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No timeline yet for GST refunds to tourists leaving Bhutan

Jan 10, 2026 1 mins read
No timeline yet for GST refunds to tourists leaving Bhutan

The government is yet to announce when the Goods and Services Tax (GST) refund mechanism for tourists and short-term visitors leaving Bhutan will come into effect, despite provisions in the GST law and rules.

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