- Mozambican parliament exempts sugar, soap, and vegetable oils from VAT until 31 December.
- Exemption includes raw materials and equipment for production.
- Aims to stimulate economic growth, reduce costs, and increase purchasing power.
- Government to lose over two billion meticais in tax revenue.
- Similar exemption was in place until 2019, reimposed in 2024.
- Previous government removed exemptions as a condition for IMF support.
- Basic foods like maize, rice, and bread remain VAT-exempt.
Source: aimnews.org
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