- Changes have been made to the Value Added Tax General Implementation Communiqué (Serial No: 51)
- The VAT rates for food and beverages served in certain places have been adjusted
- The VAT rate for food and beverages sold in these places is now 10% (20% for alcoholic beverages)
- Examples are provided to illustrate how the new VAT rates will be applied
- The changes will come into effect at the beginning of the month following the publication of this Communiqué
- The implementation of this Communiqué will be overseen by the Minister of Treasury and Finance.
Source: alomaliye.com
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