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Informal trade undercuts formal businesses in Phuentsholing

Aug 15, 2026 2 mins read
Informal trade undercuts formal businesses in Phuentsholing

Phuentsholing—The growing movement of commercial goods into Bhutan through private vehicles and informal distribution networks is leaving compliant businesses at a disadvantage, as traders using these channels avoid many of the taxes, customs procedures, and regulatory costs borne by formal importers.

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