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DR Congo Suspends VAT on Food and Reduces Import Duties to Boost Economy

  • Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo signed Decree No. 24/07 on 19 September 2024
  • Suspends collection of VAT on essential food products until 31 December 2025
  • Essential food products include beef, pork, offal products, poultry, certain fish, milk powder, rice, corn, corn flour, and sugar
  • Also reduces customs duties on imports

Source: orbitax.com

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