Seniat denies VAT increase to 25% and warns about disinformation

The National Integrated Service of Customs and Tax Administration (Seniat) on Thursday denied the veracity of an image circulating on social media about a supposed increase in Value Added Tax (VAT) to 25% as of May 1, calling it completely false. Through its official channels, the tax authority [...]

Seniat denies VAT increase to 25% and warns about disinformation

TL;DR

  • Seniat denies a viral image claiming a VAT increase to 25% from May 1.
  • The tax authority calls the circulating image completely false and designed to cause confusion.
  • Any tax modifications must be officially published in the Official Gazette and announced through institutional channels.
  • The fake document had format inconsistencies and an incorrect signature.
  • Seniat urges the public to rely only on official sources for tax information.