Tax Law legal & regulatory updates

ITAT Delhi: Quashes Tax Notice on AMU Student's Stipend, Declares Tax-Free

Judith Suminwa RDC: Projet Loi Finances 2027 Deposited, Security Focus

Judith Suminwa, the Première Ministre of the RDC, submitted the draft finance bill for the 2027 fiscal year to the National Assembly on September 15, 2026. The proposed legislation, adopted by the government, was deposited at the National Assembly's office at 16:54.

Yorosso Communal Council: Finalizes Yorosso Communal Taxes 2027 Rates

The communal council of Yorosso has officially set the local tax rates for the 2027 fiscal year. An ordinary session was held on Monday, September 14, 2026, where these rates were finalized.

South Africa's Illicit Economy Costs R68 Billion in Tax Revenue Annually, Industry Study Finds

A study commissioned by South Africa's Consumer Goods Council estimates the illicit economy costs the country R68 billion in annual tax revenue and displaces over 87,000 jobs, as SARS Commissioner Johnstone Makhubu separately pushes for R3.6 billion in border-scanning infrastructure to fight smuggling.

Ghana: Vehicle Assembler Local Content VAT Exemption Requires New Thresholds

Ghana will require vehicle assemblers to meet local content thresholds to qualify for VAT exemptions, as announced by President John Dramani Mahama. This policy aims to ensure manufacturers contribute meaningfully to local production and value addition, moving beyond minor assembly of imported vehic

CRA: Prioritizes $1B Advance Tax Rulings for Major Investments

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is now prioritizing advance income tax ruling requests for investments of at least $1 billion in Canada. This new measure, effective immediately, was announced by Federal Finance and National Revenue Minister François-Philippe Champagne.

Ghana GLFMA: Seeks Chapter 98 Duty Relief for Raw Materials

The Ghana Leather and Footwear Manufacturers Association (GLFMA) has petitioned Parliament for customs duty relief under Chapter 98 for raw materials. Local manufacturers currently face cumulative duties and levies of up to 36.1% on essential inputs like leather sheets and soles.

GRA: GH¢750,000 Ghana VAT Registration Threshold Enforced

Businesses in Ghana with an annual taxable turnover exceeding GH¢750,000 are legally required to register for Value Added Tax (VAT). The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) considers non-registered businesses liable for uncollected taxes under the Value Added Tax Act, 2025 (Act 1151).

Delhi High Court: ITAT Patanjali Orders Quashed For Non-Application of Mind

The Delhi High Court recently invalidated seven orders issued by the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) concerning Patanjali Ayurved Limited. The High Court criticized the ITAT for exhibiting "non-application of mind" and "undue haste" in disposing of cross-appeals related to assessment years 2013