COST CUTTING MEASURES
List of Eligible Businesses
BUSINESS GUIDELINES
FAQ
Frequently asked questions and answers
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What is VAT-Free Day?
A temporary initiative where eligible goods are sold at 0% VAT (instead of the usual 15%) on August 28–29, 2026.
- Why is Government doing this?
- Does "VAT-Free" mean everything is tax-free that day?
- Will every business take part?
- What items qualify?
- What doesn't qualify?
- What about big-ticket items like fridges or building materials?
- I'm buying several items — some qualify, some don't. What happens?
- Do imported goods qualify?
- How do I know I actually got the discount?
- What if a business doesn't apply it correctly?
- Can businesses just raise prices to cancel out the benefit?
- Can I buy on credit or hire purchase and still get 0% VAT?
- How much notice did businesses get?
- What should businesses do to prepare?
- How will Government prevent abuse of the initiative?