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Tax Planning vs Tax Avoidance: Navigating Namibia’s Anti-Avoidance Rules – 17 September 2025

This session will equip business accountants with a clear understanding of Namibia’s tax planning and anti-avoidance framework. This session will highlight lawful tax-saving strategies while addressing the risks of aggressive tax avoidance and evasion.

Date:

17 September, 2025

Time:

08:00

Hours:

3 hours

CPD Units:

3

Category:

Taxation

Group:

Namibia CPD

Format:

Webinar

R345,00 VAT incl.

Product Information

Tax planning is a vital tool for business growth, but when does it cross the line into tax avoidance or evasion? This session explores Namibia’s legal landscape for tax planning. You’ll gain practical insights into the key provisions of Section 95, understand the latest court cases, and learn how to structure transactions that stand up to scrutiny. Whether you’re advising clients or managing your own practice, this training will empower you to confidently navigate tax compliance and reduce risk while optimizing tax outcomes.

Presenter/s

Johan Nel

Johan Nel is a seasoned tax leader with over a decade of experience at the intersection of financial management and operational strategy. His background at PwC Namibia and work with Revenue Authorities has equipped him to deliver practical insights, not textbook theory. Johan is known for helping professionals turn complex tax issues into clear, workable solutions that actually move the needle.

What will set you apart

By attending this session, you will learn how to:

  • Identify and distinguish between tax planning, tax avoidance, and tax evasion.
  • Apply Section 95 of the Income Tax Act and understand the Minister’s powers in challenging transactions.
  • Recognize common schemes and arrangements that raise red flags for Inland Revenue.
  • Implement effective, compliant tax strategies to protect your clients and practice.

 

Event breakdown

  1. Introduction– Why tax planning matters for business accountants
  2. Key Definitions– Planning vs avoidance vs evasion
  3. Section 95 Explained– Understanding the Minister’s discretionary powers
  4. Common Schemes & Red Flags– What triggers scrutiny
  5. Practical Case Studies– Lessons from recent court rulings
  6. Building Compliant Strategies– Best practices for sustainable tax planning
  7. Q&A

Certificate

The following event is awarded 3 CPD units in Taxation.

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