Middle East & Africa

Jordan: Jordanian Gazette 6063: 2026 E-Invoicing Mandate Effective 30 July 2026

As of 30 July 2026, the Jordanian Tax Bureau, via Official Gazette No. 6063, issued a binding mandate requiring the nationwide implementation of electronic invoicing for all registered taxpayers, superseding the previous voluntary e-invoicing pilot program. The directive aims to digitize the entire VAT compliance lifecycle, enhance real-time tax monitoring, reduce the tax gap, and

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Mauritania: Mauritania Launches Workshop on Public Entities Tax Regime

On 30 July 2026, the Ministry of Finance inaugurated a national workshop focused on the tax regime applicable to public establishments (établissements publics). The event gathered tax officials, legal advisors, and financial managers from state-owned enterprises to clarify tax obligations, exemptions, and reporting requirements under the General Tax Code. The workshop addresses persistent ambiguities in

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Tanzania: Tanzania Revenue Authority Calls for Papers on African Customs and Fiscal Studies

On 30 July 2026, the TRA announced a call for papers for the African Journal of Customs and Fiscal Studies (AJCFS), inviting researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to submit original contributions. The journal aims to advance knowledge on customs administration, tax policy, fiscal governance, and trade facilitation across Africa. Submissions are expected to address contemporary challenges

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Republic of Congo: Congo Deploys Certified Electronic Invoicing System SFEC

On 30 July 2026, the Directorate General of Taxes and Domains (DGID) released a press communiqué announcing the official deployment of the Certified Electronic Invoicing System (SFEC – Système de Facturation Électronique Certifié). This launch marks the operational start of mandatory e-invoicing for VAT-registered businesses, aligning Congo with regional CEMAC digital tax standards and the

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Jordan: Jordanian Income Tax Department Announces Data Entry and Admin Staff Candidates

On 30 July 2026, the Jordanian Income Tax and Sales Tax Department published the list of candidates selected to fill data entry and assistant administrative positions within its organizational structure. This selection follows a rigorous competitive examination process evaluating candidates’ proficiency in Arabic and English language skills, competency in digital office software, and foundational knowledge

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Mauritania: Mauritania Finance Ministry Launches Tax Regime Workshop for Public Entities

In July 2026 the Mauritanian Ministry of Finance organized a specialized workshop on the tax regime applicable to public establishments. The initiative aims to harmonize fiscal practices, enhance revenue collection, and ensure alignment with the country’s broader tax reform agenda. The session brought together senior officials from relevant ministries, public entity administrators, and tax law

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Qatar: Qatar Customs and Tax Authorities Launch 11 Integrated Digital Services

On 30 July 2026, Qatar’s General Authority of Customs and General Tax Authority (GTA) launched a package of 11 joint digital services integrating the Al Nadeeb electronic customs clearance system with the Dhareeba tax transaction management platform. The initiative, aligned with Qatar National Vision 2030’s digital transformation goals, standardizes procedures across customs and tax sectors,

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Legal Counsel – Dispute Resolution & Judgments – South Africa Tax Court 2028-2026

The SARS Legal Counsel released a detailed notice on dispute resolution and judgments relating to tax matters, specifically referencing the Tax Court matters for the 2028‑2026 period. The publication outlines recent rulings, including SARSTC VAT 22498 (VAT) [2026] ZATC CPT (27 July 2026), which interpret Section 17(1) of the Value‑Added Tax Act, 1991. These judgments

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South Africa’s Customs – Registration, Licensing and Accreditation

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) announced updates concerning customs registration, licensing, and accreditation processes, effective 29 July 2026. A key change involves the revision of facility codes used in Box 30 on the Goods Declaration form, now including additional details to capture information about container depots. This enhancement aims to improve traceability, streamline customs

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