Managers of Wealth Africa

SA and US plan foreign tax compliance deal

The National Treasury and the SA Revenue Service were discussing entering into an inter-governmental agreement with the US on a foreign tax compliance act,

Sars, Treasury to sign US agreement

The National Treasury and the SA Revenue Service are discussing entering into an inter-governmental agreement with the United States on a foreign tax compliant act

Executives believe tax system encourages compliance

Almost 80% of South African business leaders who participated in the latest International Business Report survey conducted by Grant Thornton saw South Africa’s tax system as one that encourages tax compliance.

Zambia: Revise old laws to maximise tax revenue

This is why it is important that Government reviews some legislation

International efforts to combat tax avoidance got a boost today as OECD broadens dialogue with global partners

Over 330 senior tax officials from more than 110 jurisdictions and international organisations met in Paris on 26-28 March 2014 during the 3rd Annual Meeting of the Global Forum on Transfer Pricing.

City Diary: MPs tell Barclays' tax haven to get out of Africa

Thirteen MPs have tabled an early day motion condemning the "negative impact" of Barclays' offshore tax avoidance in Africa.

MPs tell Barclays' tax haven to get out of Africa

Thirteen MPs have tabled an early day motion condemning the "negative impact" of Barclays' offshore tax avoidance in Africa.

Ghana and Denmark sign Double Taxation Agreement

Ghana and Denmark have signed a Double Taxation Agreement, moving the bilateral cooperation between the two countries to another level.

Global multinationals in MENA brace for investigation into the taxes

OECD tax investigation focuses on MNCs with Mena branches

Seychelles' New FSA To Regulate Offshore Financial Sector

The authority's Chief Executive Wendy Pierre confirmed that the FSA has the capacity and the commitment to fulfill its mission, which is to provide a sound regulatory system in compliance with international laws and practices.

South Africa: Trusts still on Treasury’s radar

Despite National Treasury’s silence on proposed changes to trust legislation in Wednesday’s Budget, a review is still firmly on the agenda

Ghana loses $1.2bn to tax incentives

Ghana loses about $1.2 billion annually as a result of tax incentives, which are offered to major foreign companies operating in the country.

South Africa: Income tax hikes unlikely - Old Mutual Wealth's Chief Investment Strategist

Old Mutual Wealth's Chief Investment Strategist, Dave Mohr, says he expects Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan to hike income taxes.

South Africa: Is it time for a wealth tax?

With Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan's National Budget Announcement 2014 just a week away, one has to wonder whether he will consider instituting a wealth tax in an attempt to increase revenue collection.

Morocco Takes Strides To Combat Tax Evasion

Moroccan Finance Minister Boussaid has made clear to the country's Chamber of Councillors that the problem of capital flight abroad is not as widespread as initially feared,

Lagos Seals off Daily Trust Office over Alleged Evasion of N5.6m Tax

The Lagos State Government on Wednesday sealed off the Lagos Office of the Media Trust Ltd., publishers of the Daily Trust newspapers, over alleged refusal to remit N5.6 million tax.

New focus on high net worth individuals - Sars

Krok judgment provides strong legal basis.

Revenue Board Shuts Seven Companies In Lagos

Operatives of the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service has shut down seven companies for failing to remit N58.8 million personal income taxes of workers to government.

Deloitte leapfrogs PwC to become top accountant: global survey

Deloitte has pipped rival PwC to become the world's top accountant by revenue in the face of rising pressure on fees and new rules boosting competition, a global survey showed.

Guernsey signs two more DTAs

Guernsey has completed two further bilateral Double Taxation Arrangements (DTAs).