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Maersk Drillship IV Singapore Ltd v Commissioner-General (Court of Appeal)

NB: This judgment has been overturned by the Supreme Court Flynote Revenue Law – Income Tax – Petroleum Industry – Taxation of non-resident entities – Interpretation of Petroleum Agreements (PA) – Whether a non-resident subcontractor’s income is assessable under the Petroleum Income Tax Act, 1987 (PNDCL 188) or the Income Tax Act, 2015 (Act 896) […]

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Restoration of the cascading rulings

In recent years, petroleum subcontractors, particularly those under Tullow and ENI, have faced significant challenges due to the revocation of crucial tax rulings by the GRA. This article delves into the legal intricacies surrounding these rulings, their implications, and the subsequent judicial interpretations. With the Supreme Court’s recent decision suggesting that the GRA’s revocation was misguided, we explore how the special legislative framework for subcontractors continues to uphold these rulings. Discover the complexities of tax law and the ongoing debate that could reshape the landscape for petroleum subcontractors in Ghana.

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