UAE clarifies interest deduction rules
On 23 May 2023, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Finance (MoF) published Decision No. 126 of 2023 on the general rules for limiting the deduction of interest for corporate tax purposes. To determine the deductible interest from taxable
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IMF: Mining Revenues and Inclusive Development in Guinea
An IMF working paper on Mining Revenues and Inclusive Development in Guinea by A. Badel and R.F. Lyngaas was published on 29 April 2023. The working paper looked at the potential benefits from increasing the taxation of the foreign extractive
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UAE: MoF issues decision on TP documentation requirements
On 11 May 2023, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Finance (MoF) issued Ministerial Decision No. 97 of 2023 on the requirements for maintaining transfer pricing (TP) documentation. Federal Decree Law No (47) of 2023 on the Taxation of
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Saudi Arabia: ZATCA urges taxpayers to benefit from the exemption of fines initiative before May 31
On 2 May 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 ending on 31
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IMF Comments on the Economy of Mozambique
On 6 May 2023 the IMF issued a press release following discussions with Mozambique in relation to the second review of the program under the extended credit facility (ECF) arrangement. The report notes that Mozambique’s economic recovery has
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Kenya: Transfer pricing tax measures in Finance Bill 2023
On 28 April 2023, the Cabinet Secretary of the Kenya Ministry of Finance submitted the Finance Bill 2023 (the Bill) to Parliament, which provides the following tax measures related to transfer pricing. The bill proposes to prohibit taxpayers from
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IMF: Economic Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa Vulnerable to Geopolitical Tensions
An IMF country focus published on 1 May 2023 noted that if geopolitical tensions continue to escalate, sub-Saharan Africa could experience an economic decline of up to 4% of real GDP after ten years. This estimate is based on a scenario where the
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IMF Report Looks at Tanzania’s Economy
On 24 April 2023 the IMF issued a report following the first review of the extended credit facility (ECF) Arrangement and the 2023 Article IV Consultation with Tanzania. Tanzania’s economic reform program is continuing well despite the
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Turkey extends several deadlines for tax return and payment
On 25 April 2023, the Turkish Revenue Administration announced the extension of several deadlines for tax returns and payment. Accordingly, the corporate tax return and payment deadline for the accounting period 2022 has been extended to May 5 2023
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South Africa issues interpretation note on definition of associated enterprise
On 17 April 2023, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) published an interpretation note 128 on the definition of “associated enterprise”. This note provides guidance on the interpretation and application of the definition of “associated
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Algeria: DGI extends the deadline for 2022 annual tax returns
On 12 April 2023, the Algerian Directorate General of Taxes (DGI) issued a communiqué prolonging the deadline for filing tax returns for 2022. Accordingly, the deadline for the 2022 tax return is extended to 31 May 2023 (normally due by 30 April of
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Saudi Arabia launces four new special economic zones across the country
On 14 April 2023, the Government of Saudi Arabia announced the launches of four new special economic zones (SEZs) across the country that offer the chance for foreign investors to have a stake in the world’s fastest-growing economy. The newly
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Nigeria: FIRS issues an outcome statement on implementing pillar-2 global minimum tax
On 13 April 2023, the Nigerian Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has issued an outcome statement regarding a two-day workshop held (4th and 5th April) with the OECD to sensitize stakeholders on the Two-pillar Solution and how to maximize its
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Saudi Arabia: ZATCA approves amendment to the TP Bylaws
On 20 March 2023, Saudi Arabia’s Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) approved Decision No. 8-2-23 to amend the Transfer Pricing (TP) Bylaws. The approved amendments to the TP Bylaws in Saudi Arabia will expand the scope of the provisions to
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Uganda proposes digital service tax through income tax amendment bill 2023
On 30 March 2023, the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development of Uganda issued Income Tax (Amendment) Bill 2023. Under the bill, Uganda proposes a 5% digital service tax (DST) on every non-resident person deriving income from
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Zambia: Ministry of Finance and National Planning extends tax amnesty period on interest and penalties
On 31 March 2023, the Minister of Finance and National Planning, Situmbeko Musotokwane, has declared an extension to the tax amnesty program which will exempt all penalties and interest on past due taxes. This extension will last for a period of 3
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UAE: Ministry of Finance declares small business tax relief measures
On 06 April 2023, the Ministry of Finance has issued Ministerial Decision No. 73 of 2023 on Small Business Relief for the purposes of Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022 on the Taxation of Corporations and Businesses (the “Corporate Tax
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Kuwait: Ministry of Finance introduces sampling basis tax inspection process
On 2 April 223, the Kuwait Ministry of Finance published Ministerial Resolution No. 24 of 2023 in the Official Gazette introducing a new tax inspection process. At present, the Ministry of Finance has subjected each tax declaration filed by a
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