- The 2026 General State Budget was approved and took effect on January 1, 2026.
- Full VAT exemption granted for goods and services supplied to state bodies or their subcontractors for internationally financed projects.
- Import tax exemptions maintained for basic goods, medicines, renewable energy equipment, and scientific research imports.
- A 1% stamp duty introduced for small agricultural product sellers under a self-assessment regime, with tax withheld by purchasers.
- The ecological import tax is maintained.
Source: ensafrica.com
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