us

216.73.216.119

MEF Implements New Tax Rules on Commercial Gambling Businesses to Curb Financial Crime

MEF Implements New Tax Rules on Commercial Gambling Businesses to Curb Financial Crime

The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) brought about new tax rules on commercial gambling businesses to improve transparency and implement Anti Money Laundering (AML) measures.

Commercial gambling businesses must adhere to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)— standards for reporting transactions in financial firms. 

Mey Vann, Secretary of State of MEF, said that with the new rules, “there would no longer be cases of hiding cash to be paid to the authority, even by the casino owners and tax officials, as the rules and procedures determine check-and-balance practices for the balanced power among operators, regulators, inspectors and other relevant stakeholders involved in the implementation of the new proclamation”. 

According to Vann, the rules would let people enjoy commercial gambling in casinos; however, casinos would have to change the word on signboards to commercial gambling from 2023 onwards. 

“We cannot ask them to change immediately, and so we have to give them some time, and they are related to many factors such as their internal agreements and other legal aspects,” said Vann.

The accounting and tax expert said that the guidelines instructed the gambling sector to register with GDT, maintain accounting records and retain supporting documents for ten years. “This is very good from a good governance perspective to ensure transparency and accountability,” he said.

Suggested Reads:

OCC, FDIC, & Fed Warn Banks of Significant Risks in the Crypto Industry
US Judge Approves Danske Bank’s $2 Billion Settlement to End Estonia Probe
BSP Seeks to Tighten Rules on Reporting ML/TF Threats

Related Posts

News

United States Senate, UAE Government, and Spain Make Significant Efforts to Curb Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Activities

United States Senate, UAE Government, and Spain Make Significant Efforts to Curb Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Activities

Explore More

News

UK Parliament Legislates New Digital Identity Verification Services Bill

UK Parliament Legislates New Digital Identity Verification Services Bill

Explore More

News

Taiwan and Singapore Strengthen AML Regulations for Virtual Asset Providers and Banks

Taiwan and Singapore Strengthen AML Regulations for Virtual Asset Providers and Banks

Explore More

News

Singapore and Europe Enhance AML Framework to Fight Financial Crimes Effectively

Singapore and Europe Enhance AML Framework to Fight Financial Crimes Effectively

Explore More

News

Türkiye Removed From Gray List, India Recognized for Its AML Efforts, and Kuwait Urged to Have Better Money Laundering Control Measures: FATF Updates

Türkiye Removed From Gray List, India Recognized for Its AML Efforts, and Kuwait Urged to Have Better Money Laundering Control Measures: FATF Updates

Explore More

News

FINMA, SFC, and MAS Fine Multiple Financial Institutions Over $1.5 Billion For Money Laundering Activities

FINMA, SFC, and MAS Fine Multiple Financial Institutions Over $1.5 Billion For Money Laundering Activities

Explore More

News

Nigeria, Myanmar, and  Türkiye Take Effective Steps to Meet FATF Recommendations

Nigeria, Myanmar, and Türkiye Take Effective Steps to Meet FATF Recommendations

Explore More

News

Regulatory Authorities Fines TD Bank, Adelaide Casino, and SBI over $500 Million For AML Failings

Regulatory Authorities Fines TD Bank, Adelaide Casino, and SBI over $500 Million For AML Failings

Explore More

News

United States Senate, UAE Government, and Spain Make Significant Efforts to Curb Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Activities

United States Senate, UAE Government, and Spain Make Significant Efforts to Curb Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Activities

Explore More

News

UK Parliament Legislates New Digital Identity Verification Services Bill

UK Parliament Legislates New Digital Identity Verification Services Bill

Explore More

News

Taiwan and Singapore Strengthen AML Regulations for Virtual Asset Providers and Banks

Taiwan and Singapore Strengthen AML Regulations for Virtual Asset Providers and Banks

Explore More

News

Singapore and Europe Enhance AML Framework to Fight Financial Crimes Effectively

Singapore and Europe Enhance AML Framework to Fight Financial Crimes Effectively

Explore More

News

Türkiye Removed From Gray List, India Recognized for Its AML Efforts, and Kuwait Urged to Have Better Money Laundering Control Measures: FATF Updates

Türkiye Removed From Gray List, India Recognized for Its AML Efforts, and Kuwait Urged to Have Better Money Laundering Control Measures: FATF Updates

Explore More

News

FINMA, SFC, and MAS Fine Multiple Financial Institutions Over $1.5 Billion For Money Laundering Activities

FINMA, SFC, and MAS Fine Multiple Financial Institutions Over $1.5 Billion For Money Laundering Activities

Explore More

News

Nigeria, Myanmar, and  Türkiye Take Effective Steps to Meet FATF Recommendations

Nigeria, Myanmar, and Türkiye Take Effective Steps to Meet FATF Recommendations

Explore More

News

Regulatory Authorities Fines TD Bank, Adelaide Casino, and SBI over $500 Million For AML Failings

Regulatory Authorities Fines TD Bank, Adelaide Casino, and SBI over $500 Million For AML Failings

Explore More

Take the next steps to better security.

Contact us

Get in touch with our experts. We'll help you find the perfect solution for your compliance and security needs.

Contact us

Request demo

Get free access to our platform and try our products today.

Get started