Middle East & Africa

Egypt: Egypt Tax Authority Launches White List and Distinction Card Program

On 3 August 2026, the Egyptian Tax Authority launched the “White List” classification system and the accompanying “Distinction Card” program, establishing a tiered compliance recognition framework that rewards taxpayers with exemplary filing and payment histories. The initiative operationalizes Article 18-bis of the Unified Tax Procedures Law No. 206 of 2020, which authorizes the Authority to

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United Arab Emirates: UAE FTA Mandates Simplified Corporate Tax Returns for Small Business Relief

On 3 August 2026, the UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) issued a clarification confirming that taxable persons benefiting from the Small Business Relief under Cabinet Decision No. 49 of 2023 must submit simplified Corporate Tax returns within the prescribed legal deadline. The relief exempts eligible businesses with revenue below AED 3 million from Corporate Tax

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Seychelles: Seychelles SRC Ends Tax Return Copy Issuance Effective Aug 3, 2026

On 3 August 2026, the Seychelles Revenue Commission (SRC) implemented a significant procedural change under Part VI of the Revenue Administration Act, ceasing the issuance of copies of tax returns previously submitted by taxpayers upon request. This measure aligns with the Commission’s broader digital transformation strategy and reinforces taxpayer responsibility for record retention as mandated

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Burundi: OBR Risk Management Directorate Leadership Change 3 August 2026

The Office Burundais des Recettes (OBR) announced the appointment of Mr. Thaddée RWENGERWA as the new Director of Intelligence and Risk Management, succeeding Mr. Désiré Ndoricimpa, during a ceremony held on 3 August 2026. Mr. RWENGERWA brings extensive experience in tax audits, fraud detection, and risk assessment, having previously led high‑profile audit teams within the

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Algeria: Algerian Tax Authority Launches Jibayatic Online Payment Guide and Brochure

On August 3, 2026, the Algerian Direction Generale des Impots (DGI) officially published a comprehensive guide and accompanying brochure detailing the procedures for online tax payment through the Jibayatic digital platform. This publication represents a pivotal step in the Algerian tax administration’s sustained digital transformation agenda, which over the past several years has sought to

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Qatar: Qatar GTA Opens Pillar Two Registration for MNEs on Dhareeba Platform

On 2 August 2026, Qatar’s General Tax Authority (GTA) activated the registration service for the Global and Domestic Minimum Tax (Pillar Two) on the Dhareeba platform, inviting multinational enterprise (MNE) groups within scope to complete initial registration within three months. This move implements Law No. 22 of 2024, which establishes Qatar’s legislative framework for the

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Morocco: Morocco Releases Official August 2026 Tax Declarations Communications

On August 1, 2026, the Moroccan General Directorate of Taxes (DGI) issued a formal set of press communications detailing the declarative obligations applicable throughout the month of August 2026, targeting a diverse constituency of taxpayers comprising corporate entities, individual entrepreneurs, and value-added service providers operating within the Kingdom’s fiscal jurisdiction. These communications serve as an

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Liberia: LRA Announces 2026 Customs Honor Graduate Recruitment Exercise

On 1 August 2026, the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) published a public notice inaugurating the Fiscal Year 2026 recruitment exercise for honor graduates into the Customs service. The initiative targets high-achieving candidates to strengthen customs inspection, valuation, and enforcement capacities, aligning with the authority’s strategic objectives for revenue mobilization and border integrity. The program encompasses

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Morocco: Morocco Launches Fiscal Incentive Regime for Strategic Sectors 2026

As of August 1, 2026, the DGI of Morocco has officially published a comprehensive set of new fiscal incentive devices designed to stimulate strategic economic sectors and align national tax policy with the Kingdom’s long-term development objectives. These measures, outlined in recent regulatory notices, encompass a range of mechanisms including tax credits, exemptions, and reduced

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Updated Prohibited and Restricted Imports and Exports list of South Africa

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has published an updated list of prohibited and restricted imports and exports, effective 31 July 2026. The revision introduces new tariff heading 3402.90, which will now be subject to detention by the Protective Harvest Office (PHO). Additionally, tariff heading 0406.10 has been modified to reflect current trade restrictions. The

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