- Economists oppose the opposition’s stance on VAT for online foreign purchases.
- Analysts criticize the influence of lobbies and special interests against implementing taxes on ecommerce platforms.
- The opposition claims VAT on online platforms will harm investment and consumption.
- The government aims to address inequity with VAT on foreign online purchases.
- The National Party (PN) rejected the government’s VAT proposal and introduced a bill to limit foreign purchases.
- PN deputy Pedro Jidonian reacted to the Finance Minister’s announcement on potential VAT implementation.
- Local merchants are concerned about the economic impact of foreign ecommerce platforms.
- The proposed bill seeks to limit tax-free foreign purchases to one per year.
- Economists criticize the PN’s proposal as counterproductive and influenced by lobbies.
Source: ambito.com
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