10th Africa Tax Symposium
Join us in Kigali, Rwanda, from 28-30 May 2025 for the Africa Tax Symposium! Celebrate 10 years of ATS with us as we look back on a decade of collaboration and look forward to many more. See you in Rwanda!
20% Early Bird Discount is available if you register before 28 March 2025.
Description
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Introduction
The upcoming 10th Africa Tax Symposium anticipates thought-provoking examination of crucial issues shaping the fiscal landscape. Our programme will explore international tax intricacies, analyzing recent developments and emerging issues.
During the symposium we will shine a spotlight on the pressing issues surrounding Africa’s response to the Global Minimum Tax, tax treaty and transfer pricing developments within the continent demanding adept navigation through the complexities of legislation and policy shifts. We will also discuss trade, investment, and domestic resource mobilization in Africa, exploring opportunities, obstacles, and practical perspectives pivotal for fostering economic growth. The symposium will conclude with a reflection on Africa's capacity to shape the international tax agenda in an era of evolving fiscal paradigms.
In line with our Symposium's tradition, we will hold a special session, the “Host Country Focus”. This session focuses on an issue of great relevance to the host country for the Symposium. This year's Host Country Focus will centre on effective dispute resolution in Rwanda.
The symposium promises once again to be a crucible of thought leadership and practical insights, propelling Africa towards a more resilient and equitable tax future.
Pre-Symposium Masterclass
In the days leading up to the ATS from the 26-27 May, we will hold a masterclass. Building on the success of previous masterclasses, the 2025 Africa Masterclass will feature tailored sessions to deepen participants' understanding and equip them with practical insights on current tax challenges. This comprehensive training is ideal for those seeking a more intensive exploration of the regional tax landscape before the ATS.
Join us in Kigali for this historic 10-year celebration and be part of the conversation shaping the future of taxation in Africa!
Introduction
Le Symposium fiscal africain est le principal forum de discussion sur les questions de fiscalité internationale pertinentes pour le continent. Unique en son genre, il adopte une approche multidimensionnelle et rassemble des perspectives issues de la politique, de la pratique, de l'administration, de l'industrie et du monde universitaire.
Forte d'une réputation de débats de grande qualité, la dixième édition du Symposium fiscal africain a rassemblé un large éventail d'orateurs acclamés. Les participants au Symposium fiscal africain viennent de toute l'Afrique et représentent un réseau mondial de professionnels de la fiscalité et de leaders d'opinion.
La dixième édition du Symposium fiscal africain se tiendra à Kigali, au Rwanda, du 28 au 30 mai 2025.
Une session spéciale « Focus sur le pays hôte » sera consacrée à un sujet d’importance
pour le Rwanda : la résolution efficace des litiges fiscaux.
Le symposium promet une fois de plus d'être un creuset de leadership et d'idées pratiques, propulsant l'Afrique vers un avenir fiscal plus résilient et plus équitable.
Frais de conférence
685 USD
Une réduction de 20 % est accordée aux personnes qui s'inscrivent avant le 28 mars 2025.
Si vous vous inscrivez avant la date limite, la réduction pour l'inscription anticipée sera automatiquement appliquée au montant facturé.
Si vous êtes un auteur ou un représentant de l'administration fiscale, ou si vous souhaitez vous inscrire en tant que groupe, veuillez contacter : conference@ibfd.org
Masterclass pré-symposium
Un master class sera organisée les 26 et 27 mai, dans les jours précédant le symposium. S'appuyant sur le succès des précédentes éditions, le Master class Afrique 2025 proposera des sessions sur mesure pour approfondir la compréhension des participants et leur fournir des informations pratiques sur les défis fiscaux actuels. Cette formation complète est idéale pour ceux qui souhaitent explorer de manière plus intensive le paysage fiscal régional avant le symposium.
Rejoignez-nous à Kigali pour cette célébration historique des 10 ans et participez à la conversation qui façonnera l'avenir de la fiscalité en Afrique!
Rates
20% Early Bird Discount is available if you register before 28 March 2025.
Early bird discount, if registered before the deadline, will be automatically applied in the invoiced amount.
