- EFD deployment began in August 2020 but rollout has been slow
- Experts suggest prioritizing installation of EFDs in all businesses to boost VAT collection
- NBR has seen positive outcomes from EFD installation in VAT collection
- Plans to launch more EFDs in the current financial year and next five years
- VAT revenue comes from sectors like mobile phones, cigarettes, soft drinks, and gas
- Opportunities to collect more VAT exist in retail and wholesale sectors
- Annual transactions in retail and wholesale sectors make up 13% of GDP
- Proper enforcement could increase annual VAT collection tenfold
- Shop owners believe widespread EFD installation could significantly increase VAT revenue
- Measures to curb VAT evasion could further boost government revenue.
Source: dhakatribune.com
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