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Francisco Mandiola

18 Dec. 2023

4 min read

Elections and Civil Unrest in Latin America… and How They Affect Tax Stamps

Never a dull day in Latin America! The recent general election in Argentina saw flamboyant libertarian Javier Milei ascend to the presidency, with a promise to re-invent the Argentine economic wheel by eliminating not only the Argentina peso, but also many ministries and thousands of government employees.

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Sven Bergmann

26 Sept. 2023

2 min read

Uganda Sees Strong Rise in Manufacturers and Importers Embracing Digital Tax Stamps

Since the introduction of its digital tax stamp, tracing, and reporting programme, Uganda has experienced continuous and sustained acceptance, implementation of and compliance with the programme.

Countries Track and Trace

Nicola Sudan

30 March 2023

2 min read

India Central Excise: Worth Its Weight in Salt

Every year, on 24 February, India observes Central Excise Day, as a way of highlighting the essential role of the Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) in the country’s industrial development.

Countries Tax & Revenue

Nicola Sudan

30 March 2023

6 min read

Lebanon Launches Tobacco Authentication and Traceability Programme

Prime Minister Najib Mikati of Lebanon was guest of honour at the recent launch of a countrywide authentication and traceability programme to combat tobacco illicit trade and promote economic reform.

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Francisco Mandiola

7 March 2023

6 min read

Chile Launches Joint Tax/Customs Campaign to Tackle Illicit Cigarettes

It’s not all about new constitutions, riots and uncontrollable forest fires lately in Chile. There’s actually been some interesting news with respect to traceability, with press releases from both the tax authority, Servicio de Impuestos Internos (SII), and the national customs service, Aduanas de Chile.

Countries Excise Products Regulations

Nicola Sudan

7 March 2023

2 min read

Securing Liquor Supply Chains in India: Digital Locks and GPS Tracking

In India, each state has the power to control and regulate its own liquor trade. Given that the country comprises 29 states and seven union territories, each with their own set of laws, this presents a major challenge for the alcoholic beverage industry – a challenge that is further exacerbated by the limitations placed on the movement of alcohol between states.

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Nicola Sudan

7 March 2023

2 min read

Gambia Revenue Authority and SICPA Sign Revenue Agreement

The Gambia’s Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs, in partnership with the Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA), has signed a concession agreement with SICPA for the implementation of a revenue mobilisation platform for excisable goods, telecommunication services, and refined fuels.

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Francisco Mandiola

27 Jan. 2023

6 min read

The Latest from Latin America

There is a tremendous amount of activity afoot in Latin America, be it with new governments promising amazing changes amidst the reality of high inflation and worldwide economic instability, or simply because it’s time for existing governments to get back to work after the first real holiday season post-COVID.

Countries

Nicola Sudan

27 Jan. 2023

4 min read

Implementing Tax Stamp and Production Monitoring in Pakistan – A Perfect Storm?

Looking at the interplay of challenges arising from the implementation of Pakistan’s tax stamp and production monitoring system, during 2021 and 2022, one might say Pakistan is riding a perfect storm.

Countries Regulations

Nicola Sudan

27 Jan. 2023

1 min read

Kenya Seeks Increase in Price of Tax Stamps

Kenyans could soon pay more for alcohol, cigarettes, juice and cosmetic products as the Kenya Revenue Authority seeks to increase the price of excise tax stamps (which are used on all of these product groups), as part of its measures to increase revenue collection.

Countries Tax & Revenue

Telita Snyckers

1 Dec. 2022

7 min read

SARS: Doing a Lot, Just Not Quite Enough

The South African case study on dealing with illicit tobacco continues to be an interesting one to follow.

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Chander S Jeena

1 Dec. 2022

4 min read

Cannabis in India – An Overview

Globally, revenue authorities are broadening their range of excisable goods to widen the tax base and generate more tax revenues.

Countries Excise Products

Chander S Jeena

31 Oct. 2022

3 min read

The Current State of Illicit Trade in India

Despite great efforts at a global level, illicit trade has grown into a pandemic, and India is no exception.

Countries Illicit Trade

Nicola Sudan

31 Oct. 2022

2 min read

Five Years Already! UAE Reflects on Excise Tax Success

In a press statement marking the fifth anniversary of the introduction of excise tax in the United Arab Emirates, the country’s Federal Tax Authority hailed its implementation as an all-round success.

Countries

Nicola Sudan

31 Oct. 2022

3 min read

Sri Lanka’s Alcohol Excise Revenue Plummets

Sri Lanka’s Commissioner General of Excise, M J Gunasiri, has announced that excise revenues from arrack and other alcoholic beverages have plummeted by 40%.

Countries Excise Products

Aftab Baloch – former Advisor to Federal Tax Ombudsman; former Customs

28 July 2022

8 min read

The Pakistan Tax Stamp and Track & Trace System – Success or Failure?

Every government needs revenue to run the affairs of its country in the best possible manner. Tax evasion and leakages work like a parasite feeding off the overall wellbeing of citizens, which is why every government seeks to plug those leakages, and thus recover lost revenues.

Countries Track and Trace

Nicola Sudan

28 July 2022

2 min read

Rajasthan to Implement Holographic Liquor Stamps and End-to-End Track and Trace

The Indian state of Rajasthan is implementing holographic tax stamps and an end-to-end traceability system on liquor products, to allow the state excise department to track and trace each bottle and case of liquor.

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Chander S Jeena

5 June 2022

4 min read

Overview of Tax Stamps in India

While globally, most tax stamps are used on tobacco products at federal level, the situation is somewhat different in India, where almost all tax stamps in circulation are used on alcoholic beverages at individual state level.

Countries

Nicola Sudan

2 May 2022

3 min read

Bahrain Launches Tax Stamps on Cigarettes

The National Bureau for Revenue (NBR) in Bahrain has launched its digital tax stamp and traceability system on cigarettes, following the signing of a contract with De La Rue in 2021.

Countries Excise Products

Nicola Sudan

2 May 2022

3 min read

Cannabis Tax Stamp Tweaks Proposed in Canada’s 2022 Budget

Canada’s 2022 budget has proposed potential changes to Canada’s federal excise tax system for cannabis, including allowing licensed cannabis producers to transfer excise duty stamps between them.

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Latest News

Elections and Civil Unrest in Latin America… and How They Affect Tax Stamps

Uganda Sees Strong Rise in Manufacturers and Importers Embracing Digital Tax Stamps

India Central Excise: Worth Its Weight in Salt

Lebanon Launches Tobacco Authentication and Traceability Programme

Chile Launches Joint Tax/Customs Campaign to Tackle Illicit Cigarettes

Securing Liquor Supply Chains in India: Digital Locks and GPS Tracking

Gambia Revenue Authority and SICPA Sign Revenue Agreement

The Latest from Latin America

Implementing Tax Stamp and Production Monitoring in Pakistan – A Perfect Storm?

Kenya Seeks Increase in Price of Tax Stamps

SARS: Doing a Lot, Just Not Quite Enough

Cannabis in India – An Overview

The Current State of Illicit Trade in India

Five Years Already! UAE Reflects on Excise Tax Success

Sri Lanka’s Alcohol Excise Revenue Plummets

The Pakistan Tax Stamp and Track & Trace System – Success or Failure?

Rajasthan to Implement Holographic Liquor Stamps and End-to-End Track and Trace

Overview of Tax Stamps in India

Bahrain Launches Tax Stamps on Cigarettes

Cannabis Tax Stamp Tweaks Proposed in Canada’s 2022 Budget

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