- IMF says Suriname was not prepared to implement VAT effectively
- Technical assistance mission evaluated VAT implementation in Suriname
- Suriname implemented VAT on January 1, 2023, replacing sales tax
- VAT revenue collected for first 12 months was 3% of GDP
- Weak VAT performance attributed to poor implementation management
- Risks identified if issues not addressed urgently
- Finance Minister defended decision to amend VAT due to mistakes in implementation
- Amendment to VAT a condition outlined by IMF for providing assistance to Suriname
Source: jamaicaobserver.com
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