Telecom
An Overview of Telecom Taxation in the Arab World: 10 Years Later
Date: 16 Jan 2024
Country: MENA
Industry: Telecom
Number of
pages: 19
SUMMARY:
In an increasingly digitized world, having a cellular or fixed service for voice and Internet needs has become a necessity to organizations and individuals alike. However, high rates of taxation can hinder growth of networks penetration. This report, which was released in January 2024, answers the following questions:
• What are the rates of taxation on the various telecommunications services in MENA? (Cellular services, fixed voice services, and fixed Internet services)
• Which countries are the most highly impacted by taxation in the MENA region?
• How do taxes across different telecommunication services vary in the MENA region?
• What are the key developments in telecommunications taxation in the MENA region over the past decade?
