Morocco: Chamber of Councillors approves tax treaty with Chad
Morocco's Chamber of Councillors approved Project Law No. 53.24 on 30 June 2026, completing parliamentary approval for the ratification of the income tax treaty with Chad. The agreement, signed on 14 August 2024, aims to establish a cooperative
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UAE: FTA clarifies downward transfer pricing adjustment rules under corporate tax law
The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has issued Public Clarification CTP011 on 15 July 2026, clarifying the requirements for transfer pricing adjustments under the Corporate Tax Law. It mandates that all transactions between Related Parties must
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UAE updates private tax clarification guidance with revised procedures
The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has published an updated Tax Procedures Guide on Private Clarifications (TPGPC1), dated 14 July 2026, setting out the process for taxpayers seeking the authority's official view on uncertain tax technical
See MoreMorocco: Parliament approves tax treaty with Burundi
Morocco's Chamber of Councillors (the upper house of Parliament) approved Project Law (Bill) No. 39.25 on 30 June 2026, ratifying the income tax treaty with Burundi. Signed on 12 May 2025, the agreement aims to establish a cooperative fiscal
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Botswana revises list of zero-rated foodstuffs under 2026 VAT Act
The Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS) has published a public notice outlining the revised list of foodstuffs subject to VAT at a zero rate under the Value Added Tax (VAT) Act, 2026. The changes took effect from 1 July 2026 and apply to
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Kenya extends reduced VAT on petroleum products through mid-October 2026
Kenya’s government confirmed, on 14 July 2026, that it is keeping its reduced 8% value-added tax rate on petroleum products through mid-October, alongside a KES 945 million subsidy to stabilise pump prices in the July-August cycle. The
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Nigeria introduces green tax on imported vehicles as duty cuts take effect
Nigeria introduced a green tax surcharge on imported vehicles under its 2026 Fiscal Policy Measures, effective 1 July 2026. The Green Tax Surcharge imposes a 2% to 4% levy on imported high-engine vehicles. Collected by the Nigeria Customs
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Turkey publishes list of jurisdictions recognised for global minimum tax framework
Turkey has published Presidential Decision No. 11511 in the Official Gazette No. 33307 on 11 July 2026, approving the list of jurisdictions that have implemented key elements of the global minimum tax framework. The Decision, issued by the
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Hong Kong, Nigeria sign income tax treaty
Hong Kong’s government has announced that Hong Kong and Nigeria signed an income tax treaty on 13 July 2026, marking Hong Kong's 59th CDTA and fourth in 2026. The treaty allocates taxing rights between the two jurisdictions and reduces
See MoreMorocco: Lower House approves legislation to ratify MCAA-CbC
The Moroccan Chamber of Representatives approved Bill No. 76.19 on 6 July 2026, ratifying the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement (MCAA) on the Exchange of Country-by-Country (CbC) Reports. Signed by Morocco on 25 June 2019, the agreement
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Qatar, Kuwait income, capital tax treaty enters into force
The Qatar General Tax Authority announced that the income and capital tax treaty with Kuwait entered into force on 6 October 2025. Signed on 1 June 2025, the agreement applies to Kuwaiti income taxes as well as Qatar's income tax and corporate
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Canada, Saudi Arabia begin negotiations on income tax treaty
Canada and Saudi Arabia have launched negotiations on a bilateral income tax treaty, following an announcement by the Canadian Prime Minister's Office on 9 July 2026. This initiative was announced as part of a broader economic strategy to unlock
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UAE: FTA issues corporate tax FAQ covering Free Zones, exemptions, compliance
The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has published a summary of its Private Clarifications on Corporate Tax issued up to May 2026, consolidating the guidance into a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) format, providing clarification on the application
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South Africa: Tax Court upholds GAAR challenge to dividend stripping scheme
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has published a South African Tax Court judgment upholding the application of the general anti-avoidance rule (GAAR) in a case involving shareholders of an investment company on 7 July 2026. The South
See MoreKenya: KRA sets 8% interest rate for fringe benefits, non-resident loans through year-end
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) released a public notice on 8 July 2026 regarding updates to the market interest rate for fringe benefit tax and the deemed interest rate on specific non-resident loans for July, August, and September
See MoreBotswana introduces new tax administration Act, updates income tax and VAT
Botswana has announced the re-enactment of the Income Tax Act and the Value Added Tax (VAT) Act, amendments to the Customs Act, and the introduction of a new Tax Administration Act aimed at harmonising administrative and procedural rules for both
See MoreUAE updates Pillar Two guidance with OECD 2026 commentary, administrative guidance
The UAE has updated the guidance for its domestic Pillar Two regime by issuing Ministerial Decision No. 96 of 2026 on the Commentary and Agreed Administrative Guidance for the Purposes of Cabinet Decision No. 142 of 2024 on the Imposition of Top-Up
See MoreUAE: FTA issues updated VAT guide for educational services
The UAE's Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has published an updated Education Sector VAT Tax Guide (VATGED1), providing detailed guidance on the VAT treatment of educational services and related goods and services. The June 2026 guide explains the VAT
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