2026 Africa Tax Calendar
Key dates for tax filings and compliance deadlines across African markets in 2026.
January 2026
South Africa provisional tax deadline (first payment)
First provisional tax payment deadline for the 2026 tax year in South Africa.
February 2026
Nigeria FIRS e-filing mandatory
Mandatory electronic filing for all tax returns through Nigeria's FIRS portal.
March 2026
Kenya income tax return deadline
Annual income tax return filing deadline for individuals and corporations in Kenya.
April 2026
Ghana VAT flat rate scheme expansion
Ghana expands the VAT flat rate scheme to cover additional sectors.
Egypt corporate tax return deadline
Annual corporate income tax return filing deadline in Egypt.
June 2026
South Africa corporate tax return deadline
Annual corporate income tax return (ITR14) filing deadline for companies with Feb/Mar year-end.
July 2026
Tanzania VAT monthly filing deadline
Monthly VAT return filing deadline for registered businesses in Tanzania.
August 2026
Morocco corporate tax advance payment
Third installment of corporate tax advance payment due in Morocco.
September 2026
South Africa provisional tax deadline (second payment)
Second provisional tax payment deadline for the 2026 tax year in South Africa.
November 2026
Nigeria Companies Income Tax return deadline
Annual Companies Income Tax return filing deadline for companies with December year-end.