Sudan: Sales Tax Increase Lowered in West Darfur

30 January 2014

El Geneina — The authorities in West Darfur have lowered the sales tax increase imposed on traders to SDG5,280 per loaded commercial transport vehicle. Market traders in the state went on strike on Saturday after the authorities' had announced a 300 percent sales tax increase.

Speaking to Radio Dabanga, a market trader from El Geneina reported that the sales tax, that on 23 January suddenly was increased from SDG3,000 ($525) to SDG10,000 ($1,745) per loaded vehicle, has been lowered to SDG5,280 ($920).

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