Insights on audit, tax and donor compliance in Afghanistan
Practical commentary from AMS partners on financial reporting, internal controls, tax compliance and NGO governance. Our partners are preparing practical guidance on audit, tax, donor compliance, internal controls and financial reporting in Afghanistan. Each article will be written around real questions faced by NGOs, donor-funded projects and businesses operating in the country.
Insights & Articles
Practical resources, guides and commentary from the AMS partners.
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.
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.
Donor compliance checklist for NGOs in Afghanistan
A checklist covering record retention, allowable and allocable costs, procurement flows, and audit trails.
Withholding tax guide for Afghanistan
Essential definitions, thresholds, compliance timelines, and penalties associated with rental, wage, and service withholding.
How project audits work for donor-funded organisations
An explanation of scoping, fieldwork sampling, voucher validation, and reporting phases for project audits.
Internal control checklist for NGOs in Afghanistan
Key control activities covering cash management, bank authorization thresholds, asset tracking, and timesheet logging.
Common donor audit findings and how to avoid them
Learn from recurring project audit pitfalls: missing vouchers, unapproved budget changes, and weak asset reconciliations.
Grant closeout audit checklist
Prepare for final closeout reviews with a compliance check covering final reporting, assets disposal, and invoice finalization.
Payroll and salary tax compliance in Afghanistan
A complete overview of wage tax scales, withholding duties, MoF timelines, and standard filing structures.
How to choose an audit firm in Afghanistan
Criteria for evaluating audit practices: partner qualifications, NGO compliance experience, local registration, and ISA methodology.
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