{"id":98797,"date":"2026-03-27T16:52:54","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T16:52:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/mozambique\/all-news\/prime-minister-advocates-tax-compliance-in-mozambique"},"modified":"2026-03-27T17:31:04","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T17:31:04","slug":"prime-minister-advocates-tax-compliance-in-mozambique","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/mozambique\/all-news\/prime-minister-advocates-tax-compliance-in-mozambique","title":{"rendered":"Prime Minister Advocates Tax Compliance in Mozambique"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"ap-summary\" dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">\n<h4>What You Need to Know<\/h4>\n<p>Prime Minister Maria Benvinda Levi highlighted the importance of voluntary tax compliance during the National Taxpayer Day celebration in Maputo. She urged for stronger institutions and responsible taxpayers to ensure sustainable development and social justice in Mozambique. The Prime Minister noted significant growth in the tax coverage ratio, reflecting improvements in tax administration and a m<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"ap-article-header-tag\"> <strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Mozambique. <\/strong> <\/span>Voluntary compliance with tax obligations should constitute an essential pillar for mobilising domestic resources needed to finance infrastructure, public services, and social programmes that benefit the entire society.<\/p>\n<p>The statement comes from the Prime Minister, Maria Benvinda Levi, who spoke yesterday in Maputo on the occasion of the celebration of National Taxpayer Day, marked on 22 March.<\/p>\n<p>She advocated for the creation of ever-stronger institutions, responsible taxpayers, and a shared vision of progress, so that Mozambique continues to advance with determination along the path of prosperity, social justice, and well-being for all.<\/p>\n<p>To this end, she recommended that officials of the Mozambique Tax Authority continue to perform their duties with a high sense of responsibility, integrity, and transparency in their interaction with taxpayers and the public in general.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is essential that each official of the Tax Authority remains steadfast in combating tax evasion, promoting tax justice, and building a relationship of trust with taxpayers, thus contributing to the strengthening of Public Finances and the sustainable development of Mozambique,\u201d she emphasised.<\/p>\n<p>She said that, by way of illustration, the tax coverage ratio has shown progressive growth, rising from 57.23 per cent in 2006 to 78.26 per cent in 2024, reflecting the broadening of the tax base, the strengthening of collection mechanisms, and the improvement of tax administration.<\/p>\n<p>It should be noted that National Taxpayer Day is celebrated under the theme: \u201c20 Years of the Tax Authority: Consolidating the Role of the Taxpayer in Budgetary Sustainability.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Tax compliance in Mozambique has been a focal point for enhancing public finances and funding essential services. The Mozambique Tax Authority has made strides in broadening the tax base and improving collection mechanisms over the years. Celebrated annually on March 22, National Taxpayer Day serves to recognize the contributions of taxpayers to the nation&#8217;s budgetary sustainability and economic growth. The government&#8217;s commitment to transparency and integrity in tax administration is crucial for fostering trust and compliance among citizens.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ap-article-footer-note\">Find more news and analyses on <span class=\"ap-highlight-country\">Mozambique<\/span> on the <span class=\"ap-highlight-brand\">Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What You Need to Know Prime Minister Maria Benvinda Levi highlighted the importance of voluntary tax compliance during the National Taxpayer Day celebration in Maputo. She urged for stronger institutions and responsible taxpayers to ensure sustainable development and social justice in Mozambique. 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