Jigjiga VAT Dispute Exposes Tensions Over Digital Tax Transparency and Data Privacy

Jigjiga is facing a dispute between city authorities and business groups over VAT collection and the use of POS systems linked directly to VAT reporting.
The administration says the move is meant to improve transparency, traceability, and remittance of VAT from taxable sales.
Traders are resisting because they fear for the protection of their commercial data and oppose unrestricted government access to their information.
The issue is framed as a transition from manual tax inspection to a fair, transparent, and accountable digital tax system.

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