South Africa’s global minimum tax: a game-changer for corporate taxation
The Global Minimum Tax Act aims to level the playing field for multinationals while potentially adding R8 billion to South Africa’s tax base by 2027.
The Global Minimum Tax Act aims to level the playing field for multinationals while potentially adding R8 billion to South Africa’s tax base by 2027.
The proposal is for hedge funds to be subject to a different tax regime, potentially removing the ‘revenue versus capital distinction’ that causes tax uncertainty.
The proposed minimum unit price for alcohol could make drinking less affordable and curb harmful consumption, but critics argue it may unintentionally fuel the already substantial illicit alcohol market.