07/13/2014
That figure has at times been disputed, but there is a consistent view that losses from such tax dodging exceeds the combined aid spending of rich countries, which the OECD said in 2012 stood at US$125.6 billion.
07/07/2014
Prominent Tax Specialist Joins Hogan Lovells
Chambers Global and Legal 500 have recognised Ernie as a leading tax practitioner and earlier this year he received an Individual DealMaker of the Year Award.
06/29/2014
Cameroon has become the 65th signatory of the Multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters, the most powerful international instrument to fight international tax avoidance and evasion.
06/13/2014
He said it was also important because it was compliant with international standards
06/13/2014
This tax, which “punishes” people for doing business with a bank, is obviously a step backward for the financial inclusion agenda
06/13/2014
He said it was extremely unfortunate that tax due to the country was being denied the government
06/13/2014
Botswana and Ireland have signed an agreement on double taxation avoidance to enable free tax income flowing between the two countries.
06/10/2014
An intergovernmental agreement to improve international tax compliance was signed by South Africa and the United States on Monday.
05/30/2014
The bank handles large volumes of business
05/27/2014
The tax authority now has autonomy to assess, collect and record tax
05/23/2014
Those negotiation exercises have since been completed leading to the creation of draft agreements waiting to be signed
05/09/2014
They have signed up 47 countries today. there are more to come
05/08/2014
Management of Top industries has been accused of abusing the company's free zone status by importing chemicals to use at their factories but were later sold to another company, Excellence Company Limited.
05/07/2014
The East Africa Tax Governance Network urged the Government to take the agreement for ratification before the floor of the House and remove any lingering doubts about the agreement.
05/02/2014
CBZ Holdings Limited recorded a 43,7% decline in after-tax profit to $5,8 million for the first quarter ending March 31 due to liquidity challenges and rising operational costs.
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,