Saudi Arabia: GAZT publishes Tax Ruling Requests guide
Recently, the General Authority of Zakat and Tax (GAZT) of Saudi Arabia published the English version of Tax Ruling Requests guide. The tax ruling guide includes the following measures: An applicant can apply for a Ruling when it is unsure
See MoreDTA between Singapore and Tunisia ratified
The Income Tax Treaty of 2018 between Singapore and Tunisia has been ratified by the Tunisian president by way of Law No. 52 of 9 July 2019, as published in Official Gazette No. 56 of 12 July 2019.The treaty was approved by the People's Congress on
See MoreGhana: Finance Minister presents mid-year budget for 2019
On 29 July 2019, the Finance Minister of Ghana presented the 2019 mid-year budget statement to the parliament. The budget proposed the following measures: Increasing in Communication Service Tax from 6% to 9%;The cancellation of the Luxury
See MoreDTA signs between Angola and Cape Verde
On 8 August 2019, the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) between Angola and Cape Verde signed for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income, in
See MoreIraqi Cabinet approves DTA between Iraq and Saudi Arabia
On 6 August 2019, the Iraqi Cabinet approved the draft Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The agreement was signed on 17 April
See MoreDTA between Egypt and Uzbekistan enters into force
On 25 March 2019, the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) between Egypt and Uzbekistan was entered into force. The DTA applies from 1 January 2020. The agreement contains Dividends rate 5% for at least 25% capital holding; otherwise 10%, Interest
See MoreAngola signs DTA with Maldives
On 8 August 2019, the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) between Angola and Cape Verde signed for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income, in
See MoreEgypt amends interest rate for late payment of tax
On 4 August 2019, the Ministry of Finance issued Decision No 484 of 2019 in the Official Journal. The decision entered into force on 5 August 2019. The decision sets interest rates on unpaid taxes amending the Implementing Regulation to the Income
See MoreSaudi Arabia signs MCAA for the exchange of CbCR
On 6 August 2019, Saudi Arabian Government signed the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement (MCAA) for the exchange of Country-by-Country reports (CbCR). According to OECD, total signatories to the agreement CbC MCAA are now 80.
See MoreUganda: Parliament passes Income Tax (Amendment) Act 2019
On 30 June 2019, Ugandan Parliament has passed Income Tax Amendment Act 2019. The act contains a number of measures including definition of beneficial owner to reduce the threshold required for exemption; to provide for withholding tax by a seller
See MoreTanzania: Government publishes Finance Act, 2019
The Tanzanian Government has published the Finance Act, 2019 in the Official Gazette on 30 June 2019 and it became effective from 1 July 2019. On 13 June 2019, Philip Mpango, the Finance Minister, presented the Budget for financial year (FY)
See MoreUkraine signs amending protocol to DTA with UAE
On 24 July 2019, the Cabinet of Ukraine approved to sign an amending protocol to the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) with United Arab Emirates (UAE). The provisions of the draft protocol fully comply with the requirements with the Organization for
See MoreQatar publishes ministerial decision about CbCR in the official Gazette
On 17 June 2019, Qatar’s Ministry of Finance published Ministerial Decision No. 16 in the official Gazette implementing new obligations of country-by-country reporting (CbCR) requirement from 2018. The decision mainly clarifies about eligible
See MoreSouth Africa publishes draft taxation amendment bills 2019 for public comment
On 21 July 2019, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) and the National Treasury has published 2019 Draft Taxation Laws Amendment Bill (Draft TLAB) and the 2019 Draft Tax Administration Laws Amendment Bill (Draft TALAB) for public
See MoreAlgeria: DGI issues a guideline on electronic tax declaration
The Algerian tax agency Direction Generale des Impots (DGI) has recently published a guideline on electronic tax declaration and payment procedures. The guideline provides the following information: requirements to access the electronic
See MoreOman introduces tax incentives for tourism investments
Recently, Oman has introduced a tax incentive for every new investor looking to build a tourism project in Musandam. According to the new regulation, investors are exempted from customs duties for building materials, tools and equipment
See MoreQatar: GTA issues additional CbC reporting obligations
On 16 June 2019, Qatar's General Tax Authority (GTA) has issued a notice prescribing further updates and clarifications for the Country-by-Country (CbC) reporting obligations in Qatar. Key points of CbC reporting obligations are as follows:
See MoreSouth Africa: Tax benefits for investors through Section 12J VCC regime
In 2009 Government implemented a tax incentive for investors in privately owned entrepreneurial businesses in South Africa to assist small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) with access to equity finance. Individuals, companies and trusts (any SA
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