- New Transaction Tax introduced in June 2025 by Chief Minister during Budget 2025 presentation
- Standard rate set at 15 percent initially
- Planned increases of 1 percent in the second and third years, reaching 17 percent
- Includes reduced and zero-rated categories similar to European VAT model
- Reduced rate of 5 percent applies to children’s clothing, works of art, antiques, bicycles
- Zero rate of 0 percent applies to essential goods and services like food, water, pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, books, newspapers, periodicals, electricity, solar panels
- Exemptions include fuel supply for vessels, ship supplies, equipment for commercial vessels, goods for aircraft provisioning
- Further details on implementation and guidance to be provided in coming months
- Stakeholders advised to assess impacts and prepare for compliance
Source: fintua.com
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