Tax First Newsletter

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Our monthly analysis and comments on new law and administrative changes assist business executives to identify developments and trends in law and Inland Revenue practice that might impact their business.

Tax First Alert

Measures to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on Tax Administration

On the 31st of March 2020, the Ministry of Finance issued a notification to taxpayers on the measures to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on tax administration. These measures are put in place to narrow down the impact of COVID-19 on the tax administration process, creating a suitable compliance environment for all taxpayers.

Tax First April 2020 issue

Combatting COVID-19 from a tax perspective

COVID-19 was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organisation on the 11th of March 2020. Following this announcement, the rapidly increased spread of the COVID-19 virus has led to multiple countries imposing national or regional ‘lockdowns’ and applying other precautionary measures.

Namibia followed suit with the President of the Republic of Namibia announcing a lockdown for the Khomas and Erongo regions, starting on Friday the 27th March 2020 for a period of 3 weeks. With the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus and implementation of precautionary measures by the State, the Namibian economy is experiencing a ‘slow down’ in activity. This is attributable to business disruption including social distancing through remote working, supply limitations due to reduced productivity and raw materials, as well as, a lower demand from end consumers who are holding back on spending.

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New Legislation Tracker

Best working practices

Tax Calendar - April 2020