- VAT rate proposed to increase from 15% to 15.5% starting January 1, 2026.
- Introduction of a Digital Services Withholding Tax (DSWT) on payments to non-resident digital platforms, replacing VAT on imported digital services.
- Export-related VAT on minerals and certain goods must be paid in US dollars or equivalent foreign currency.
- Different VAT rates for lithium exports based on processing stage; new VAT on unbeneficiated chrome exports.
- Reforms aim to modernize tax collection, improve compliance, and better capture digital and traditional economic activities.
Source: vatabout.com
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