04/29/2014
The widespread prevalence of "tax treaty shopping" and treaty abuse has led to the introduction of stricter rules by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development on the granting of treaty benefits
04/17/2014
SOUTH AFRICA: Concerns over moves to track down tax cheats
Co-ordinated moves by South Africa and more than 40 "early adopter" countries to track down tax cheats and fight tax evasion raise questions about privacy and costs, especially for developing countries in Africa
04/10/2014
The Government of the Kingdom of Denmark and the Government of the Republic of Ghana have signed the Convention for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with Respect to Taxes on Income and Capital Gains
04/09/2014
They have big money and experienced staff, and operate with effortless sophistication
04/07/2014
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,
04/04/2014
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
04/03/2014
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.
04/02/2014
This is why it is important that Government reviews some legislation
03/31/2014
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.
03/27/2014
Thirteen MPs have tabled an early day motion condemning the "negative impact" of Barclays' offshore tax avoidance in Africa.
03/27/2014
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.
03/24/2014
Ghana and Denmark have signed a Double Taxation Agreement, moving the bilateral cooperation between the two countries to another level.
03/20/2014
OECD tax investigation focuses on MNCs with Mena branches
03/05/2014
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.
03/03/2014
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
03/03/2014
Ghana loses about $1.2 billion annually as a result of tax incentives, which are offered to major foreign companies operating in the country.
02/27/2014
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.
02/21/2014
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.
02/18/2014
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,
02/06/2014
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.