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Govt. to lose Nu 5.57 billion in revenue under proposed Tax Bill

Jun 20, 2025 2 mins read
Govt. to lose Nu 5.57 billion in revenue under proposed Tax Bill

The tax reform proposed in the Income Tax Bill 2025 is expected to cost the government up to Nu 5.57 billion in lost revenue. Finance Minister Lekey Dorji acknowledged the significant revenue impact while introducing the Bill to the National Council (NC) yesterday, attributing roughly 95 percent of the projected loss to state-owned enterprises (SOEs).

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