Tax updates across Africa, simplified
Nigeria: FIRS Announces Three-Day IT Shutdown Ahead of 2026 Tax Compliance Overhaul. The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has announced that it will shut down all information technology (IT) systems …
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Ghana Overhauls VAT Framework. Ghana’s Parliament has passed the Value Added Tax (VAT) Bill, 2025, introducing one of the most significant reforms to the country’s consumption-tax framework in over a …
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Small Companies in Nigeria Still Required to File Returns Under New 0% Tax Rule. The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has clarified that small companies in Nigeria will still be …
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Civil Society Warns of Rising Tax Risks Amid Green Energy Push South Africa’s Mining Sector Faces Renewed Calls for Transparent and Fair Taxation. South Africa’s mining industry is under growing …
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Ethiopia’s New Gambling Tax Regime Raises Offshore Betting Concerns. Ethiopia’s fast-expanding betting industry is entering a new era of regulation and taxation, one that experts warn could reshape the market’s …
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Kenya Eyes AI-Powered Tax . Kenya is preparing to usher in a new era of digital tax administration, with the government announcing plans to adopt algorithm-based tax collection over the …
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Nigeria Enforces 10% Withholding Tax on Short-Term Investment Interest. The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has directed banks, stockbrokers, and financial institutions to begin deducting a 10% withholding tax (WHT) …
Nigeria Enforces 10% Withholding Tax on Short-Term Investment Interest Read More The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has issued a stern directive to banks, discount houses, stockbrokers, bond issuers, market makers, and government agencies, mandating strict compliance with withholding tax rules …
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South Africa Enhances Tax Accessibility with Sign Language Services. The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has announced the availability of South African Sign Language (SASL) interpreters at selected branches, reinforcing …
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Kenya Approves Tax Exemptions for Disaster Relief Items. In a decisive move to enhance emergency preparedness, Kenya’s National Assembly has approved amendments to the National Disaster Risk Management Bill, introducing …
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