The Manufacturing community of Mauritius

Uncertainty about transfer pricing rules in Africa a concern for foreign companies

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 12:05:00 +0200

Companies doing business in Africa face several uncertainties, including how tax authorities will handle transfer pricing (TP). It is vital that organisations prepare comprehensive documentation to demonstrate their application of the arm's length principle and the procedures followed.
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Unemployment, inflation worries hit consumer confidence

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 11:00:00 +0200

NEW YORK, US: Consumer confidence fell in 25 out of 52 countries in Q4 2010 as hope for a global economic recovery evaporated at the end of last year, according to the latest edition of the Nielsen Global Consumer Confidence Index, which tracks consumer confidence, major concerns and spending intentions among online consumers.
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GM restructures African business, seeking growth

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 12:36:00 +0200

General Motors (GM) has announced a new strategy for African business, which it hopes will allow GM to capitalise on the growing opportunities around the continent.
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International trade delegations flock to SAITEX

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 12:26:00 +0200

JOHANNESBURG, SA: At least 35 countries will be represented by the 337 companies exhibiting at the Southern African International Trade Exhibition (SAITEX) from 25 to 27 July. Many will be there as part of trade delegations from participating nations or regions. Under the auspices of embassies and trade federations, exhibitors will present a rich variety of products reflecting key exports of these countries.
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