- Malawi proposes increasing the standard VAT rate from 16.5% to 17.5% in the 2025/26 budget.
- A cement import surcharge is also proposed to support domestic production.
- These measures aim to raise revenue, manage inflation, and reduce reliance on borrowing.
- Proposals are subject to National Assembly debate and approval, with no set implementation dates yet.
Source: vatcalc.com
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