15% VAT on electricity: Government asks Organised labour to exercise restraint

The Ministry of Finance has urged Organised Labour and other stakeholders to exercise restraints in the discourse regarding the 15% Value Added Tax implementation on electricity.

In a release issued on January 30, 2024, the government said it will engage in extensive dialogue in the coming weeks to reach a consensus.

"Government hereby reiterates its commitment to working with all stakeholders in order to sustain these gains and engender macroeconomic stability and inclusive growth," the release said.

See the full release below

Press Release on VAT for Residential Customers of Electricity

1. Reference is made to the Ministry of Finance’s letter to ECG and NEDCO on the above subject, dated 12th December 2023; as well as the press statement issued by Organised Labour on the same subject, dated 23rd January 2024.

2. The Ministry of Finance has noted the concerns of Organised Labour on the implementation of VAT on consumption of electricity by residential customers.

3. Extensive dialogue will be held with Organised Labour and other key stakeholders in the coming weeks, to ensure stakeholder buy-in.

4. The Ministry therefore appeals to Organised Labour and all stakeholders, including ECG and NEDCO, to exercise restraint to facilitate a constructive dialogue towards a quick resolution of the impasse.

5. We note the progress the country is making in the implementation of the Post Covid- 19 Programme for Economic Growth (PC-PEG) including posting higher than programmed growth targets, declining inflation, improvement in fiscal and external positions, a more stable exchange rate, and the declining Monetary Policy Rate.

6. Government hereby reiterates its commitment to working with all stakeholders in order to sustain these gains and engender macroeconomic stability and inclusive growth.

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