Tax updates across Africa, simplified
How ECOWAS Prevents Tax Evasion and Avoidance. Across West Africa, governments are losing billions annually—not because taxes are too low, but because: Taxes are being avoided or evaded through complex …
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A Life in Tax: The Repayment That Wasn’t Just a Repayment. One afternoon, a senior and respected colleague called me with what sounded like a simple question. “A Telecommunication Company …
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A Life in Tax: When a Desk Review Meets an Investigation. One afternoon in the tax community space, a colleague shared an interesting dilemma with our professional circle. Their company …
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This article was contributed by Benjamin Mbana (Partner), Michael Rudnicki (Executive – Tax), and Marvin Petersen (Senior Associate) at Bowmans. The views expressed are those of the authors and do …
SARS Clarifies Interest Deduction Rules on Preference Share Refinancing Read More
This article is based on insights provided by Edwin Prosper (Partner), Catherine Mokiri (Associate), and Fredrickson Maboko (Tax Advisor), Bowmans, on a recent Court of Appeal decision clarifying taxpayers’ rights …
Tanzania Court Confirms TRA Inaction Can Be Challenged in Tax Appeals Read More
This article was contributed by the Bowmans Tax team. The views expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent Africa Tax Review. South African 2026 Budget. South …
South African 2026 Budget: Inflation Relief, VAT Expansion, and Key Tax Reforms Announced Read More
Selling Personal Property to Fund a Business:Understanding Capital Gains Tax Under Nigeria’s New CGT Framework. In tax practice, few questions arise frequently and are as widely misunderstood.For example, If an …
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This article is based on insights provided by Esther Geldenhuys and Julie Oppenheim (Partners), and Robyn Berger (Tax Executive), Bowmans, on the risks associated with cross-border set-offs under South Africa’s …
South Africa: Cross-Border Set-Offs Pose Hidden Exchange Control Risks for Multinationals Read More
This article is based on insights provided by Javed Niamut (Partner), Bowmans Mauritius, on the introduction of VAT on digital and electronic services by foreign suppliers under Mauritius’ amended VAT …
Mauritius to Impose 15% VAT on Foreign Digital Service Providers from 2026 Read More
This article was contributed by Aneria Bouwer, Senior Tax Consultant at Bowmans Law Firm. The author examines the OECD’s 2025 update to the Model Tax Convention and its implications for …
OECD Clarifies Remote Work Tax Risks for Foreign Employers in South Africa Read More