Category: Africa
Transfer pricing in a nutshell: Nigeria
Article by: Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie Overview Prior to 2012, there was no comprehensive law regulating transfer pricingTransfer pricing is a fundamental concept in international
SARS is circulating a section 46 of the Tax Administration Act, 2011 request for relevant material to many multinationals requesting information about their intra-group services.
Article by: Dr Daniel N Erasmus (Pieterse TRM Erasmus Tax Attorneys) SARSThe South African Revenue ServiceThe South African Revenue Service (SARS) is the official tax authority responsible for the administration and enforcement of tax laws in South Africa. It plays a crucial role in managing the country’s fiscal policy by collecting revenue, administering customs, and ensuring compliance with tax legislation. Established under the South African Revenue Service Act, No. 34 of 1997, SARS functions independently... (SARSThe South African Revenue Service (SARS) is the official tax authority responsible for the administration and enforcement of tax laws in South Africa. It plays a crucial role in managing the country’s fiscal policy by collecting revenue, administering customs, and ensuring compliance with tax legislation. Established under the South African Revenue Service Act, No. 34 of 1997, SARS functions independently...) is the official tax authorityTax authorities are fundamental institutions within government frameworks, overseeing tax assessment, collection, and administration. Their operations ensure that tax laws are enforced and public funds are collected efficiently. This article delves into tax authorities' purpose, responsibilities, and structure, offering insights into their essential role in supporting government functions and economic stability. What is a Tax Authority? A tax authority is... responsible for the
SARS will now use artificial intelligence to make ‘it hard and costly’ to dodge tax
Article by: James de Villiers SarsThe South African Revenue ServiceThe South African Revenue Service (SARS) is the official tax authority responsible for the administration and enforcement of tax laws in South Africa. It plays a crucial role in managing the country’s fiscal policy by collecting revenue, administering customs, and ensuring compliance with tax legislation. Established under the South African Revenue Service Act, No. 34 of 1997, SARS functions independently... (SARSThe South African Revenue Service (SARS) is the official tax authority responsible for the administration and enforcement of tax laws in South Africa. It plays a crucial role in managing the country’s fiscal policy by collecting revenue, administering customs, and ensuring compliance with tax legislation. Established under the South African Revenue Service Act, No. 34 of 1997, SARS functions independently...) is the official tax authorityTax authorities are fundamental institutions within government frameworks, overseeing tax assessment, collection, and administration. Their operations ensure that tax laws are enforced and public funds are collected efficiently. This article delves into tax authorities' purpose, responsibilities, and structure, offering insights into their essential role in supporting government functions and economic stability. What is a Tax Authority? A tax authority is... responsible for the administration and enforcement of tax lawsTax laws form the backbone of any nation’s revenue system, setting the rules that govern how individuals and corporations contribute financially to support government functions. These laws define the types of taxes, the applicable rates, and the regulations regarding payment and compliance. They also outline the rights and obligations of taxpayers, ensuring a balanced and fair approach to funding public...
Tax treaties in Sub-Saharan Africa: A critical review
Paper by: Martin Hearson There is growing attention on the question of tax treaties signed by developing countries. The costs of tax treaties to developing
A Critical Analysis of Tax Avoidance in theSouth African Income Tax Act 58 of 1962, as Amended
Paper by: Jean Chrysostome Kanamugire “Tax avoidanceTax avoidance refers to the practice of legally structuring financial activities to minimise tax liabilityTax liability represents the total amount of tax owed by an individual or business to a tax authority, whether local, national, or international. This obligation arises through various forms of income, profits, or transactions subject to taxation laws and regulations. Understanding tax liability is essential for compliance and efficient financial management for corporations and individuals. It influences how businesses structure..., reducing the amount of
Tax Administration Act: Fulfilling human rights through efficient and effective tax administration
Paper by: Dr Fareed Moosa Public finance is vital for enabling effective governance, maintaining law and order, promoting peace and prosperity, facilitating the reconstruction and
Africa Regulatory ENSight
Paper by: ENSAfrica Insight into regulatory changes in the following countries: Kenya, Lesotho, Mauritania, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe…
Kenya Revenue Authority: Citizen Service Delivery Charter
Published by Kenya Revenue AuthorityTax authorities are fundamental institutions within government frameworks, overseeing tax assessmentA tax assessment is a formal determination made by a tax authority to calculate the amount of tax an individual or entity owes. It is a comprehensive evaluation based on financial records, declared income, expenses, deductions, and any applicable tax laws or regulations. Tax assessments may arise from routine self-assessments by taxpayers, or they may be conducted by revenue authorities..., collection, and administration. Their operations ensure that tax lawsTax laws form the backbone of any nation’s revenue system, setting the rules that govern how individuals and corporations contribute financially to support government functions. These laws define the types of taxes, the applicable rates, and the regulations regarding payment and compliance. They also outline the rights and obligations of taxpayers, ensuring a balanced and fair approach to funding public... are
International Taxation of E-commerce Business Income
Article by: Dr. Dennis Ndonga (Lecturer, Murdoch University Australia) The rapid growth of cross-border e-commerce has challenged the existing international tax principles that are structured