The Lebanese government announced a 1% VAT increase from 11% to 12% pending parliamentary approval, with an immediate 25% hike in petrol prices and no change to diesel. The government also aims to improve tax collection and customs duties, issue collection orders for quarries, and review maritime properties.
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Middle East Online · 5 months ago
Lebanon’s cabinet approved a one‑percentage‑point increase in VAT from 11% to 12% and raised the price of a 20‑litre petrol canister by 300,000 Lebanese pounds. The government also announced a pay rise for public sector workers and retirees, while abolishing a diesel levy and increasing customs fees on shipping containers.
KPMG · about 16 hours ago
UAE: The Ministry of Finance has announced a phased implementation of mandatory e-invoicing, starting 1 January 2027. The requirement applies to all businesses and government entities, regardless of VAT registration status, with deadlines for appointing accredited service providers and go-live dates based on annual revenue thresholds.
InnovateTax · 3 days ago
The UAE's e-invoicing mandate introduces a voluntary pilot starting 1 July 2026, with mandatory adoption for large businesses from January 2027. The pilot allows eligible firms to test structured electronic invoicing via accredited service providers before full implementation. The mandatory phases will extend to all in-scope businesses and B2G transactions by October 2027.
Deloitte · 5 days ago
UAE: The Ministry of Finance has extended the deadline for appointing an Accredited Service Provider to 30 October 2026, while the e-invoicing go-live date remains 1 January 2027. Businesses with revenue of AED 50 million or more must now plan for ASP selection and onboarding before the new deadline.
Sni Technology · 9 days ago
The UAE Ministry of Finance and Federal Tax Authority have launched the pilot phase of the country's e-invoicing system, starting 1 July 2026. The pilot will test the 5-corner model and voluntary implementation is available, while mandatory deadlines for high-revenue businesses are set for 30 October 2026 and 1 January 2027.
Global VAT Compliance · 13 days ago
United Arab Emirates: The Federal Tax Authority has amended the mandatory e-invoicing timetable, extending deadlines for high-revenue businesses. Businesses with annual revenue of at least AED 50 million must appoint an Accredited Service Provider by 30 October 2026 and implement e-invoicing by 1 January 2027.
Lebanon plans to increase VAT from 11% to 12% pending parliamentary approval; the change will take effect once Parliament approves it.
Petrol prices were increased by 25% immediately, while diesel prices remain unchanged.
The government is working to improve tax collection and customs duties, issue collection orders for quarries, and review maritime properties.
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Read the full article at VatCalcThis summary was published on VATfaqs.com on 18 February 2026. It relates to VAT developments in Lebanon. The original source is VatCalc.
