About this programme

This 5-day course equips participants with critical skills to manage tax obligations and regulatory compliance in NGOs and SMEs. It covers tax laws, exemptions, reporting requirements, compliance risks, and strategies for sustainable financial governance through real-world case studies.

Duration

5 Days

Who Should Attend

NGO finance/compliance officers
SME owners, directors & finance managers
Accountants & auditors
Donor-funded project managers
Legal & regulatory officers

Learning outcomes

What you'll walk away with

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Understand tax obligations for NGOs and SMEs.
Apply exemptions, incentives, and compliance frameworks.
Prepare and file tax returns & donor reports.
Manage risks of non-compliance.
Build sustainable compliance strategies.

Course modules

What we cover, module by module

Module 1: Taxation & Regulatory Frameworks

Overview of tax obligations for NGOs and SMEs
Tax exemptions, incentives, and legal frameworks
Understanding regulatory compliance requirements
Case Study: NGO tax exemption dispute and resolution process
Practical: Assessing tax obligations and eligibility for exemptions

Module 2: Filing, Reporting & Documentation

Preparing statutory returns (VAT, PAYE, income tax)
Donor financial reporting requirements
Record-keeping and documentation best practices
Case Study: Reporting errors leading to penalties and corrective actions
Practical: Preparing tax returns and compliance reports

Module 3: Tax Risk Management & Internal Controls

Identifying tax risks and compliance gaps
Fraud prevention and detection
Strengthening internal controls and governance systems
Case Study: Financial penalties due to weak tax controls
Practical: Developing a tax risk management and control framework

Module 4: International & Digital Taxation Trends

Double taxation treaties and cross-border taxation
Digital tax systems and e-filing platforms
Emerging global tax reforms and trends
Case Study: SME transition to digital tax systems and compliance challenges
Practical: Navigating digital tax platforms and cross-border tax scenarios

Module 5: Tax Disputes & Compliance Strategy Development

Tax dispute resolution (appeals, audits, arbitration)
Managing tax audits and investigations
Building sustainable tax compliance frameworks
Case Study: Successful NGO/SME tax compliance and dispute resolution strategy
Practical: Developing a comprehensive tax compliance strategy

Impact

Where the change lands

Organizational Impact

Strengthen compliance and accountability.
Reduce penalties, risks, and reputational damage.
Improve donor confidence and stakeholder trust.

Personal Impact

Practical knowledge of tax and compliance.
Ability to prepare accurate returns and reports.
Skills in risk management and dispute resolution.

Dates and locations

Upcoming intakes

Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.

Full calendar

City	Starts	Ends	Delivery	Book
NakuruNext	20 Jul 2026	24 Jul 2026	In-Person	Book
Kigali	20 Jul 2026	24 Jul 2026	In-Person	Book
Accra	20 Jul 2026	24 Jul 2026	In-Person	Book
Kisumu	27 Jul 2026	31 Jul 2026	In-Person	Book
Johannesburg	27 Jul 2026	31 Jul 2026	In-Person	Book
Dakar	27 Jul 2026	31 Jul 2026	In-Person	Book