Rumors Have Been Spreading That The Saudi VAT Rate Is Getting Reduced

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A rumor had been spreading that the  Value-Added Tax (VAT) rate in Saudi Arabia is going to be reduced to seven percent.

The current tax rate is 15%

International news publication, Reuters, stated that the change in the tax rate would be implemented from October 1.

However, it has been clarified that the news is false.

A Saudi economic expert is, however, expecting a tax rate cut

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