- Businesses face persistent technical and procedural challenges with the online VAT return system, including data mismatches, system glitches, and complex verification steps.
- Delays in approvals, poor coordination, and limited access to officials further complicate compliance, sometimes forcing a return to manual processes.
- The National Board of Revenue (NBR) acknowledged shortcomings and promised to address issues, speed up approvals, and take disciplinary action against responsible officials.
- Concerns were also raised about the misuse of customs benefits, with goods imported under concessional duty being diverted for household use.
- Business leaders argued that honest traders are penalized due to widespread misdeclaration and weakened enforcement.
Source: newagebd.net
Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.
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