05/22/2015
The South African Revenue Service (“SARS”) often sends out information requests in terms of section 46 of the Tax Administration Act. The question arises, in what circumstances SARS is permitted to ask such questions and what limits exist in r
05/22/2015
In the 2016 tax year (1 March 2015 – 29 February 2016), South Africa’s highest tax rate increased to 41%
05/21/2015
Davis said high-net-worth individuals could also be targeted.
05/14/2015
Judge Dennis Davis considers potential sources.
05/13/2015
Globally, there have been numerous reports regarding multinationals that pay little or no tax in the markets
05/06/2015
The deductibility of interest has for years been a contentious issue and this has been reaffirmed with the introduction of section 23M into the Income Tax Act No 58 of 1962 with effect from 1 January 2015
05/05/2015
The Guidance Note provides practical assistance to Mauritius-based financial institutions, businesses, their advisers, and officials dealing with the application of FATCA.
04/24/2015
According to sources, while foreign investors paying capital gains tax in their home nations will not be subject to 20% MAT
04/22/2015
The time from now until 2016 is a very important period within which businesses have the opportunity to come to terms with, and devise a strategy for, the impact that a carbon tax may have on their operations.
04/22/2015
When it comes to the payment of tax which is disputed by a taxpayer, South African tax law is premised on the principle of pay now, argue later.
04/14/2015
An external company must be regarded as "conducting business"
04/07/2015
The Ruling states that in applying the arm's length principle, the Commissioner will use the most appropriate transfer pricing method
04/07/2015
The government faces a tough balancing act
03/27/2015
The implementation of an intergovernmental agreement with the US remains on track, the South African Revenue Service said.
03/26/2015
Ghana and the Netherlands have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the Automatic Exchange of Information to help in efforts to fight tax evasion.
03/24/2015
Mauritius has promised full cooperation with India to address outstanding issues relating to their bilateral tax treaty
03/19/2015
Fed up with rising imposts and wasteful state expenditure, taxpayers may be on the brink of a tax uprising
03/17/2015
Reportable arrangements - Notice published in Government Gazette
03/13/2015
Republic bank settles 1 million cedi SEC fine
Republic bank of Trinidad and Tobago has settled the one million Ghana cedi fine charged by the Securities and Exchange Commission for breaching SEC’s takeover code.
03/12/2015
Will facilitate distribution of unique online course in South Africa