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!
Registration for the symposium is now closed
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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.
You can download the full program in English above.
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
625 EUR / 685 USD
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
Téléchargez le programme complet ici
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!
Supporters
Laila Benchekroun
Head of International Taxation and Cooperation Division, Moroccan General Tax Administration, & Member, CSAT External Advisory Committee
Jibrin Dasun
Senior Associate, Aelex, Nigeria
Prof. Dr. Johann Hattingh
Faculty of Law, University of Cape Town, South Africa, & Chief Editor, Bulletin for International Taxation, IBFD, & Member, & Member, CSAT External Advisory Committee
Monique van Herksen
Partner, Tax and Transfer Pricing, Simmons & Simmons, The Netherlands
Michael Hewson
Director, Graphene Economics, South Africa, and Member, Transfer Pricing Economists for Development
Tarynn Isaacs
Associate, Africa Middle East Knowledge Group, IBFD
Christine Kahema Muthui
Founder and Director, Alpha Tax and Business Advisory Services, Kenya, & Member, CSAT External Advisory Committee
Kehinde Kajesomo
Deputy Director, Treaties & International Tax Policy Division, Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Nigeria
Dr. Esther A. P. Koisin
Executive Director, Commonwealth Association of Tax Administrators (CATA)
Prof. Dr. Victor van Kommer
Director, IBFD Capacity Building, & Member, IBFD Executive Board
Prof. Des Kruger
Consultant, Webber Wentzel Attorneys, South Africa
Catherine Lemesle
Secretary General, Cercle Réflexion Échange Dirigeants Administrations Fiscales (CREDAF), France
Sabrine Marsit
Managing Senior, Africa Middle East Knowledge Group, IBFD
Hanita van der Meulen
Director, IBFD Markets & Clients, & Member, IBFD Executive Board
Chenai Mukumba
Executive Director, Tax Justice Network Africa (TJNA), Kenya
Yvette Nakibuule Wakabi
Managing Senior, Africa Middle East Knowledge Group, IBFD
Marlene Nembhard Parker
Deputy 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
Luis Nouel
Manager, Africa Middle East Knowledge Group, IBFD
Dieudonné Nzafashwanayo
Tax and Corporate Partner, ENS Africa, Rwanda
Belema Obuoforibo
Director, IBFD Knowledge Centre, & Chair, Centre for Studies in African Taxation, & Member, IBFD Executive Board
Prof. Annet Oguttu
Professor of Taxation, Director of the African Institute, University of Pretoria, South Africa
Prof. Dr. Zach Pouga
Partner, International Tax and Transaction Services, Ernst & Young, USA
Carlos Gutiérrez Puente
Senior Principal Associate, Capacity Building Department, IBFD
Jan Maarten Slagter
Chief Executive Officer, IBFD, & Member, IBFD Executive Board
Aziz Son
Senior Associate, Africa Middle East Knowledge Group, IBFD
Fabiola Ssebuyoya
Tax Partner, KPMG Tanzania
Birhanu Tadesse Daba
Principal Associate, Capacity Building Department, IBFD
Salifou Tiemtore
Director, Customs Union and Taxation, Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Nigeria, & Member, CSAT External Advisory Committee
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