Implementing the increase to Value-Added-Tax (VAT) at this time was crucial to avoid a potential devaluation of the national currency, according to a top minister.In remarks at the AmCham address yesterday, Industry, Commerce and Tourism Minister Zayed Alzayani acknowledged the added pressure VAT placed on consumers and businesses, but noted that Bahrain had the highest number of exemptions to the tax in the GCC .
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