June 2026 Regulatory Updates Round-Up

June 2026 has seen its fair share of regulatory developments at all levels: from Ghana’s Family Values Bill all the way to tightening tax transparency initiatives across the African continent.

In this article, our experts have compiled a list of select regulatory updates from this past month.

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Ghana: Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill approved

On 29 May 2026, Ghana’s parliament approved the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, which introduces significant new restrictions related to LGBTQ+ activities and advocacy. The legislation has attracted substantial international attention and may have implications for multinational employers’ diversity, mobility, and compliance policies if enacted.

Liberia and Sierra Leone strengthen tax cooperation

The tax authorities of Liberia and Sierra Leone have signed an agreement to carry out a Simultaneous Tax Examination (STE), allowing both countries to examine related taxpayers and transactions at the same time.

This is the first initiative of its kind in the Global South and marks an important step in regional tax cooperation. The agreement puts into practice an ECOWAS programme launched in April 2026 to improve collaboration between tax authorities and help countries collect tax revenue more effectively.

ECOWAS and the South Centre have welcomed the agreement and see it as a model that other ECOWAS member states could follow in the future to strengthen tax compliance and information sharing across borders.

Likely impact: Businesses operating in both Liberia and Sierra Leone may face greater scrutiny of cross-border transactions, while tax authorities are expected to improve their ability to identify tax avoidance and increase revenue collection.

African tax transparency initiatives continue to expand

African tax authorities are continuing to strengthen international tax transparency frameworks, with new initiatives focused on automatic exchange of information, tax cooperation, and anti-tax-evasion measures. These developments reflect a broader trend toward increased reporting and compliance requirements across the continent.

Likely impact

The measures are intended to reduce duplicate reporting obligations for multinational companies and provide greater certainty during the transition to the Global Minimum Tax regime. Businesses operating across multiple jurisdictions may benefit from lower compliance burdens and a more coordinated approach to tax reporting.

Stay ahead of regulatory changes in Africa

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Kenya proposes staggered tax return filing system

Kenya’s National Treasury has proposed a new tax return filing framework that would spread filing deadlines across the year to reduce congestion on the iTax platform.

Under the proposal, taxpayers filing nil returns would submit them shortly after December, salaried employees would file between January and April, and business taxpayers would continue to file by 30 June. The proposal follows recent efforts by the Kenya Revenue Authority to streamline tax administration, including introducing a “PIN with No Obligation” category for individuals without taxable income.

Likely impact

If implemented, the new system could reduce pressure on the tax filing platform, improve compliance, and make the filing process more efficient for taxpayers.

Mauritius updates pension regulations

Mauritius has amended the Pensions Regulations 1951, clarifying when certain pension-related conditions apply when an employee leaves service and increasing several monetary thresholds under the regulations.

Likely impact

The amendments provide greater clarity on pension entitlements and may affect the value of certain pension-related calculations and benefits.

Mauritius approves new regulations for worker accommodation

Mauritius has approved the Occupational Safety and Health (Centralised Lodging Accommodation) Regulations 2026, introducing a licensing and regulatory framework for employee accommodation facilities.

The regulations require operators to obtain the necessary permits and comply with health, safety, and accommodation standards. They also allow multiple employers to house workers in the same licensed facility and set out responsibilities for owners, employers, and residents.

Likely impact

Employers providing accommodation, particularly for migrant workers, will face clearer compliance requirements and higher standards for employee housing.

Mauritius brings Finance Act provisions into force

Mauritius has brought into operation two provisions of the Finance Act 2025. One provision relating to registered tax agents will take effect on 30 June 2026, while another provision concerning eligibility for the national pension is deemed to have been effective since 1 July 2025.

Under the pension provision, beneficiaries may lose entitlement to the national pension if they are absent from Mauritius for more than six months within a 12-month period.

Likely impact

Tax agents should prepare for the new regulatory requirements, while pension beneficiaries may need to review how extended periods abroad could affect their eligibility.

Mozambique adopts regulations protecting the rights of persons with disabilities

Mozambique has approved regulations implementing the Law on the Protection and Respect of the Fundamental Rights and Freedoms of Persons with Disabilities.

The regulations strengthen legal protections, promote equal access to employment and public services, require reasonable workplace accommodations, and establish mechanisms for disability assessment and identification. They also provide for social protection measures, including access to a non-contributory state pension for eligible individuals.

Likely impact

Employers may need to review workplace policies and practices to ensure reasonable accommodation, equal treatment, and compliance with the new disability rights framework.

Tanzania grants social security penalty amnesty for employers

Tanzania’s National Social Security Fund has announced a temporary amnesty for employers with outstanding social security contribution arrears and penalties.

Depending on when employers settle outstanding contributions, they may qualify for relief of between 50% and 100% of accumulated penalties. The amnesty runs from 1 June to 31 December 2026.

Likely impact

Employers have an opportunity to reduce historical social security liabilities, improve compliance, and regularise their contribution records at a lower cost.

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