Major Togolese companies call for tax reforms in Lomé
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Togofirst
Major Togolese companies are calling for tax reforms to strengthen their competitiveness and increase productive investment at the third edition of the AGET Universities in Lomé. Association of Large Companies of Togo president Charles Gaffan urged participants to move from promises to action, according to Togofirst.
Major Togolese companies called on Thursday in Lomé for tax reform and increased productive investment to improve their competitiveness. These demands dominated discussions at the third edition of the AGET Universities, organised by the Association of Large Companies of Togo, according to Togofirst.
AGET president Charles Gaffan called on companies to move beyond promises and take concrete action to foster the emergence of Togolese groups capable of expanding internationally. The forum, held at the Hotel 2 Février, brought together business leaders, students and public-sector representatives under the theme of building national champions.
Akou Mawussé Adetou-Afidenyigba, chief of staff at the Ministry of Finance and Budget, advocated broadening the tax base without increasing the burden on existing taxpayers. She also called for a more digitalised tax administration and incentives for companies investing in production, Togofirst reports.
Jonas Daou, head of energy company Zener, said economic growth was not enough without investment and companies capable of scaling up. He called for a tax framework that encourages productive investment, according to Togofirst.
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