South Africa: South Africa appoints new Commissioner The appointment of Edward Kieswetter as the new Commissioner for the South African Revenue Service (SARS) was announced at the end of March 2019. By Anne Bennett May 28 2019
Egypt: Central Bank of Egypt defends bank accounts secrecy The head of Egypt's tax authority (ETA) Emad Sami said on August 26 2018 that an amendment to the Income Tax Act had been drafted to allow the finance minister to access corporate bank accounts to help combat tax evas... By Ali Najm October 15 2018
South Africa: Proposed international tax amendments Proposed changes to the Income Tax Act, contained in the 2018 draft Taxation Laws Amendment Bill (DTLAB), were released for comment on July 16 2018. This update focuses on certain international tax-related proposals. By Anne Bennett August 24 2018
South Africa: How the MLI will impact on investment structures involving Mauritius Those investing into South African companies via Mauritius need to evaluate whether they can defend their structures against any future PPT related challenges that may arise. By ITR Correspondent May 29 2018
Egypt ratifies its DTA with Kuwait The Egyptian President Abdel Fatah El Sisi issued Presidential Decree No. 155 of 2016 on February 23 2017, ratifying the double tax treaty concluded between Egypt and Kuwait on December 16 2014. By Ali Najm April 26 2017
South Africa’s courts hand down judgment on Sasol and substance over form By Anne Bennett January 28 2019
South African dividend stripping rules: Impact on liquidations and cross-border share b... October 15 2018
