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Administrative Changes to Improve Efficiency and Effectiveness
Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) recently introduced administrative changes related to receiving applications of Objections, as well as the discontinuation of accepting personal and company cheques. As of July 1, 2025, the process for filing Objections to Notices of Assessments must be done online. As such, taxpayers are now required to submit Objections through their eServices account of the TAJ website at www.jamaicatax.gov.jm . This new requirement forms part of the Tax Au
Aug 1, 2025


JAMAICA IMPLEMENTS ELECTRONIC MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION CERTIFICATES (EMVRC)
Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ), which has responsibility for the registration of motor vehicles, on July 21, 2025 successfully implemented the Government of Jamaica’s new Electronic Motor Vehicle Registration Certificate (eMVRC). This fundamental change to now issue an eMVRC, supported by legislative change to the Road Traffic Act, is the digital replacement for the paper Motor Vehicle Registration Certificate and the physical licence decal, previously issued to confirm tha
Jul 30, 2025


Kenya’s Tax Amnesty: A Road to Clean Taxpayer Data
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
Jun 22, 2025


United against illicit goods and counterfeits
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
Jun 20, 2025


Tax highlights 2025 Mauritius Budget
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
Jun 10, 2025


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