- The VAT rate will remain at 15 percent, not increasing to 15.5 percent as previously planned.
- Measures to support lower income households against the VAT increase will be withdrawn.
- Additional food items will continue to be taxed at 15 percent.
- A formal notice was published in the Government Gazette.
- A new Bill will be introduced in the National Assembly to reverse the VAT increase.
- The Value-Added Tax Act allows the Minister to amend the VAT rate through a Budget Speech.
- The Bill must be passed by Parliament and promulgated by the President.
Source: ensafrica.com
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