Nov
22
Electricity, telephone chargers may increase

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The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has showed a likely increase in charges for electricity, telephone calls and hotel services, among others, with the increase in VAT proposed in Budget 2016.

The existing VAT rate of 11% has been increased to 12.5% in the 2016 Budget, resulting in the enhanced charges for services, a source said.


However the VAT on manufactured goods has been reduced from 11% to 8%. Accordingly, a reduction in the prices of these items is expected. Essential items will continue to be exempt from VAT. The Nation Building Tax has been increased from 2% to 4%.

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