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Equatorial Guinea: Equatorial Guinea Senate Advances State Budget Tax Analysis

Equatorial Guinea /

As of 30 October 2026, the Senate of Equatorial Guinea has entered the decisive phase for the analysis of the General State Budgets for the upcoming fiscal year. This legislative review process, conducted during the Second Ordinary Session of the III Legislature, will determine the country’s fiscal framework, including tax revenue projections, expenditure allocations, and

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Equatorial Guinea: Equatorial Guinea Boosts Customs Training for AfCFTA Compliance

Equatorial Guinea /

On 30-31 October 2026, the Government of Equatorial Guinea, through the Ministry of Economy, Trade, Industry and Investment Promotion, with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), conducted a Seminar-Workshop for Customs, Trade and Border Personnel on the Harmonization of Customs and Trade Procedures and the Internationalization of Products in the Context of the

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Republic of Congo: Congo Presents 2027 Finance Bill to Parliament for Approval

Republic of Congo /

On 29 October 2026, the Republic of Congo’s Minister of Finance, Budget, and Public Portfolio, Christian Yoka, formally presented the initial Finance Bill for the 2027 fiscal year (Projet de Loi de finances initiale 2027) to the national Parliament in Brazzaville. The presentation occurred during two successive plenary sessions: first before the National Assembly under

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Zambia: ZRA Hosts Media Workshop on Taxation Reforms

Zambia /

On 29 October 2026, the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) convened a dedicated media workshop at its Lusaka headquarters to brief journalists on the latest taxation reforms, compliance initiatives, and digital transformation projects. The workshop formed part of ZRA’s broader stakeholder engagement strategy to foster a culture of voluntary compliance and to demystify recent policy shifts

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Uganda: Uganda Customs Auctions Seized Goods for Digital Tax Stamp Breaches

Uganda /

On 29 October 2026, the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) issued a public notice regarding the disposal of seized and unclaimed goods through electronic auctioning. This action is mandated under the Commissioner General’s powers to seize goods that contravene the Digital Tax Stamp (DTS) requirements. The notice signals intensified enforcement of the DTS regime, which aims

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Uganda: Uganda Launches Online Refund Portal for Non-Tax Revenue Overpayments

Uganda /

On 29 October 2026, the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) launched a dedicated online portal for processing refund applications related to Non-Tax Revenue (NTR) payments. This initiative targets erroneous or excess payments made by the public for services such as driving permits, vehicle registration, and other government fees collected by URA on behalf of other agencies.

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South Africa: SARS Announces Upcoming Customs Tariff Amendments for Gazette Publication

South Africa /

On 29 October 2026, SARS issued a notice regarding upcoming tariff amendments scheduled for publication in the Government Gazette under the Customs and Excise Act, 1964. This pre-publication alert allows importers, exporters, and customs brokers to prepare for imminent changes to duty rates on specified goods. The amendments typically arise from ITAC recommendations, trade remedy

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South Africa: SARS Warns Employers: 31 Oct Interim Reconciliation Deadline Looms

South Africa /

In a media release dated 29 October 2026, SARS urged employers who have not yet submitted their 2026 Employer Interim Reconciliation Declaration (EMP501) to act immediately ahead of the 31 October 2026 deadline. The EMP501 reconciliation covers the first six months of the 2026 tax year (March to August) and is mandatory for all registered

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Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso Mandates SECEF E-Invoicing for Large Enterprises

Burkina Faso /

On 29 October 2026, the Directorate General of Taxes (DGI) of Burkina Faso published Communiqué No. 2026/001, making the use of Certified Electronic Invoicing Systems (SECEF – Systèmes Électroniques Certifiés de Facturation) mandatory for all large enterprises operating in the country. This directive stems from Article 45 of the 2026 Finance Law (Law No. 045-2025/AN),

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Qatar: Qatar Excise Tax: Electronic Testing for Sweetened Drinks from Nov 1

Qatar /

As of 1 November 2026, Qatar’s General Tax Authority (GTA) will implement mandatory electronic testing procedures for sweetened drinks through the Dhareeba e‑portal. The new system integrates directly with laboratories accredited by the Ministry of Public Health, eliminating manual certificate uploads and streamlining product registration under the expanded excise tax regime. This move aligns with

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