Malawi: Finance Minister Mlusu Advises Public to Report to RBM If Banks Passes On Vat to Customers

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Malawi: Finance Minister Mlusu Advises Public to Report to RBM If Banks Passes On Vat to Customers

[Nyasa Times] Finance Minister Felix Mlusu has advised the public to report to the Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) if they discover that their banks are charging them value added tax (VAT), which has come in effect on Monday, November 1.

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