- Small shops will face more expenses due to new VAT requirements
- They need to install a VAT Monitoring System and file VAT returns
- Businesses with income over $50,000 must register for VAT and install VMS
- Installation costs for VMS range from $10,000 to $15,000
- These businesses often do not make enough profit to cover these costs
- The burden of doing business will increase for small shops
- Additional costs may arise from needing to hire someone to file VAT returns
- The opposition criticizes the lack of foresight from the Minister of Finance
Source: fijitimes.com.fj
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