Govt waives tax on PPE, surgical masks

Staff Reporter Published: 6 May 2020, 09:16 PM | Updated: 6 May 2020, 09:48 PM
Govt waives tax on PPE, surgical masks

The Value Added Tax (VAT) on manufacturing, trade and supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and surgical masks to stem the spread of the coronavirus.

The manufacturers, businesses and suppliers will enjoy the exemption facility till June 30, the National Board of Revenue (NBR) on Wednesday.