Nigeria: FIRS calls on major taxpayers to adopt e-invoicing, electronic fiscal systems
Nigeria's Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) issued a follow-up public notice on 6 November 2025, noting the steady progress recorded since the commencement of the National e-Invoicing and Electronic Fiscal System (EFS) on 1 August 2025. A
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Slovak Republic: President ratifies amending tax treaty protocol with Iran
The President of the Slovak Republic, Peter Pellegrini, signed the law ratifying the protocol to the 2016 income tax treaty with Iran. Signed on 9 April 2025, this is the first protocol to amend the treaty. The treaty between the Slovak
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Malawi: MRA extends transition period for electronic invoicing system
The Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) announced on 4 November 2025 an extension of the transitional period for implementing the Electronic Invoicing System (EIS) from 1 November 2025 to 1 February 2026. This decision follows feedback from taxpayers
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Nigeria: NIPC introduces new economic development tax incentive regime
The Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) announced on 5 November 2025 that applications for the Pioneer Status Incentive (PSI) would close on 10 November 2025, ahead of the rollout of the new Economic Development Tax Incentive (EDTI)
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Turkey: Revenue Administration issues tax guide for associations, foundations
The Turkish Revenue Administration has published a comprehensive guide on 5 November 2025, explaining the tax obligations, exemptions, and reporting requirements for associations and foundations. The guide clarifies how non-profit entities are
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Saudi Arabia: ZATCA reminds firms of withholding tax forms submission deadline
The Saudi Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has reminded establishments subject to Withholding Tax in the Kingdom to submit their October 2025 withholding tax forms by 10 November. This announcement was made on 5 November
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India, Bahrain to negotiate for tax treaty
India and Bahrain have agreed to initiate negotiations on an income tax treaty, the two countries announced during their fifth High Joint Commission (HJC) meeting in New Delhi on 3 November 2025. The proposed treaty would mark the first tax
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Estonia ratifies income tax treaty with Oman
Estonia published the Decision No. 606 in the Official Gazette for the ratification of the income tax treaty with Oman on 4 November 2025. Signed on 27 October 2024, the agreement seeks to prevent double taxation and fiscal evasion between the
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Qatar: Tax Authority hosts workshop on tiered excise tax for sweetened beverages
Qatar’s General Tax Authority (GTA) announced, 6 October 2025, that they held an introductory workshop on the “Tiered Volume-Based Excise Tax Model” for sugar-sweetened beverages, bringing together representatives from various companies in
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Albania, Chile, UAE sign addendum to the CRS MCAA
OECD reported that Albania, Chile, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed the Addendum to the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on Automatic Exchange of Financial Account Information (CRS MCAA). The Addendum to the CRS MCAA
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Ethiopia, EU sign financing agreement to support 2025 reform and recovery plan
The Ethiopian Ministry of Finance (MoF) and the European Union (EU) have signed a EUR 90 million financing agreement for the Annual Action Plan (AAP)-2025. This agreement acknowledges Ethiopia’s unique context, specifically the ongoing deep
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Zambia: MoF presents 2026 budget, promotes corporate investments in key sectors
Zambia’s Ministry of Finance and National Planning delivered the 2026 Budget Speech to the National Assembly on 26 September 2025, announcing a series of revenue measures aimed at strengthening domestic resource mobilisation, supporting small
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Algeria: NTA raises penalties for failure to meet registration duty requirements
Algeria’s tax authority (NTA) issued a circular on 29 October 2025 announcing higher fines for failing to comply with registration duty requirements, effective from 1 January 2025. The circular communicates modifications introduced by Articles
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Burundi: Council of Ministers approves tax treaty with Morocco
Burundi’s Council of Ministers approved the draft law to ratify the income tax treaty with Morocco on 22 October 2025. Signed on 12 May 2025, it aims to establish a cooperative fiscal framework to prevent double taxation and tax evasion,
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Bahrain, Oman tax treaty enters into force
The income tax treaty between Bahrain and Oman entered into force on 16 September 2025. Signed on 15 January 2025, it covers income taxes in both jurisdictions and sets withholding tax rates at 0% for dividends, 0% for interest, and 8% for
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Cameroon: Directorate General of Taxation issues guidance on tax treaty dispute resolution
Cameroon’s Directorate General of Taxation has published a circular outlining the amicable procedure for resolving disputes under its double taxation treaties. The procedure is designed to ensure fair tax administration by effectively resolving
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Ethiopia: Ministry of Finance proposes tax breaks for SEZs, startups, exporters
Ethiopia’s Ministry of Finance released a draft regulation aimed at updating the country’s investment incentive framework. The draft introduces new tax breaks for exporters, startups, and green-energy projects. Key highlights of the proposed
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Algeria: NTA clarifies tax relief for sovereign Sukuk (bonds)
Algeria’s National Tax Administration (NTA) issued Circular No. 65 MF/OGV F.2025 on 29 October 2025, establishing the tax exemption framework for sovereign Sukuk (Islamic bonds) to support the growth of Islamic finance and the development of
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