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Major Changes Introduced by the 2025 Finance Act in Madagascar

Are you wondering how the 2025 Finance Act in Madagascar will affect your business? What impact will these new tax provisions have? Explore the key changes and their implications for taxes, levies, and regulations affecting businesses and individuals in Madagascar. Key Updates in the 2025 Finance Act The 2025 Finance Act...
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INCOME TAX IN MADAGASCAR (IR)

Income tax and related taxes in Madagascar are direct taxes on income and gains earned by individuals, businesses, or similar entities. Categories of Income Tax and Related Taxes There are five (5) categories of income tax and related taxes in Madagascar: Income Tax (IR) Synthetic Tax (IS) Income Tax on Salaries and Related Earnings...

All you need to know about the Synthetic Intermittent Tax in Madagascar

Apart from the Income Tax, the intermittent Income Tax in Madagascar was introduced by the Loi de Finances 2014 followed by the Décision fixant les modalités d’application. The aim of introducing this tax was to broaden the tax base. In Madagascar, the informal sector plays an important role in...

How to Manage the final pay slip in Madagascar

If you are an employer in Madagascar, handling a final pay slip in Madagascar properly is a legal obligation. It is necessary when an employment contract ends. Whether the departure is due to resignation, dismissal, mutual agreement, end of contract, or retirement, you must issue a detailed Final Pay...

Public Holidays 2025 Madagascar : Everything You Need to Know

Are you planning your vacations for 2025 or simply curious about public holidays in Madagascar? The official decree No. 2025-005 has established the public holiday dates, blending tradition, history, and religious celebrations. Here’s a detailed look at the key dates, their significance, and how they are observed across the...

The Long-Stay Visa in Madagascar and Malagasy Customs

Whether for investment, work, or even retirement, Madagascar is a land of opportunity. As a result, many immigrants from Europe, Asia, and Africa have chosen to apply for a long-stay visa on the island. As a matter of fact, among the required documents for a long-stay visa application, one must...

Tax Declarations in Madagascar: your guide

Are you wondering what tax declarations are mandatory in Madagascar? Did you know that failing to file these declarations could lead to heavy penalties? To ensure your business complies with regulations, it’s essential to have a clear understanding of tax declarations in Madagascar. Here’s a complete guide to help...
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Changes Introduced by the 2020 Amended Finance Act

Given the multiple challenges Madagascar faces, such as the construction of hospitals and schools, territorial development, and the uncertainty of Covid-19 (declared a pandemic by the WHO), the government has aimed to adjust fiscal measures to mitigate the negative effects on the economy. In this context, the 2020 Amended...