Kenya’s extended tax amnesty now running through to end of June 2025 presents a critical opportunity for taxpayers to reset their financial standing and reduce crippling debt burdens. The government’s initiative enshrined in the Tax Procedures (Amendment) Act, 2024 is not merely a fiscal band-aid but a chance for individuals and businesses to clean their tax records, update their data and start anew. With over 3 million taxpayers already benefiting from waived penalty, inte

In recent years, Kenya has made significant strides in combating illicit goods and counterfeit products. Proliferation of fake and substandard goods continues to undermine the economy, endanger public health, and stifle legitimate businesses. While government agencies like the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) have been at the forefront of this fight, the role of ordinary citizens cannot be overstated. It is time for every Kenyan to take a stand against this menace and actively p

The National Budget 2025-26 for Mauritius was presented on 5 June 2025 under the theme-“From Abyss to Prosperity: Rebuilding the bridge to the future”. A snapshot of some of the measures under the various tax types is provided below. The tax bands is being reduced from eleven to three as follows: Up to Rs 500,000 of annual chargeable income, the tax rate will be zero; The next Rs 500,000 of annual chargeable income will be taxed at 10%; and Any remaining chargeable income i

The Commissioner of Inland Revenue (CIR) delivered the opening address at the 'International Tax Disputes Day: The Asian and Global Landscape' conference on 22 May 2025. CIR highlighted Singapore's commitment to tax certainty as a foundation for sustainable growth. The address outlined Singapore's approach to preventing and resolving tax disputes through internationally agreed standards for Mutual Agreement Procedure and an extensive network of Avoidance of Double Tax Agreeme

The 8th Asia Initiative Meeting of the Global Forum on Tax Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes was held in the Maldives from May 26 to 28, 2025, at the Villa Nautica Resort. This regional gathering brought together 70 representatives from 12 countries, 4 development partners, and 3 observers. Participants engaged in in-depth discussions on key topics, including implementation of the amended common reporting standard and the crypto-asset reporting framewo