HMRC conducted a comprehensive workshop at the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on “Developing Reporting Financial Institutions (RFIs) Compliance Framework”  from 10th to 14th November 2025 under the existing Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The workshop aimed to strengthen FBR’s institutional capacity in implementing international tax transparency standards, particularly those related to RFIs’ due diligence, reporting obligations, and compliance monitoring mechanisms. Throug

The Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA) continues to enhance its taxpayers’ experience by making tax compliance smoother, easier, and more rewarding. To motivate individual taxpayers to file their returns on-time and avoid the last-minute rush, the MRA introduced an innovative “Lucky Draw” initiative during the 2025 e-Filing season.   For the 2025 filing season, the statutory deadline for submitting individual income tax returns was 15 October 2025. However, with the introducti

The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA), in collaboration with the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes (Global Forum), recently conducted specialized training for auditors as part of the Global Forum’s “Train the Trainer” Programme . Zambia is among the 55 countries participating in this year’s programme, reflecting the country's commitment to strengthening tax administration through international cooperation. National Trainers Leading the Way

In a proactive step towards cultivating tax awareness among youth, the Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA) —in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Human Resources —has launched the Tax Club Project  across secondary schools.  This forward-thinking initiative aims to instill a strong culture of tax literacy among students by establishing Tax Clubs  in schools. Rather than one-off awareness campaigns, these clubs are envisioned as ongoing platforms for learning, disc

This year marks a significant milestone for the Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) as it celebrates 15 years of dedicated service to the nation. Established on 2 August 2010 with just 40 employees, MIRA has grown remarkably to a workforce of over 300 staff members and now operates 18 offices nationwide, making it one of the largest state institutions in the Maldives. Speaking at the staff gathering event, Commissioner General of Taxation, Mr. Hassan Zareer, extended his