She Invests: Financial Literacy Series for Women Entrepreneurs

The fifth and final session of the Financial Literacy Programme focuses on Taxation Awareness and Compliance for Women-Led Businesses. This session aims to equip women entrepreneurs with a better understanding of the taxation framework, their obligations as business owners, and the importance of effective tax planning in supporting sustainable business growth.

The session will provide practical guidance on key taxation concepts, including business tax obligations, registration requirements, record keeping, filing procedures, available incentives and deductions, and the importance of maintaining proper financial documentation. It will also highlight how sound tax management contributes to business credibility, financial discipline and long-term sustainability.

What it Delivers

The session will enable participants to:

• Gain a clearer understanding of the tax obligations applicable to their businesses and the importance of timely compliance.
• Understand the different types of taxes relevant to businesses, including income tax, corporate tax, VAT and other applicable statutory requirements.
• Learn best practices for maintaining proper financial records and documentation to support tax compliance.
• Understand the importance of tax planning as part of overall financial management and decision-making.
• Receive practical guidance from tax professionals and engage in discussions on common challenges faced by entrepreneurs.

Why it Matters
Effective tax management is a critical component of business sustainability and growth. For women entrepreneurs, understanding taxation requirements helps reduce compliance risks, improve financial planning and strengthen business resilience.

By building tax literacy, women-led businesses can make informed financial decisions, enhance their credibility with financial institutions and business partners, and better position themselves for expansion into local, regional and international markets.

Expected Outcomes
At the end of the session, participants will be able to:

• Demonstrate improved understanding of their tax responsibilities and compliance requirements.
• Apply better financial record-keeping practices to support business operations.
• Integrate tax considerations into their financial planning and business strategies.
• Reduce tax-related risks and improve overall business governance.

Overall Impact:
The Taxation session will complete the Financial Literacy Programme by empowering women entrepreneurs with essential financial knowledge, enabling them to manage their businesses more effectively, enhance compliance, and build stronger foundations for sustainable growth.

Amit Gupta
Founder and Group Chairman of AMG Group

Amit Gupta is the Founder and Group Chairman of AMG Group, a Mauritius-based advisory and licensed management company specialising in cross-border investments, international taxation, corporate governance, legal advisory and regulatory solutions. With nearly three decades of professional experience, he advises multinational corporations, sovereign wealth funds, listed companies, financial institutions and family offices on complex transactions and strategic investments across Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Europe.

A Chartered Accountant and Law Graduate from India, Amit previously held senior leadership positions with Abax Corporate Services and global professional services firms including PwC, KPMG and EY, where he advised on mergers and acquisitions, international tax structuring, corporate restructuring and high-profile tax litigation.

Beyond his executive role, Amit serves as Chairman, Executive Director and Independent Director on the boards and board committees of several listed companies, banking institutions, aviation, mining and investment groups. His expertise spans corporate governance, audit oversight, risk management, cross-border structuring and strategic decision-making.

A respected speaker and thought leader, Amit regularly addresses industry forums on corporate governance, international taxation, regulatory developments, cross-border investments and the evolving global business landscape. He has contributed to policy discussions through industry associations and currently serves as Secretary of the Indian Business Council in Mauritius.

Kailash

Kailash holds an MBA in Financial Risk Management and is a fellow member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. He started his career in 2004 as a junior auditor at BDO DCDM. He then progressed to team leader and accountant positions at local companies. At Dolberg Group, he became CFO of the leasing arm before founding Infinitas Cliens Focus Accounting Services in 2012.
Currently, he holds board roles and consults on finance for various Group companies.