Tax updates across Africa, simplified
The Constitutional Chamber of Libya’s Supreme Court has ruled that Law No. 44 of 1970, which introduced the controversial Jihad Tax, is unconstitutional. This decision effectively abolishes the long-standing 3% …
Libya Abolishes Decades-Old Jihad Tax 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 Borno State Government has announced a two-year tax waiver for traders who suffered losses due to the devastating floods of September 2024 and the fire outbreak at Maiduguri’s Monday …
Nigeria: Borno State Grants Two-Year Tax Relief to Traders Affected by Floods, Fire 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
Egypt is set to implement the first phase of its tax reform agenda in 2025, with a strong focus on easing compliance for businesses, according to Minister of Finance Ahmed …
Egypt to Launch First Phase of Tax Reforms in 2025 Read More
The Food and Beverages Association of Ghana (FABAG) is urging the Ministry of Finance to eliminate the excise tax on fruit juices and sweetened beverages in the upcoming budget, warning …
Ghana: FABAG Pushes for Excise Tax Removal on Beverages Read More