As in many high income countries, VAT systems in low and middle income countries (LMICs) are often characterised by different tax treatments for different types of goods and services.
As in many high income countries, VAT systems in low and middle income countries (LMICs) are often characterised by different tax treatments for different types of goods and services.
The simplest form of value added tax (VAT) – and the form often advocated by international organisations – is one with a broad base and a single (‘uniform’) rate.
In 2013 the West Bengal government implemented a reform that introduced a new form of paying tax – the composite scheme.
This document outlines the four areas of research which will inform the development of our “cross-cutting” research agenda.
