Publications

Insights & Articles

Practical resources, guides and commentary from the AMS partners.

NGO & Donor Compliance

NGO Audit Requirements in Afghanistan: A Practical Readiness Guide

A practical guide for NGOs preparing for donor, project or statutory audits in Afghanistan, including records, controls, reconciliations and common readiness issues.

By Ahmad Masih Shirzai · June 7, 2026 Read article
Tax Advisory & Compliance

Ministry of Finance Tax Clearance in Afghanistan: What Companies Should Prepare

A practical guide for companies and organisations preparing for Ministry of Finance tax clearance, including records, reconciliations and common documentation issues.

By Abdul Ali Shirzai · June 7, 2026 Read article
Planned guide

Donor compliance checklist for NGOs in Afghanistan

A checklist covering record retention, allowable and allocable costs, procurement flows, and audit trails.

Drafting · Coming soon
Planned guide

Withholding tax guide for Afghanistan

Essential definitions, thresholds, compliance timelines, and penalties associated with rental, wage, and service withholding.

Drafting · Coming soon
Planned guide

How project audits work for donor-funded organisations

An explanation of scoping, fieldwork sampling, voucher validation, and reporting phases for project audits.

Drafting · Coming soon
Planned guide

Internal control checklist for NGOs in Afghanistan

Key control activities covering cash management, bank authorization thresholds, asset tracking, and timesheet logging.

Drafting · Coming soon
Planned guide

Common donor audit findings and how to avoid them

Learn from recurring project audit pitfalls: missing vouchers, unapproved budget changes, and weak asset reconciliations.

Drafting · Coming soon
Planned guide

Grant closeout audit checklist

Prepare for final closeout reviews with a compliance check covering final reporting, assets disposal, and invoice finalization.

Drafting · Coming soon
Planned guide

Payroll and salary tax compliance in Afghanistan

A complete overview of wage tax scales, withholding duties, MoF timelines, and standard filing structures.

Drafting · Coming soon
Planned guide

How to choose an audit firm in Afghanistan

Criteria for evaluating audit practices: partner qualifications, NGO compliance experience, local registration, and ISA methodology.

Drafting · Coming soon

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