The Democratic Republic of Congo has sealed parts of Vodacom Group's offices and frozen its bank accounts in the country over a tax dispute. The tax agency has moved to seize the funds, despite an appeal that reduced the assessment to $165 million, which Vodacom is also appealing, it said. "On 6 and 7 December 2022, agents of the General Directorate of Taxes presented themselves at our technical, commercial and administrative offices and proceeded with the installation of seals," according to the statement. Congo’s telecommunications regulator didn’t immediately respond to a text message requesting comment, while the nation’s tax agency didn’t immediately respond to two emails seeking comment. Other mobile-phone operators that had to agree to the tax included Orange SA, Airtel Africa Plc and Africell Holding SAL.

Source: News 24 December 10, 2022 09:12 UTC