Lower taxes, stubborn prices: What GST means for car buyers

Vehicle prices in Bhutan continue to be a point of contention, especially when compared with those in neighbouring India. With the rollout of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on January 1, 2026, the debate has shifted from why vehicles are expensive to whether recent tax reforms are actually reducing prices, and whether those benefits are reaching consumers.

New income tax law puts more money in taxpayers’ pockets

When the Goods and Services Tax (GST) came into force on January 1, public attention largely centred on prices, complian...

GST projected to raise govt. revenue by 47% to Nu 14.18 billion by 2027

The Ministry of Finance projects that revenue from the Goods and Services Tax (GST) will reach Nu 14.18 billion in the f...

GST raises everyday service costs, spares education and healthcare

For Phuntsho Wangdi, a corporate employee, the impact of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) is felt in the monthly househo...

Only registered GST businesses can charge GST

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) should prevent retailers from facing a cascading price effect by allowing them to claim...

GST hits farmers as feed and fertiliser costs ripple across food chain

The impact of Goods and Services Tax (GST) is being felt most immediately and viscerally in the agriculture and livestoc...

Where five percent hurts most

Prices in most shops have jumped five percent overnight. In Changzamtog, a couple sits at their tiny wooden table, counting what little money they have left. The husband, the sole breadwinner, earns Nu 17,0...

How excise tax reshapes prices of sin goods

The new excise tax (ET) framework, effective from January 1, has led to price increases for alcohol, tobacco, carbonated...

New income tax law widens relief for families and households

The government has introduced a range of tax relief measures for individuals under a new income tax framework rolled out...

GST drives shoppers across the border in Phuentsholing