Category: Africa

Living in a digitalised economy, it is no surprise that digital tax remains as one of the most debated topics in the business world. Here's more to it on what concerns Nigeria. ... - Continue reading

Double Tax Avoidance Treaty / Double Taxation / Offshore Investments / South Africa / United Kingdom

How to avoid paying double tax on your offshore investments

Published by: News24 - July 29, 2020

Clarifications on the double tax treaty between South Africa and the United Kingdom. ... - Continue reading

Double Tax Avoidance Treaty / Double Taxation / India / Mauritius / Tax Authority / Tax Avoidance

India: Pitfall Of Double Tax Avoidance Agreement Between India And Mauritus Due To AAR

Published by: Mondaq - July 22, 2020

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Citizenship / Covid-19 / Investments / Portugal / Real Estate / Residency / South Africa

Why now is the best time for South Africans to apply for Portugal’s Golden visa

Published by: The South African - July 15, 2020

Guidance for South Africans to gain residency in Portugal. ... - Continue reading

Business / Digital Services / Legislation / Nigeria / Non-resident Enterprises / Tax Laws

Nigeria clarifies new tax on nonresident digital businesses

Published by: MNE Tax - July 6, 2020

Now existing in a digital-led world, economies of the world have been seriously contemplating on better methods to tackle digital tax. Nigeria is no exception to the rule. ... - Continue reading

Africa / Anti money laundering / Base Erosion & Profit Shifting / Corruption / Offshore / Tax Authority / Tax Evasion / Tax Laws / Tax Reform / Tax Transparency

African Countries Making Headway In Tackling Tax Evasion

Published by: EABW News - June 27, 2020

According to Tax Transparency in Africa 2020 report, Africa needs to better combat illicit financial flows and be more lucid in tax matters. ... - Continue reading

Double Tax Treaty / Mauritius / Zambia

Govt Terminates Tax Treaty With Mauritius

Published by: Zambia Reports - June 23, 2020

Double Tax Treaty with Mauritius terminated. ... - Continue reading

Angola / Double Tax Treaty / Tax Evasion / UAE

Angola, UAE ratify tax agreement to remove trade barriers

Posted On: June 17, 2020

LUANDA, June 16 (Xinhua) — Angola and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have ratified a Convention to Avoid Double Taxation and Tax Evasion, director of the press office of the Angolan General Tax Administration said on Tuesday. Braulio Assis said the tax agreement aims to ensure a greater flow of… – Continue reading

Nigeria / Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program

Nigeria: Nigerian Government Issues Amendments To Order On Voluntary Offshore Assets Regularisation Scheme (VOARS)

Published by: Mondaq - June 17, 2020

Nigeria issues an amendment order for the Voluntary Offshore Assets Regularisation Scheme (VOARS). ... - Continue reading

Court cases / Indonesia / Mauritius / Special Purpose Vehicles / Tax Authority / Tax Relief / Tax treaties

Spotlight on Mauritius tax treaty in Tiger Global ruling

Published by: Outlook - June 10, 2020

Tiger Global in a difficult court case as it finds itself deprived of tax relief by the Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR). ... - Continue reading

Automatic Exchange of Information / Common Reporting Standard / Nigeria / Tax Authority

Nigeria: FIRS Extends Deadline For Filing Information Returns Under The AEOI-CRS

Published by: Mondaq - June 4, 2020

The Tax Authority o Nigeria has extended the deadline for CRS and AEOI 2019 reporting. ... - Continue reading

Court cases / HM Revenue & Customs / Residence / Revenue / South Africa / Tax treaties

HMRC wins tax treaty case against S. African diver

Published by: International Investment - June 1, 2020

And a win for the UK tax authority - the HMRC. ... - Continue reading

Double Tax Treaty / Mauritius / Senegal

Senegal tears up its double tax treaty with Mauritius

Published by: International Investment - May 27, 2020

Senegal cancels double taxation agreement with Mauritius. ... - Continue reading

Intellectual Property / South Africa

South Africa: Proposed Changes To South African Exchange Controls Relating To The Transfer And License Of SA-Owned Intellectual Property

Published by: Mondaq - May 21, 2020

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Digital Services / Kenya / Legislation / Non-resident Enterprises / Residence / Tax Collection

Expert urges Kenya to reconsider imposing tax on digital platforms

Published by: News Ghana - May 6, 2020

Bitange Ndemo, a former principal secretary in the ministry of ICT warns against the taxation of non-domiciled digital companies and advises the government to review its decision. ... - Continue reading

Cote d'Ivoire / Double Tax Avoidance Treaty / Legislation / Turkey