Oman introduces incentives to develop capital market
Oman's Financial Services Authority (FSA) has launched the Capital Market Incentive Programme (CMIP), on 11 August 2024, aimed at enhancing the investment and business environment in the Sultanate. The initiative is part of a broader strategy to
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Kenya plans to reintroduce tax proposals from Finance Bill 2024, including amended eco levy
Kenya's new Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic Planning, John Mbadi, announced in a post on X that he met the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) on 20 August 2024, and reaffirmed the government's commitment to boosting revenue
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Turkey approves free trade agreement with Ukraine
Turkey has approved the free trade agreement with Ukraine, according to the country's official gazette No. 32620 on 2 August 2024. The agreement was signed on 3 February 2022 and was later approved by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, along with
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UAE clarifies corporate tax for juridical persons in the first tax period
The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) released a public clarification, on 13 August 2024, confirming that the first Tax Period of a newly established company, in respect of a juridical person subject to Corporate Tax, is determined by the first
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Israel to implement Pillar Two QDMTT in 2026
Israel's Ministry of Finance announced its initial plan to implement the qualified domestic minimum top-up tax (QDMTT) in 2026, as part of the OECD Pillar Two international tax reform. The enforcement of QDMTT will eliminate the need for Israeli
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Morocco, Chad sign income tax treaty
Morocco and Chad have signed an income tax treaty on 14 August, 2024. This agreement is the first between the two nations. The tax treaty was signed by Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita, and
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South Africa to impose VAT on low-value parcels
The South African Revenue Services (SARS) has issued interim tax changes on the importation of clothing through e-commerce by several importers on 8 August 2024. SARS observed that many importers have been evading the mandatory customs duties and
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UAE releases new corporate tax guide on determining taxable income
The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has released a new Corporate Tax Guide titled "Determination of Taxable Income" (CTGDTI1)”, which provides detailed guidance on calculating the taxable income base for corporate tax purposes in the UAE. The
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Saudi Arabia approves updated investment law
The Saudi Press Agency announced the approval of a new Updated Investment Law, published on 11 August 2024. Set to come into effect in early 2025, the law aims to attract foreign investors, enhance the competitiveness of the investment
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South Africa updates guidance on PBO funding to associations of persons
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has released an updated guidance concerning the provision of funds, assets, or other resources by a public benefit organisation (PBO) to any association of persons. This Note offers guidance on several key
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Indonesia, GCC announce launch of FTA negotiations
Indonesia’s Minister of Trade, Zulkifli Hasan, and Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, launched the Indonesia-GCC Free Trade Agreement (I-GCC FTA) negotiations on 31 July, 2024. The event was marked
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Turkey, Mauritius begin income tax treaty negotiations
Turkey's Revenue Administration announced that the first round of negotiations for an income tax treaty with Mauritius took place via video conference between 30 July to 1 August, 2024. The negotiations, which were held under Deputy Chairman of
See MoreTurkey extends Q2 2024 provisional tax return deadline
Turkey's Revenue Administration has announced an extension for the submission of the provisional tax return for the second quarter of the 2024 accounting period. The deadline has been moved from 19 August 2024 to 27 August 2024. Normally,
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Ghana: 2024 mid-year budget introduces digital solutions, indirect tax measures
Ghana’s Minister of Finance, Mohammed Amin Adam, presented the 2024 mid-year budget review to the parliament on 23 July 2024. The key provisions of this year’s budget review aim to effectively implement existing tax policies, particularly those
See MoreUAE urges corporate tax registration for June-License holders by August
The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has issued a press release urging juridical persons (legal entities) that are Resident Persons subject to Corporate Tax and were issued licences in June, to promptly submit their Corporate Tax registration
See MoreSouth Africa consults draft guide on tax incentives for renewable energy investments
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has published a draft guide concerning allowances and deductions for assets used in generating electricity from specified renewable energy sources. This guide outlines several tax incentives aimed at
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Saudi Arabia extends penalty exemption
The Saudi Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has announced an extension of the penalty exemption initiative until 31 December 2024. ZATCA urges all taxpayers to leverage from the “Cancellation of Fines and Exemption of Penalties
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Angola extends tax compliance deadline for July
Angola’s General Tax Administration (AGT) announced that it has extended the deadline for tax compliance obligations that expire on 31 July of this year to 18 August 2024, due to various computer system constraints. This includes obligations on
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