Angola introduces VAT
As of the 1st of October 2019, Angola has introduced a 14% VAT regime, replacing the existing 10% Consumption Tax. The indirect tax was originally intended to be ... read more
Angola now available on Afriwise
Angola is the latest addition to Afriwise's quickly expanding offering, making it now easier than ever before to land in Angola. You can now find detailed guidance, tips, ... read more
Afriwise shortlisted for the AGF Service Providers Awards 2019
Afriwise is proud to have been shortlisted for the AGF Service Providers Awards 2019 in the categories "Legal Services: Private Equity" and "Regulatory Hosting Platform". Other shortlisted companies ... read more
South Africa enhancing its environmental legal framework
South Africa has recently seen a number of important environmental law related developments. Click below for some recent alerts issued by our environmental law contributor in South Africa, ... read more
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Afriwise wins Innovation Award at 2019 African Legal Awards ceremony.
Afriwise received international recognition for “genuinely breaking new ground in the delivery of legal services” by winning the Innovation Award at the prestigious 2019 African Legal Awards. ... read more
Increase in VAT proposed in Nigeria
The Federal Executive Council of Nigeria at its meeting on 11th September, 2019 approved a proposal to increase the current rate of Value Added Tax (“VAT”) on taxable ... read more
Nigeria - registration of agreements involving the transfer of foreign technology
The National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion of Nigeria recently released a notice informing the public of the automation of the process for the registration of agreements ... read more
Rwanda, Burundi and DRC sign deal to kick off construction of joint $700M power project.
A tripartite deal has been signed between the governments of Rwanda, Burundi and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) by which the launch of construction works for a $700 ... read more
Mobile money wallets in Nigeria
Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie, contributors to Afriwise in Nigeria, have shared their thoughts on a circular issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on 4 July 2019, ... read more