insert_link Namibia Business and Intellectual Property Authority Temporarily Waives Penalties for Beneficial Ownership Non-Compliance The Business and Intellectual Property Authority is temporarily waiving penalties and sanctions for businesses not yet compliant with its Beneficial Ownership regulations until 31 August. During this period, BIPA will review its sanctions and penalty enforcement mechanisms. Businesses with existing penalty payment plans should halt payments until further instructions are provided. BIPA will announce the way forward by 31 August. todayJuly 16, 2024 9
insert_link Business / Economics BIPA to Consult Stakeholders on Beneficial Ownership Sanctions Implementation The Business and Intellectual Property Authority has announced its intention to engage stakeholders in consultations regarding concerns surrounding beneficial ownership sanctions. This initiative seeks to address and clarify issues raised by stakeholders regarding the implementation and impact of these sanctions.Here is Ockert Jansen, BIPA's Executive of Marketing, Corporate Communications, and Client Management Services. todayJuly 4, 2024 12
insert_link Namibia Business and Intellectual Property Authority Extends Duty Penalty Waiver Program The Business and Intellectual Property Authority, in collaboration with the Ministry of Trade and Industrialization, has prolonged its annual duty penalty waiver initiative. The program targets eligible registered businesses with accrued penalties for late payment of annual duties. The standard annual duty stands at N$120. Ockert Jansen, BIPA's Executive of Marketing, Corporate Communications, and Client Management Services, made the announcement. todayApril 4, 2024 15
insert_link Business / Economics NamRA and Bipa sign MoU The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) signed a memorandum of agreement with the Business and Intellectual Property Authority (BIPA), which is aimed at, among other things, enhancing cooperation in terms of the sharing of information on the registration and maintenance of business entities and Intellectual Property Rights in Namibia. NamRA Commissioner Sam Shivute explains what the MOU means to NamRA in the context of improving service delivery. https://youtu.be/Dhq0QLQdtkE todayFebruary 1, 2024 110
