Tax updates across Africa, simplified
South Africa’s Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana, has come under fire from several political parties following the announcement of the 2025/2026 budget. The proposal to increase Value Added Tax (VAT) by …
South Africa Faces Backlash Over Proposed VAT Hike in 2025/2026 Budget Read More
In a bold move aimed at revitalizing the economy, the government has announced the elimination of several taxes in the 2025 budget. This decision, presented by Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel …
Ghana 2025 Budget: Taxes Abolished to Boost Growth Read More
The new tax prepayment requirement is set to take effect on March 11, 2025. In a bid to enhance tax compliance, the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has introduced a new …
30% Tax Prepayment Required for Uganda Tax Appeals Read More
The Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA) has called on taxpayers and registered entities with unresolved tax disputes to take advantage of upcoming settlement deadlines. Rasha Abdel Aal, Head of the ETA, …
Egypt Urges Taxpayers to Settle Disputes Before Looming Deadlines Read More
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has introduced an ‘entry tax’ on goods coming from areas controlled by the M23 rebel group. This move, announced by the North Kivu Directorate …
DRC Imposes Entry Tax on Goods from Rebel-Held Areas Read More
The Ghanaian government has reaffirmed its commitment to scrapping the Electronic Levy (e-levy) and betting tax in the 2025 national budget. This announcement aligns with the administration’s campaign promise to …
Ghana: 2025 Budget to Remove E-Levy, Betting Tax Read More
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced a significant tax relief under its ongoing Tax Amnesty Program, waiving Ksh 140 billion in penalties, interest, and fines. This initiative is aimed …
Kenya Grants Ksh 140 Billion Tax Amnesty to Ease Compliance Burden Read More
To enhance revenue collection and financial transparency, the Nigerian government has launched the Treasury Management and Revenue Assurance System (TMRAS). This platform replaces the existing Remita system for managing payments, …
Nigeria Launches TMRAS to Boost Tax Compliance & Revenue Collection Read More
Ghanaians to Pay 21% More for AWS Services Under New Tax Policy. Amazon Web Services (AWS) customers in Ghana will soon face higher costs as the country implements a new …
Ghanaians to Pay 21% More for AWS Services Under New Tax Policy Read More
The Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS) in Abuja, Nigeria, has announced plans to set up tax service kiosks across major markets and plazas within the city and its …
Abuja in Nigeria to Get Tax Service Kiosks in Markets and Plazas Read More