Manama: A total of 224 VAT complaints have been registered by authorities since the introduction of the levy last Tuesday.
The Industry, Commerce and Tourism Ministry said it received another 1,130 VAT inquiries.
“The ministry’s Companies Control and Consumer Protection directorates have successfully inspected more than 430 vendors across the kingdom to ensure the correct application of the VAT,” said a ministry statement.
It added it would continue monitoring the movement of all goods and services, particularly compliance with a list of basic food items that are not subject to VAT.
“All sales outlets are required to comply with the kingdom’s VAT law and its regulations,” it said. Consumers are encouraged to continue reporting violations on the hotline 80008001.
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