for e-invoicing, e-reporting
South African Revenue Service (SARS) has enacted the Tax Administration Laws Amendment Act, 2026 (Act No. 4 of 2026) published on 1 April 2026 in Government Gazette No. 54447, introducing a legal framework for e-invoicing and voluntary e-reporting
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Kenya: KRA issues guide on income, expense validation for income tax returns
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has published a Step-By-Step Guide for Income and Expense Validations for Income Tax Returns, setting out new validation procedures that will apply from 1 January 2026. The guide explains the validation process first
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Kenya moves introduce temporary VAT reduction on fuel amid Middle East conflict
President William Ruto has announced a KES 6.5 billion package aimed at cushioning Kenyans from high fuel prices, including a temporary reduction in Value Added Tax (VAT) on fuel products from 16% to 8% over the next three months on 16 April
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Uganda considers 26-27 Budget with targeted withholding taxes across key sectors
Uganda’s Parliament is considering a wide-ranging package of draft tax Bills for the 2026/2027 Budget, tabled by the government on 1 April 2026, which proposes sweeping changes across environmental levies, excise duties, VAT and income tax. The
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Liberia enacts Tax Amendment Act, strengthens enforcement and raises excise taxes
Liberia has enacted the Liberia Tax Amendment Act of December 2025 (the Act), approved on 24 March 2026. The Act introduces major revisions to the Liberia Revenue Code aimed at strengthening domestic revenue mobilisation and advancing public health
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IMF Spring Meetings: Aid Cuts in Sub-Saharan Africa
The IMF Spring Meetings are taking place from 13 to 18 April 2026. On 13 April 2026 a presentation was given by Athene Laws and Maurizio Leonardi of the IMF’s Africa department with the title: Aid cuts in Sub-Saharan Africa: This Time is
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UAE: FTA issues revised rulings framework covering APAs, tax transaction directives
The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has issued an updated Policy on Issuing Clarifications and Directives, amended by Decision No. 2 of 23 February 2026 and effective from 1 March 2026. A key update is the introduction of Directives on Tax
See MoreMorocco, Kenya to expedite tax treaty negotiations
Morocco's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that the first session of the Joint Cooperation Commission between Morocco and Kenya took place on 9 April 2026, where officials agreed to expedite negotiations for an income tax treaty. If an
See MoreLiberia rolls out sweeping tax reforms as GST rises to 13%
The Government of Liberia has announced, on 7 April 2026, a series of reforms to the country’s tax system following the passage of the Liberia Tax Amendment Act of December 2025, which was approved on 24 March 2026. The updated framework
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