Our Services – DK TAX CONSULTANTS

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TAX ADVISORY

In case of a business decision that may have an impact on taxation and the profitability of your business, we are here to ensure that your investment decisions consider all tax-related issues. For new and prospective investors to Malawi, it is imperative to know well in advance the types of taxes that are operational in Malawi before you start thinking about coming to Malawi. We offer such advice to all prospective new investors. Malawi offers attractive tax incentives that you should not miss out on when you come to invest here.

TAX PLANNING

You are in business, among other things, to maximize profits. It is also often said that tax avoidance is legal i.e. arranging your tax affairs in such a way that your income is well calculated and you pay correct tax thereon. We will be there for you to help plan your tax affairs in such a way that you make tax savings in terms of both cash flow and profits generated from the business.

PENALTIES, MITIGATION, AND NEGOTIATION

The Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) imposes heavy penalties whenever late submission of tax returns or files after the due date. However, penalties may be avoided and our experts could apply and negotiate with MRA on your behalf for a tax waiver thereby reducing the stress of managing your taxes. In Malawi, tax penalties are heavy and if the taxpayer has no intention to evade tax the imposition could be averted by contacting us. MRA officials are likely to listen to us faster than you if we submit on your behalf because we speak the same language.

VALUATION OF GOODS

Customs officials do not trust some importers of goods as a result they disregard invoices produced and prefer to estimate the value of your imported goods for the determination of Value for Duty Purposes (VDP) on which the duty is calculated. We are in a position to negotiate on your behalf so that your customs duty liability is not excessive due to misclassification of goods, country of origin, and not making use of agreements and other protocols that could assist in paying less import duty.

TAX AUDIT DEFENCE

As a normal standard practice, the Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) carry out periodically tax audits in all taxes namely:

Corporate tax;

Pay As You Earn (PAYE);

Withholding tax (WHT);

Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT);

Non-Resident tax (NRT);

Value Added Tax (VAT); and

Post Clearance Audits for Customs & Excise.

The Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) ensures that the correct tax was deducted and paid by the due date. Tax audits are also used as a tool to promote compliance; their findings can sometimes be exaggerated hence demanding exorbitant taxes and imposition of heavy penalties. As consultants, we are here to help you answer on your behalf all tax audit queries raised in their reports that may arise.

Ongoing reforms in the tax regulatory environment and improvement in the tax collection ability by the revenue authority have intensified periodic tax audit functions. What was once simply a compliance issue is now emerging as a business risk that could materially impact on the responsibilities of directors and returns to shareholders. DK Tax Consultants’ tax practice approaches the market from an understanding of client’s businesses, their needs and strategic requirements.

- Dennis Kalowekamo

OUR TAX SERVICES

CORPORATE AND BUSINESS

Corporate and Business Tax Services/ Tax Authority Audits/Tax queries

Partnership Tax Consulting

Mergers and Acquisitions Reorganizations

Tax health checks

Tax due diligence

Taxation of regulated and other industries

Payroll Services

Employment Compensation and Benefits

Representation in administrative procedures at the Revenue Authority

Executive Search

Accounts Preparation

Bookkeeping and Payroll

GLOBAL TAXATION SERVICES

International Taxation Services

International Executive Services

PROPERTY

Property Taxes

INDIRECT TAXES

Value Added Tax (VAT) Advisory

Customs & Excise duties Advisory

TAXATION TO INDIVIDUAL

Personal Tax Services.

Trust, Club and Estate Tax

Tax Solution Personal Tax Services.

PENSION CONSULTING

Pension Fund

SECRETARIAL SERVICES

Company Formation

Incorporation of companies

Directors Consent.

Changes in Directors

Annual Company Return

Special Resolution

Return of Allotment

Transfer of Shares

Change of Company Name

Company’s Reconstitution