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In response to the current economic landscape and the need for sustainable public finance, National Treasury has proposed significant amendments aimed at enhancing tax compliance, broadening the tax base, and improving the overall fiscal framework in Kenya. An important q..
On 31 October 2024, the Cabinet Secretary, National Treasury and Economic Planning published an explanatory note on changes proposed to be introduced by the Tax Laws (Amendment) Bill 2024 and the Business Laws (Amendment) Bill 2024.
On 27 July 2024, the Mauritian Parliament enacted the Finance (Miscellaneous) Provisions Act 2024, which gives legal effect to the measures outlined by the Minister of Finance in the 2024-2025 Budget Speech. The Act reflects the government’s focus on fostering sustainable..
Over the last year or so, the Kenyan tax environment has been uncertain, not only because of protests and/or demonstrations that resulted in the withdrawal of the Finance Bill, 2024, but a myriad of court cases challenging the constitutionality of the Finance Act, 2023. O..
There is a current shift in the tax administration system in Nigeria which is observed in the promulgation and reform of existing regulations in recent months. Some of these reforms are aimed at enhancing revenue generation, improving compliance, and boosting economic gro..
Like many other countries, Tanzania has undertaken significant efforts to ensure that revenues generated through online transactions are properly taxed. These efforts have involved updating the existing legal framework to integrate digital transactions into the current ta..
The introduction of a Corporate Climate Responsibility Levy was announced as part of the Mauritius National Budget 2024/2025. This measure calls on the business community to actively contribute to the fight against the effects of climate change in Mauritius. The CCR Levy ..
In a significant move aimed at bolstering local businesses and streamlining the customs process, SARS has increased customs duties on imports from popular online retailers such as Shein, Temu, and other similar platforms. This decision is expected to impact many South Afr..
The Namibian government has introduced significant amendments to the Transfer Duty Act 14 of 1993 (“Transfer Duty Act”), and the Stamp Duties Act 15 of 1993 (“Stamp Duties Act”), which have now been gazetted. These amendments impact property transactions and the rates at ..
