Moving to Madagascar: Safety Guidelines You Need to Know

Before traveling abroad, it’s essential to take stock of your budget and find out about the climate and, of course, safety. For a tourist or expatriate project in Madagascar, we ask ourselves: is it dangerous to go there, is there anything to fear? These are all legitimate questions...

2017 finance law in Madagascar: the key highlights

On February 16, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Antananarivo hosted a conference-debate on Madagascar’s 2017 Finance Law. Key participants included: Iouri Garisse Razafindrakoto (Director of the Tax Administration), Jacques Solo Ndriantody (Director of Tax Legislation and Litigation), Dina Raharijaon (Tax Advisor), and Hery Nirina Andrianaivo (Director...

TAX REGISTRATION OF DEEDS IN MADAGASCAR

Any document executed within the territory of the Republic of Madagascar is subject to tax registration requirements. These include, among others, civil documents, extrajudicial documents, public documents, authenticated documents, and private documents. The Various Laws in Madagascar By definition: Civil records are documents that prove a person’s civil status, such...

TAXATION IN MADAGASCAR: RAISING TAXPAYER AWARENESS

Tax collection Tax compliance leaves much to be desired! According to statistics from the General Directorate of Taxes (DGI) in Madagascar, the local tax collection rate for municipalities hovers around 20 percent, in contrast to rural municipalities such as Anosizato Ouest, which manage to achieve a high rate of...

Resident card and biometric visa in Madagascar

A new biometric card is being introduced for foreign nationals holding long-stay visas in Madagascar. This card is produced, signed, and issued by the Ministry of the Interior and incorporates the latest technologies for protecting the identification and authenticity of the system, in accordance with international standards and...

ELECTRONIC TAX FILING IN MADAGASCAR

Taxation in Madagascar: as governed by article IV- 10 of the tax procedure code, every taxpayer in Madagascar must submit a declaration of communication rights before June 30 of each year. Since this is a tax procedure, it applies immediately, regardless of the accounting year. This obligation applies...

Tax declaration and assistance in Madagascar

Outsourcing tax returns Insofar as an entity is subject to tax legislation in the country where it is located, MDG Services provides the periodic tax assistance and declarations in Madagascar that a company is required to make. Faced with ever-increasing tax rates, many companies are seeking advice and support...

Moving to Antananarivo

Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar, offers an ideal setting for settling down and living an enriching experience. Whether for professional opportunities, studies, a peaceful retirement, cultural immersion or a personal challenge, Antananarivo meets the needs. It particularly appeals to expatriates with its affordable cost of living, modern infrastructure,...