- NBR aims to bring 100,000 new businesses under the VAT net this month during VAT Week.
- Bangladesh currently has 644,000 VAT-registered entities, but only 344,000 filed VAT returns in October.
- An automated VAT refund system and a one-click e-VAT return system for small businesses are being introduced to improve efficiency and transparency.
- Tax collection has been impacted by banking sector instability and reduced development budget.
- Amendments to the VAT law are planned to simplify procedures and support automation.
Source: thedailystar.net
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