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Everybody who is allowed to fly a non-commercial aircraft in Nigeria is now having their licence re-assessed, says a top official.
Several traders in Uganda's capital, Kampala, have closed their businesses on Tuesday in protest at the enforcement of a controversial tax invoicing system, local media reports. Capt Chris Najomo, the acting head of Nigeria's civil aviation authority, says three private jets have already had their licences suspended following weeks of increased surveillance.
Many businesspeople believe the new system will complicate their operations and result in them paying more taxes. They also say the software is too expensive. He said there was "zero tolerance for [the] violation of regulations" in Nigeria's airspace.
The Electronic Fiscal Receipting and Invoicing System (EFRIS) was launched by the tax agency in January 2021 to track sales and taxes in real-time. It has only recently been enforced among small-scale traders, sparking protests. According to Capt Najomo, all holders of such private flying permits - known as PNCFs - now have three days to submit their paperwork before the deadline.
Last week, traders in Kampala and other major cities held two-day demonstrations against the enforcement of the system.
Uganda's Revenue Authority has pushed ahead with the system despite traders' concerns, arguing that its adoption will curb tax evasion and make it easier for businesses to file tax returns.
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