- Venezuela issued Decree No. 5146 on June 30, 2025, exempting VAT and import duties on certain goods until June 30, 2026.
- The exemption applies to 90 percent VAT on imports of new or used tangible goods by public entities or individuals using their own resources.
- Full exemption from import duties and VAT is granted to imports by specific ministries and entities, as classified in the Decree’s appendices.
- Beneficiaries must submit specific documents electronically to customs to receive the exemption.
- Failure to comply with Decree conditions results in loss of exemption benefits and potential penalties.
- SENIAT issued Circular No. 00013774 to guide the adaptation of the SIDUNEA system for implementing exemptions.
Source: lexology.com
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