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Uganda Tax Intelligence – VAT Threshold Revision and Gaming Winnings Withholding Tax

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Executive Summary Uganda’s tax authority issued major updates effective retroactively from July 1, 2026, including a revised VAT registration threshold and a new withholding tax on gaming and betting winnings. The URA also opened 2027 licensing cycles for customs agencies and bonded warehouses, while issuing enforcement notices for overstayed customs warehouse goods and withholding tax

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United Arab Emirates Tax Intelligence – FTA Launches AI Tourist VAT Refund Platform and E-Invoicing Enforcement Deadline

United Arab Emirates /

Executive Summary The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) advanced key digital tax initiatives in late October 2026, including the launch of the world’s first AI-powered tourist VAT refund platform and a final enforcement reminder for mandatory e-invoicing ahead of the 31 December 2026 deadline. Important Updates UAE Launches World’s First AI-Powered Tourist Tax Refund Platform

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Burundi: Burundi Extends Property Tax Filing Deadline to October 31

Burundi /

As of 31 October 2026, the Burundi Revenue Authority (OBR) has formally extended the deadline for the declaration and payment of property tax (impôt foncier) to 31 October 2026. This announcement, issued in Kirundi, applies to owners of built properties and land constituting immediate and necessary dependencies of constructions, whether they hold title deeds or

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Burundi: Burundi Prolongs Property Tax Declaration Deadline to Oct 31

Burundi /

On 31 October 2026, the Burundi Revenue Authority (OBR) released a French‑language communiqué confirming the extension of the property tax (impôt foncier) declaration and payment deadline to 31 October 2026. The measure concerns proprietors of built properties and land that serve as immediate and necessary dependencies of constructions, with or without formal title deeds, situated

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Rwanda: Rwanda RRA Chief Urges Regional Digital Tax Integration

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On 30 October 2026, Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) Commissioner General Ronald Niwenshuti called for deeper integration of digital systems across regional tax administrations during a high-level forum. The initiative aims to enhance cross-border tax compliance, reduce evasion, and improve revenue collection efficiency within the East African Community. The Commissioner General emphasized that harmonized digital platforms

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South Africa: SARS Releases Binding Private Rulings 421-440 on Trust Dividends

South Africa /

On 30 October 2026, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) published Binding Private Rulings 421 to 440 under the Income Tax Act, 1962. These rulings provide certainty on the tax treatment of specific transactions, with Ruling 431 addressing the vesting of dividends by a resident trust in non-resident beneficiaries. This development is critical for trustees,

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Republic of Congo: Congo Releases Draft 2027 Finance Law with Tax Reforms

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On 30 October 2026, the Congo Ministry of Finance officially published the Draft Finance Law for 2027 (Projet de Loi de finances 2027), setting out the government’s fiscal policy priorities and revenue projections for the upcoming budget year. The draft law, which runs to over 200 articles, proposes comprehensive amendments to the General Tax Code

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South Africa: South Africa Posts R19.8bn Trade Surplus in September 2026 per SARS

South Africa /

SARS released its monthly trade statistics on 30 October 2026, revealing a preliminary trade balance surplus of R19.8 billion for September 2026. The surplus was driven by robust export performance, particularly in mineral products and vehicles, while imports moderated. These statistics are compiled from customs declarations and serve as a key economic indicator for fiscal

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South Africa: SARS Publishes Customs Tariff Amendments R8119 and R8120 in Gazette 55645

South Africa /

On 30 October 2026, SARS published details for tariff amendment notices R8119 and R8120 in Government Gazette 55645, enacted under the Customs and Excise Act, 1964. These amendments adjust rates of customs duty on specific goods, reflecting outcomes from the International Trade Administration Commission (ITAC) investigations and World Customs Organization (WCO) Harmonized System updates. The

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South Africa: SARS Schedules Digital Platform Upgrades for 31 Oct – 1 Nov 2026

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SARS announced on 30 October 2026 that its digital platforms, including eFiling, SARS Online Query System (SOQS), and the SARS MobiApp, will undergo scheduled upgrades from 31 October to 1 November 2026. This maintenance is part of SARS’ strategic vision to become a smart, modern revenue administration with unquestionable integrity. During the upgrade window, taxpayers,

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