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VitalReturns tracks URA circulars, template revisions, rate changes and deadline shifts — then publishes short, actionable summaries you can share with your team.
Action requiredEFRIS 5 Oct 2026 EFRIS scope expanded to additional transaction classes
URA has published Circular 2026/08 extending EFRIS invoicing to additional transaction classes. All affected businesses must enrol by 1 December 2026. VitalReturns EFRIS integration already supports the new transaction classes end-to-end.
Reference: URA Circular 2026/08
AdvisoryTemplate update 28 Sept 2026 DT-2008 (Monthly VAT) template version 11 released
URA published a new version of the DT-2008 monthly VAT return template with updated SECTION A-B-C band labels and an additional allowance column on Schedule 1. VitalReturns ships the new template automatically — no action required by workspace admins.
Reference: URA Portal · Downloads
Operational impactDeadline 20 Sept 2026 PAYE deadline shift for Q4 2026
The PAYE monthly return deadline for October–December 2026 shifts from the 15th to the 20th of the following month. VitalReturns calendar updated; reminders now trigger against the new date.
Reference: URA Public Notice
Operational impactRate change 10 Sept 2026 WHT rate on technical services revised to 7%
The WHT rate on technical and professional services provided by resident consultants has been revised from 6% to 7% effective 1 October 2026. VitalReturns rate tables updated with historical correctness preserved.
Reference: ITA § 118B amendment
AdvisoryURA circular 30 Aug 2026 Clarification on fuel levy treatment under VAT
URA has issued Circular 2026/07 clarifying how the fuel levy interacts with input VAT recovery for logistics operators. The circular affirms current VitalReturns treatment of the levy as non-recoverable.
Reference: URA Circular 2026/07
AdvisoryEFRIS 18 Aug 2026 EFRIS envelope payload v3.2 live in production
URA EFRIS has moved to payload v3.2 adding seller-TIN verification fields. The VitalReturns envelope schema and verification harness were updated to v3.2 in the 2026-08-16 release.
Reference: URA EFRIS Operator Portal
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