Key Issues on Tax Compliance for the African Public and Private Sectors

Key Issues on Tax Compliance for the African Public and Private Sectors

Dates

1 Week: June 16 - 20, 2025

2 Weeks: June 16 - 27, 2025    

1 Week: July 14 - 18, 2025

2 Weeks: July 14 - 25, 2025

Location

• Cape Town                             
• Johannesburg

Format

 In-Person/Online

Tuition (In Person)

1 Week

$999 pp individual                      

$800 pp for groups of 5+

2 Weeks

$1,500 pp individual                    

$1,150 pp for groups of 5+

Tuition (Online)

1 Week

$600 pp individual                      

$400 pp for groups of 5+

2 Weeks

$800 pp individual                        

$500 pp for groups of 5+

Course Overview

This course focuses on the critical aspects of tax compliance affecting public and private sector entities in Africa. Participants will gain an understanding of the challenges, frameworks, and strategies for improving tax compliance, with a focus on sustainable development, fairness, and accountability.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the key tax compliance obligations in African public and private sectors.
2. Analyze challenges in tax compliance specific to African economies.
3. Assess the role of digital technologies and policies in improving compliance.
4. Develop strategies to enhance tax compliance within organizations.
5. Explore case studies of successful compliance practices across the continent.

1 Week Course Outline: Key Issues on Tax Compliance for the African Public and Private Sector

Day 1: Overview and Importance of Tax Compliance

• Introduction to Tax Compliance in Africa
• Importance of tax compliance for economic development
• Overview of African tax regimes and challenges
• Case studies on tax compliance issues in African countries

Group discussion: Challenges faced in your country/sector

Day 2: Regulatory Frameworks and Tax Compliance

• Tax laws and policies: An African perspective
• International tax standards (e.g., OECD guidelines) and their relevance to Africa
• Tax incentives and their role in compliance
• Panel discussion: Striking a balance between enforcement and incentives

Day 3: Technology and Tax Compliance

• Role of digital tools in improving tax compliance
• E-filing and tax administration systems in Africa
• Combating tax evasion with technology (e.g., blockchain, data analytics)
• Practical workshop: Exploring tech-based solutions

Day 4: Public and Private Sector Perspectives

• Public sector challenges: Tax policy implementation and enforcement
• Private sector challenges: Compliance burden and incentives
• Roundtable discussion: Bridging the gap between public and private sectors
• Case studies: Success stories and lessons learned

Day 5: Strategies for Improving Tax Compliance

• Stakeholder engagement and public education
• Addressing corruption and inefficiencies in tax administration
• Drafting action plans for tax compliance improvements
• Closing ceremony: Sharing key takeaways and feedback

2 Week Course Outline: Key Issues on Tax Compliance for the African Public and Private Sector

Week 1

Day 1: Overview and Importance of Tax Compliance

• Introduction to Tax Compliance for the African Public and Private Sector

Day 2: Regulatory Frameworks

• Deeper dive into tax laws, with regional comparisons.
• International tax treaties and their implications for African countries.

Day 3: Technology and Innovation

• Case studies on successful implementation of digital tax systems.
• Workshop on designing and implementing digital solutions.

Day 4: Public Sector Challenges

• Identifying inefficiencies in tax collection systems.
• Strategies for improving enforcement mechanisms.

Day 5: Private Sector Challenges

• Sector-specific compliance challenges (e.g., SMEs, multinationals).
• Risk management in corporate tax compliance.

Week 2

Day 6: Taxpayer Education and Awareness

• Developing effective communication strategies.
• Best practices in taxpayer engagement campaigns.

Day 7: Combating Tax Evasion and Avoidance

• Techniques to identify and address evasion.
• The role of cross-border cooperation in addressing tax avoidance.

Day 8: Building Trust through Transparency

• Addressing corruption in tax systems.
• Encouraging voluntary compliance through transparency.

Day 9: Stakeholder Engagement

• Strategies for engaging diverse stakeholders.
• Building public-private partnerships for compliance initiatives.

Day 10: Roadmap for Action

• Drafting national and organizational action plans.
• Participant presentations on proposed strategies.

This two-week program provides a more in-depth exploration, allowing time for regional focus, hands-on workshops, and detailed discussions.