- The standard VAT rate will increase to 15.5 percent from May 1, 2025, and to 16 percent from April 1, 2026.
- Vendors must claim input VAT at the increased rate for supplies after the changes take effect, unless subject to specific rules.
- The time of supply rules govern which rate to apply for most transactions, but special rules apply to specified transactions.
- Rate increases must be reflected in VAT invoices for transactions exceeding the specified threshold.
- Vendors may not claim additional input VAT adjustments for supplies involving inventory purchased before the new rate, but may increase prices to recover costs.
Source: news.bloombergtax.com
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