01/13/2017
KRA targets firm in Sh800m Afya House scam for tax fraud
KRA says in its petition before the court.
Tax
01/05/2017
Alleged Gupta ‘letterbox’ sees ‘laundered’ R14.5m forfeited to the state
The money specified…shall be disposed of by deposit thereof to the National Revenue Fund
01/04/2017
Offshore myth: How Africa lost $1 trillion to tax havens
The modern offshore business world appears pure Potemkin everywhere and nowhere.
12/28/2016
Central African Republic Tax Revenues 'Fragile' Despite Reforms
The IMF said that "structural reforms have been implemented, albeit with some delays..." and added that "the planned review of tax policy, the ongoing strengthening of tax administration, and the streamlining of tax exemptions should gradua
12/27/2016
Mauritius Rejects 'Tax Haven' Label
Mauritius is committed to the early implementation of the Common Reporting Standard on the automatic exchange of financial account information, as developed by the OECD.
12/09/2016
Tax amnesty by KRA for assets, cash earned abroad
Many Kenyan companies also stash their incomes abroad through shell companies registered in Mauritius and Seychelles.
12/07/2016
BRICS nations vow to automatic sharing of tax information
The 5-nation bloc expressed their continued support to all international initiatives towards reaching a globally fair and universally transparent tax system.
12/06/2016
Experts differ on tax amnesty for Kenyans with cash stashed abroad
We only get that it is an amnesty on income from foreign sources from the titling of the section.
12/01/2016
Reasons to be afraid – very afraid – if you’re hiding money offshore: MPs warn South Africans
UK banks and other institutions are also sharing more information with the authorities elsewhere
12/01/2016
Tax Inspectors Without Borders announces new South-South partnership between Kenya and Botswana
Under the new partnership, experts from the Kenya Revenue Authority will provide technical assistance on audits of multinational enterprises to counterparts in the Botswana Unified Revenue Service
11/17/2016
FEC approves bilateral tax agreement between Nigeria, Singapore
She said it would succeed by ensuring that nationals or enterprises were not taxed twice on income or profits derived from each of the countries.
11/16/2016
Africa tax in brief by Celia Becker
COWAS
11/16/2016
Voluntary disclosure of undeclared foreign assets in offshore trusts by Hannelie La Grange
The South African authorities have, with regard to the imminent reporting under CRS and the investigations surrounding the Panama Papers, provided an opportunity for non-compliant South African residents to regularise their tax and/or exchange control aff
11/11/2016
Zimbabwe: Zimra Bigwigs in Tax Evasion Storm
It is Zimra's mandate to collect revenue on behalf of the Government.
11/07/2016
Kenya’s Islamic finance drive to tackle taxes, governance
It hopes the development will help finance infrastructure projects by building commercial links across Africa and the Middle East.
11/07/2016
You dunces! Fury as Uganda closes private schools British taxpayers gave £5million in foreign aid
British officials hit back last night, claiming the decision had been politically motivated.
11/07/2016
Changes in the South African advisory landscape
The shift to a commission-free environment will be finalised during 2017.
11/02/2016
Amnesty success lies in clarity of income tax laws
It seems issuing tax amnesties has lately become trendy.
11/01/2016
Africa tax in brief by Celia Becker
Kenya: Finance Act 2016 enacted
10/24/2016
Fin24.com | Taxes may rise for wealthy in mini budget, says expert
Coming from a ‘tax light’ budget in February, we are heading for tax heavy outcomes in the medium term,” he said. A higher personal income tax bracket may be introduced.