- The national budget for 2025-26 focuses on steady course correction due to external risks and domestic constraints
- Fiscal measures include a 15 percent FSC Tax for individuals with income over Rs 12 million and companies with income over Rs 24 million
- VAT registration threshold will be reduced from Rs 6 million to Rs 3 million from 1 October 2025
- Basic Retirement Pension eligibility age will be raised to 65 years
- New Smart City projects will not receive current fiscal incentives and will incur additional fees
- Non-citizens will face higher registration duties and land transfer taxes on residential property
- The Non-Citizens Property Restriction Act will limit property transactions on State Land by non-citizens
- Data protection laws will align more closely with international standards
- Virtual Asset Service Providers will receive an 80 percent partial tax exemption if they meet certain requirements
- A Price Monitoring Information System will enhance the Competition Commission’s ability to regulate prices and conduct audits
Source: ensafrica.com
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