- Bangladesh’s National Board of Revenue (NBR) launched an online VAT refund system (e-VAT) to streamline and speed up the refund process.
- The new platform allows taxpayers to apply for VAT refunds online, with payments credited directly to their bank accounts.
- Despite the digital upgrade, concerns remain about persistent delays, with refunds often taking much longer than the mandated three months.
- Business groups and exporters welcomed the move but warned that digitisation alone won’t solve delays without better implementation, monitoring, and accountability.
- The success of the e-VAT system depends on strict enforcement of timelines, transparency, and addressing longstanding systemic issues.
Source: apparelresources.com
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