- Increased VAT registration threshold is proposed.
- A voluntary registration scheme would be re-introduced
- Exemption for the sale of condominium housing units
- Exemption for information technology and enabling services (effective 1 January 2020).
- VAT rate change to 8% maintained consistently during the next five years except for banking, finance, and insurance sectors.
Source: KPMG
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