- The Ministry of Finance clarified how the amended VAT rate for 2026 applies to goods shipped with prepayment in 2025.
- If goods are prepaid in 2025 but shipped in 2026, the VAT rate effective at the time of shipment (2026) will apply.
- Businesses must account for the new VAT rate when invoicing and reporting VAT for such transactions.
Source: research.ibfd.org
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