Import Declaration News Today

As the Kenya Kwanza administration took over the reins of administration in 2022, the elephant in the room was the high cost of living experienced by Kenyans in the run-up to the general election and that worsened afterwards.

A new phase of the Lacey Act is on the horizon, and global trade professionals will need to understand what new developments this entails.

Independent and small dealers say they have not been getting products.

The cost of buying fish will rise by 50 percent if Parliament approves a proposal to introduce excise duty at Sh100,000 per tonne.

Collections from the Railway Development Levy are now projected to decline to Sh33.2 billion.

The government is implementing measures to increase revenues.

PETALING JAYA: As Malaysia resumes the requirement to have both inbound and outbound travellers fill up a Customs declaration form, it is worth noting that the practice is also adopted by countries both within and outside the South East-Asia region.

Charles Oetomo and Welly Armantha Napitupulu of GNV Consulting round up recent tax-related announcements from the Indonesian government including those affecting electric-based vehicles, construction services, luxury sales, VAT and biodiesel exports.

The House reconvenes on January 25 with a full in-tray as MPs rash to conclude crucial legislation ahead of the August 9 General Election.

Trade facilitation reduces the time to clear goods and cost of movement of goods and services across borders.