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

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