KPMG

Revenue authorities across the globe are increasingly “going digital” by placing reliance on technology, data and artificial intelligence to make it easier for taxpayers to comply, for revenue authorities to improve and simplify enforcement efforts and for governments to ultimately increase tax collection. Africa is certainly no exception. In this session, KPMG specialists will discuss recent tax digitalization/modernization developments on the continent with a focus on Value-Added Tax.

As employers explore new ways of working, including permanent remote work, talent hubs, or project-based deployments, cross border work is going through another evolution and becoming more entrenched. Demographics, work expectations and business changes are all putting pressure on the labour market across the African continent, forcing employers to reconsider how they attract and retain talent. As employers respond to these pressures and address expectations of workplace flexibility, tax functions have a role to play in their organization’s talent agenda.

This session will explore how tax functions need to find solutions that accommodate these new ways of operating while monitoring and managing the associated tax risks. The discussion will also look at how to manage the regulatory requirements related to the people they employ – addressing the right to work in a particular country, the individual income tax and social security requirements to be fulfilled for the employee, or the on-the-ground support required to make the arrangement work.

This session provides delegates an opportunity to access leading experts from some of Africa’s most complex tax jurisdictions who will explore key legislative changes facing businesses operating in Africa.

Exploring the pivotal role of data and analytics in taxation, this session will address how tax authorities worldwide seek organizations' tax data. With a paradigm shift fueled by data and technology, revenue authorities are spearheading digitalization through e-invoicing and real-time reporting.

Recognizing the imperative for enhanced visibility and insights amid regulatory changes and stakeholder demands, tax leaders acknowledge the need to control their tax data. This collaborative and interactive session, featuring KPMG global and local experts, will guide tax leaders on how to unlock value through robust analytical solutions, ultimately putting them in control of their tax data.

With sustainability and Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) now at the top of the leadership agenda, tax has an important role to play, and decisions in this space can have a profound impact on the world of tax.

This session will offer delegates valuable insights into why the 'E' in ESG is particularly vital for tax leaders, providing a comprehensive understanding of the environmental aspects shaping tax strategies and decision-making processes.

Following the implementation of the BEPS initiative, numerous African jurisdictions have notably strengthened their local transfer pricing regimes. This enhancement involves substantial upskilling of tax inspectors, resulting in a notable increase in transfer pricing-related inquiries and audits across the continent. Additionally, initiatives like Tax Inspectors Without Borders and various actions by the African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) have intensified the emphasis on transfer pricing compliance for both tax administrations and taxpayers.

In this session, KPMG specialists from various African countries will unpack the recent transfer pricing related developments and some practical observations.

Exploring the pivotal role of data and analytics in taxation, this session will address how tax authorities worldwide seek organizations' tax data. With a paradigm shift fueled by data and technology, revenue authorities are spearheading digitalization through e-invoicing and real-time reporting.

Recognizing the imperative for enhanced visibility and insights amid regulatory changes and stakeholder demands, tax leaders acknowledge the need to control their tax data. This collaborative and interactive session, featuring KPMG global and local experts, will guide tax leaders on how to unlock value through robust analytical solutions, ultimately putting them in control of their tax data.

With sustainability and Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) now at the top of the leadership agenda, tax has an important role to play, and decisions in this space can have a profound impact on the world of tax.

This session will offer delegates valuable insights into why the 'E' in ESG is particularly vital for tax leaders, providing a comprehensive understanding of the environmental aspects shaping tax strategies and decision-making processes.

Following the implementation of the BEPS initiative, numerous African jurisdictions have notably strengthened their local transfer pricing regimes. This enhancement involves substantial upskilling of tax inspectors, resulting in a notable increase in transfer pricing-related inquiries and audits across the continent. Additionally, initiatives like Tax Inspectors Without Borders and various actions by the African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) have intensified the emphasis on transfer pricing compliance for both tax administrations and taxpayers.

In this session, KPMG specialists from various African countries will unpack the recent transfer pricing related developments and some practical observations.

This session offers a nuanced perspective on the dispute and controversy landscape in Africa, shedding light on the strategies employed by taxpayers to navigate challenges and foster constructive dialogue with Revenue Authorities.

As employers explore new ways of working, including permanent remote work, talent hubs, or project-based deployments, cross border work is going through another evolution and becoming more entrenched. Demographics, work expectations and business changes are all putting pressure on the labour market across the African continent, forcing employers to reconsider how they attract and retain talent. As employers respond to these pressures and address expectations of workplace flexibility, tax functions have a role to play in their organization’s talent agenda.

This session will explore how tax functions need to find solutions that accommodate these new ways of operating while monitoring and managing the associated tax risks. The discussion will also look at how to manage the regulatory requirements related to the people they employ – addressing the right to work in a particular country, the individual income tax and social security requirements to be fulfilled for the employee, or the on-the-ground support required to make the arrangement work.