Audit firm imparts knowledge on transfer pricing
Thursday, June 22, 2017
Senior accounts and taxation partner at Mazars Botswana, Ramnath Kadua told Mmegi Business that transfer pricing is a new topic in the country, noting that the government is contemplating on coming up with a legislation on transfer pricing.
“Until now, transactions of this nature were governed by the anti-avoidance provisions under the Income Tax Act,” he said.
While the political shift brings hope for change, it also places immense pressure on the new administration to deliver on its election promises in the face of serious economic challenges.On another level, newly appointed Finance Minister Ndaba Gaolathe’s grim assessment of the country’s finances adds urgency to the moment. The budget deficit, expected to be P8.7 billion, is now anticipated to be even higher due to underperforming diamond...