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
Ghana Presents 2025 Budget, Eyes Tax Reforms for Economic Stability. The Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, is set to present the 2025 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament …
Ghana Presents 2025 Budget Today, Eyes Tax Reforms for Economic Stability Read More
Nigeria Moves to Boost Tax Compliance with New e-Invoice System. The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has reaffirmed its commitment to increasing Nigeria’s tax-to-Gross Domestic Product (GDP) ratio through enhanced …
Nigeria Moves to Boost Tax Compliance with New e-Invoice System 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 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