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Articles & Analysis | Stable environment: The Algerian tax regime saw few changes in the 2013 financial year from The Report: Algeria 2013
Unlike in prior years, the annual finance act for 2013 has not been amended by a mid-year complementary act impacting the tax laws. The Algerian tax system maintains its stability, while the finance act has mainly introduced a few adjusting provisions, together with a significant upgrade to procedures related to the documentation of transfer pricing...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Samir Hadj Ali, Managing Partner, Mazars Algeria, on using tax rates to encourage economic recovery from The Report: Algeria 2013
Tax rates have a marked contribution to the growth of the economy, but each country or region has its specifics. In Algeria, tax rates have been at their lowest level for the last 50 years, but questions remain whether our competitive tax rates contribute to a more attractive business environment. Corporate income tax is at 19% for companies...
Articles & Analysis | Time for change: A proactive approach is being taken to building the system from The Report: Nigeria 2013
As Nigeria continues to seek ways to diversify its economy, governments and corporate organisations recognise the importance of a dynamic tax system that is not only geared toward fiscal growth but addresses today’s business environment. The government, especially through the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and the Joint Tax Board, is adopting...