Hi everyone,
PFA a statement published by the US Trade Representative re. the adoption of digital service taxes by trading partners: https://ustr.gov/about-us/policy-offices/press-office/press-releases/2020/june/ustr-initiates-section-301-investigations-digital-services-taxes
It will be interesting to see how, and whether, this will impact the free trade agreement negotiations between KE and US.
Sigi,
Digital Policy Consultant.
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Dear Listers,
FYI, Kictanets did a policy brief " Regulating Over the Top Service (OTTs)-Challenge and Opportunities" This study reviews the impact that Over The Top Services (OTTs) such as Skype, WhatsApp or YouTube have on the traditional telecommunication services. It also explores the question of whether OTTs should be regulated or not; and if so, in what way.
On Wed, 3 Jun 2020 at 16:45, tevin mwenda via kictanet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Dear Listers,_______________________________________________Please find attached the proposed Draft VAT Regulations on Digital Market Places published by KRA for public participation. The deadline for submitting your comments through a memorandum is 15th June 2020. https://www.kra.go.ke/en/media-center/public-notices/842-draft-value-added-tax-digital-marketplace-supply-regulations,-2020Thank youKind RegardsTevin Mwenda Gitonga
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