UAE: Tax authority calls to register for corporate tax
On 04 September 2023, the UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) renewed its invitation for Public Joint Stock Companies (PJSCs), PriVATe Shareholding Companies (PSCs), limited liabilities companies and priVATe companies resident in the UAE to register for
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UAE will not implement global minimum tax rule before 2025
On 13 September 2023, the UAE Ministry of Finance (MoF), in cooperation with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), hosted the Pillar Two Regional Forum, related to the Global Minimum Tax of Base Erosion and Profit
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Saudi Arabia: ZATCA urges taxpayers to benefit from the exemption of fines initiative before December 31
On 10 September 2023, Saudi Arabia’s Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) issued a statement urging all taxpayers subject to tax laws to take advantage of the “Cancellation of Fines and Exemption of Financial Penalties Initiative” that is
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South Africa: SARS updates guidance on tax rates, duties and levies
On 24 August 2023, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) issued a latest guide for tax rates, duties and levies (Issue 16). The latest version of the SARS guide for tax rates, duties, levies include following: Corporate tax
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Kenya: KRA announces tax amnesty on interest and penalties
On 1 September 2023, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) released a public notice regarding a tax amnesty on interest and penalties introduced in the Finance Act 2023. The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) would like to notify taxpayers that the
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Morocco releases latest CbC reporting guidance
The Moroccan General Directorate of Taxation (DGI) has recently released latest Country-by-Country (CbC) reporting guidance. Morocco implemented CbC reporting obligations starting from 1 January 2021, in accordance with the Finance Law for 2020.
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Nigeria: FIRS issues notice on tax compliance of international shipping lines
On 21 August 2023, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) of Nigeria published a public notice in relation to tax compliance of international shipping lines. The circular provides the basis of taxation of international shipping lines in
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IMF Report Suggests Tax Reforms for Kuwait
On 23 August 2023 the IMF issued a report following discussions with Kuwait under Article IV of the IMF’s articles of agreement. Kuwait’s economy has continued to recover with non-oil GDP growth estimated to be 3.4% in 2021, buoyed by a
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Israel releases Guidance on MAP and APA procedures
On 17 August 2023, the Israel Tax Authority (ITA) released Tax Circular No. 1/2023, which provides guidance for mutual agreement procedure (MAP), and bilateral advance pricing agreement (APA) requests. The new circular replaces the guidance of
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South Africa publishes a draft legislation to implement APA program
On 31 July 2023, the National Treasury of South Africa proposes a draft legislation to implement advance pricing agreement (APA) program. An APA program offers taxpayers an enhanced level of assurance when engaging in significant international
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OECD: Mitigating the Risks of Illicit Financial Flows in Oil Commodity Trading
On 8 August 2023 the OECD issued policy guidance for policymakers and practitioners on managing the problem of Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs) in oil commodity trading. The Policy Guidance on Mitigating the Risks of Illicit Financial Flows in Oil
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Egypt releases amendment to some provisions of the investment law
On 25 July 2023, Egypt published Law No 160 of 2023 in the official gazette amending the Investment Law No. 72 of 2017. These amendments primarily focused on enhancing incentives for foreign investors, encouraging investment distribution across the
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South Africa invites public comments on draft tax bills and regulations
On 31 July 2023, the National Treasury and the South African Revenue Service (SARS) released the 2023 Draft Tax Bills and Draft Regulations. The purpose of the 2023 Draft Tax Bills and Draft Regulations is to implement the tax recommendations that
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WTO: World Trade Statistical Review 2023
On 31 July 2023 the WTO published the World Trade Statistical Review 2023. The report looks at the patterns of world trade in 2022 and gives some insights into the outlook for 2023. The regularly updated statistics on world trade provide a
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UAE: MoF announces penalties for corporate tax violations
On 29 July 2023, the UAE Ministry of Finance (MoF) announced the issuance of Cabinet Decision No. (75) of 2023 regarding administrative penalties for violations related to the Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022 on the Taxation of Corporations and
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UAE: MoF announces additional conditions for exemption of investment funds from tax
On 29 July 2023, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Finance (MoF) announced Cabinet Decision No. (81) of 2023, outlining additional conditions for Qualifying Investment Funds under the Federal Decree-Law No. (47) of 2022 on the Taxation of
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UAE: Ministry of Finance announces cabinet decision on new tax procedures law
On 29 July 2023, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Finance announced the issuance of Cabinet Decision No. (74) of 2023 on the Executive Regulation of Federal Decree-Law No. (28) of 2022 on Tax Procedures (New Tax Procedures Law). The
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OECD: Responses to Consultation on Toolkits for Transfer Pricing of Minerals
On 26 July 2023 the OECD published comments received in response to the consultation on two toolkits relating to transfer pricing for minerals. The first toolkit was designed to support developing countries in managing the transfer pricing
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