Tax updates across Africa, simplified
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
For the first time since the end of apartheid in 1994, South Africa’s annual budget presentation has been postponed. The delay comes amid internal conflicts within the coalition government, particularly …
Tax Dispute Forces Historic Delay in South Africa’s Budget Presentation Read More
The Nigerian Senate has commenced a two-day public hearing on proposed tax reform bills, aiming to engage key stakeholders in shaping the country’s fiscal policies. The hearing, taking place at …
Senate Holds Hearing on Nigeria’s Tax Reform Bills Read More
Nigeria: Chambers of Commerce Warns Against Taxation of Free Trade Zones. The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has raised concerns over the federal government’s …
Nigeria: Chambers of Commerce Warns Against Taxation of Free Trade Zones Read More
South Africa Proposes Tax on Google, Facebook, AI Platforms. South Africa’s Competition Commission has proposed a new tax on global tech giants, including Google, Facebook, and AI platforms like ChatGPT, …
South Africa Proposes Tax on Google, Facebook, AI Platforms Read More
Mayor Adanech Abiebie has announced a staggering eightfold increase in Addis Ababa’s revenue over the past seven years, attributing the growth to improved tax administration and compliance rather than tax …
Addis Ababa’s Revenue Surges 800% in Seven Years Without Tax Hike Read More
Ghana’s government has announced plans to abolish the controversial 10% betting tax in the upcoming 2025 budget, fulfilling a key campaign promise of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). Minister Confirms …
Ghana to Scrap Betting Tax in 2025 Budget Read More
The Rwandan government has unveiled a series of tax hikes set to take effect in the 2024/25 fiscal year, targeting multiple sectors to boost revenue and align with economic policy …
Rwanda Announces Major Tax Increases for 2025 Fiscal Year Read More
South Africa’s national budget presentation was postponed on Wednesday due to a dispute between the country’s two largest ruling coalition parties over a proposed increase in Value-Added Tax (VAT). The …
Budget Delays in South Africa Over VAT Hike Read More