Saudi Arabia: Circular issued on implementation of recent tax law amendments relating to tax appeal procedures
General Authority for Zakat and Taxes (GAZT) of Saudi Arabia has clarified in its Circular No. 7258/16/1439 of 14 November 2017 that the appeal procedure under Articles 66 and 67 of the Income Tax Act is applicable until new Appeals Committees are
See MoreQatar joins BEPS inclusive framework and signs BEPS Multilateral Instrument
The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) made an announcement on November 14, 2017, that Qatar joined the Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) inclusive Framework. The BEPS inclusive framework is a group of countries that
See MoreBahrain: Cabinet approves draft law regarding excise tax
The Cabinet approved a draft-law on ratifying the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) unified selective excise tax on unhealthy drinks on 16th October 2017. The Cabinet has endorsed an excise tax bill that would impose a 100% tax on tobacco products,
See MoreUAE: MoF announces Executive Regulation for VAT
The Finance Ministry (MoF) announced the Executive Regulation for the Federal Decree-Law No. (8) of 2017 regarding Value Added Tax (VAT) at a Cabinet meeting on November 7, 2017, directed by the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, Sheikh
See MoreOman joins the inclusive framework on BEPS
On 20 October 2017, the Sultanate of Oman has become the 103rd jurisdiction to join the inclusive framework on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS). Members of the inclusive framework have the opportunity to work together with other OECD and G20
See MoreNigeria: President presents Budget proposal 2018
The President, Muhammadu Buhari, on November 7, 2017, presented the Budget proposal 2018 to the joint session of the National Assembly for approval. While presenting the document before the joint session of the national assembly in Abuja, the
See MoreGhana: Government plans to cut corporate income tax in 2018
Recently, the Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Mr. Ken Ofori-Atta announced that the Government is working to reduce corporate income tax by 5% next year. This means businesses would pay 20% of their profits as corporate income tax as
See MoreGhana: Government proposes to abolish 25% corporate tax on private universities
On 28 October 2017, the Vice President of Ghana, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has announced that government is working hard towards the abolishment of the 25% corporate tax on Private Universities as part of government’s support to the private Tertiary
See MoreUAE: DTA signs with Rwanda
An Income Tax Agreement was signed on November 1, 2017, between United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Rwanda for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion. This agreement will enter into force after the ratification instruments
See MoreMorocco: Draft Budget for 2018
The draft budget 2018 was presented to the Parliament on October 20, 2017. This draft Law is available in French language. The Economic and Finance Minister, Mr. Mohamed Boussaid, held a press conference regarding the Finance Bill 2018 on October
See MoreNetherlands and Zambia: Dutch parliament approves DTA
The lower house of the Dutch parliament approved the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) with Zambia on 24 October 2017 for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income. Once in force and
See MoreDTA between Jersey and UAE came into force
On 15 February 2017, the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) between Jersey and United Arab Emirates was entered into force and it will apply from 1 January 2018. The agreement contains Dividends rate 0%, Interest rate 0%, Royalties rate
See MoreNigeria: Alert notice for smokers
The Youth Action on Tobacco Control and Health (YATCH), an NGO, has appreciated the Federal Government’s plan to increase tobacco tax. The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, on October 25, 2017, said that the government might increase the
See MoreTurkey: Revenue Administration publishes draft Communiqué 3 on APAs
The Revenue Administration published draft General Communiqué No. 3 on October 24, 2017 regarding transfer pricing. This provides amendments to Section 6 of General Communiqué No. 1. According to draft General Communiqué No. 3, definitions of
See MoreDouble tax treaty between Cyprus and Ethiopia enters in to force
On 19 October 2017, the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) between Cyprus and Ethiopia was entered into force and it will apply from 1 January 2018 in Cyprus and from 8 July 2018 in
See MoreUAE: MoF still works with VAT regulations
The Ministry of Finance is still in the process of preparing the executive VAT regulation, in coordination with the concerned authorities. The Finance Ministry is committed to working with the highest levels of transparency and disclosure
See MoreTurkey: Social Security Agreement signs with Poland
A Social Security Agreement was signed on October 17, 2017 between Turkey and Poland. The Treaty will enter into force after the ratification processes of two countries are
See MoreOECD: Revenue Statistics in Africa 2017
According to new data from Revenue Statistics in Africa 2017 released on 12 October 2017 the mobilisation of domestic resources is improving steadily in African countries. This annual report is produced jointly by the African Tax Administration
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