Taxation and the 2014 Mining Tax Law
On 23 September 2014, the Mozambique Government enacted Law No. 28/2014 (the new Mining Tax Law) which introduced a new tax framework for the mining sector. The new Mining Tax Law replaces the previous regime (Laws 11/2007 and 13/2007 of 27 June 2007) and came into force on 1 January 2015. It introduces some changes to the taxation regime applicable to mining operations, including a new Tax on Resource Rent. The new Mining Tax Law is applicable to all companies conducting mining activities within Mozambique. Taxpayers complying with their obligations on the basis of existing concession agreements signed under the previous law should continue complying with the previous law, except if they apply to the new regime.