If you are an author or someone from tax authority, or would like to register as a group, please contact: conference@ibfd.org
Sponsorships
Supported by
Event Programme
Taiwo OyedeleChairman, Presidential Fiscal Policy | Marlene Nembhard ParkerDeputy Commissioner General - Legal Support Division, Tax Administration Jamaica, Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Jamaica, & Co-Chair of OECD / G20 Inclusive Framework on BEPS | Catherine LemesleSecretary General, Cercle Réflexion Échange Dirigeants Administrations Fiscales (CREDAF), France |
Dr. Esther A. P. KoisinExecutive Director, Commonwealth Association of Tax Administrators (CATA) | Chenai MukumbaExecutive Director, Tax Justice Network Africa (TJNA), Kenya | Prof. Annet OguttuProfessor of Taxation, Director of the African Institute, University of Pretoria, South Africa |
Belema ObuoforiboDirector, IBFD Knowledge Centre, & Chair, Centre for Studies in African Taxation, & Member, IBFD Executive Board | Prof. Dr. Victor van KommerDirector, IBFD Capacity Building, & Member, IBFD Executive Board | Prof. Dr. Johann HattinghFaculty of Law, University of Cape Town, South Africa, & Chief Editor, Bulletin for International Taxation, IBFD, & Member, & Member, CSAT External Advisory Committee |
Laila BenchekrounHead of International Taxation and Cooperation Division, Moroccan General Tax Administration, & Member, CSAT External Advisory Committee | Jibrin DasunSenior Associate, Aelex, Nigeria | Monique van HerksenPartner, Tax and Transfer Pricing, Simmons & Simmons, The Netherlands |
Michael HewsonDirector, Graphene Economics, South Africa, and Member, Transfer Pricing Economists for Development | Christine Kahema MuthuiFounder and Director, Alpha Tax and Business Advisory Services, Kenya, & Member, CSAT External Advisory Committee | Kehinde KajesomoDeputy Director, Treaties & International Tax Policy Division, Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Nigeria |
Prof. Des KrugerConsultant, Webber Wentzel Attorneys, South Africa | Fabiola SsebuyoyaTax Partner, KPMG Tanzania | Dieudonné NzafashwanayoTax and Corporate Partner, ENS Africa, Rwanda |
Prof. Dr. Zach PougaPartner, International Tax and Transaction Services, Ernst & Young, USA | Jan Maarten SlagterChief Executive Officer, IBFD, & Member, IBFD Executive Board | Hanita van der MeulenDirector, IBFD Markets & Clients, & Member, IBFD Executive Board |
Aisha Aize IsaManager, Centre for Studies in African Taxation (CSAT), & Managing Principal, Africa Middle East Knowledge Group, IBFD | Luis NouelManager, Africa Middle East Knowledge Group, IBFD | Yvette Nakibuule WakabiManaging Senior, Africa Middle East Knowledge Group, IBFD |
Sabrine MarsitManaging Senior, Africa Middle East Knowledge Group, IBFD | Carlos Gutiérrez PuenteSenior Principal Associate, Capacity Building Department, IBFD | Birhanu Tadesse DabaPrincipal Associate, Capacity Building Department, IBFD |
Aziz SonSenior Associate, Africa Middle East Knowledge Group, IBFD | Tarynn IsaacsAssociate, Africa Middle East Knowledge Group, IBFD |
Opening Ceremony
Photo Session & Tea Break
Session 1: An overview of the International Tax Landscape
Lunch Break
Spotlight: The Tenth Anniversary of the Africa Tax Symposium
Session 2: Implementing the Global Minimum Tax in Africa – Practical, Legislative, and Policy Perspectives
Tea Break
Session 3: Moving Beyond Pillar One – the State of Digital Taxation in Africa
Closing remarks
Opening remarks
Special Address: Ten Years on From the BEPS Project – The State of the African Tax Landscape
Session 4: Transfer Pricing in Africa: Recent Developments, Practical Strategies, and Policy Perspectives
Tea Break
Spotlight: The IBFD BEPS Assessment Tool
Session 5: Tax Treaty Practice in Africa – Controversies, Complexities and Dispute Resolution
Lunch Break
Session 6: Trade and Investment in Africa
Tea Break
Session 7: Host Country Focus: Effective Dispute Prevention and Resolution in Rwanda
Closing remarks
Symposium Gala Dinner
Opening remarks
Session 8 : Building a Sustainable System for Domestic Resource Mobilisation
Spotlight: CSAT-WATAF Research Collaboration
Tea Break
Special Address Tax Administration in Africa – Past, Present, and Future
Session 9 : The UN Framework Convention – Potential Gains & Pitfalls for Africa
Closing ceremony