Prospects for an African continental model multilateral tax agreement for the co-ordination of cross-border corporate tax challenges
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Auteur/contributeur
- Fehun Aren, Marie-Louise (Auteur)
Titre
Prospects for an African continental model multilateral tax agreement for the co-ordination of cross-border corporate tax challenges
Résumé
This study explores the creation of an African Continental Model Multilateral Tax Agreement (MMTA) to address the limitations of current bilateral tax treaties and enhance existing African Regional Economic Community (REC) frameworks for more effective taxation of cross-border business profits. Focusing on critical international taxation framework issues such as taxing rights allocation, Permanent Establishment criteria, and tax dispute resolution, it compares African REC MMTA provisions with those in non-African agreements to identify key weaknesses and propose improvements. The proposed MMTA aims to ensure equitable taxing rights, update nexus rules to capture both physical and digital businesses, and provide robust dispute resolution mechanisms to foster investment. It advocates for harmonized tax policies and tax agreements across African RECs to minimize tax competition, promote intra-African trade, and support regional economic integration under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). By aligning with the Abuja Treaty’s objectives, the framework seeks to enhance revenue mobilization and sustainable economic development in Africa. This research provides a roadmap for creating a tailored multilateral tax treaty that balances diverse regional interests, addressing Africa’s development financing needs while promoting cross-border taxation efficiency.
Type
Doctoral Thesis
Université
University of Pretoria
Lieu
Pretoria
Date
2023-10
Nb de pages
470 p.
Langue
EN
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Référence
Fehun Aren, M.-L. (2023). Prospects for an African continental model multilateral tax agreement for the co-ordination of cross-border corporate tax challenges [Doctoral Thesis, University of Pretoria]. https://doi.org/10.25403/UPresearchdata.28395305
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