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Oman: Over 90 food items will be subjected to VAT at zero percent

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Muscat- January 13, 2021:

The Chairman of the Tax Authority issued three executive decisions related to the implementation of the value-added tax, which will come into effect on April 16 of this year 2021.

Ministerial Decree 2/2021, dated 4 January 2021, detailed the list of around 93 food items that will be subject to VAT at the zero rate in Oman.

The list includes the following food products :

  • Meat, fish and poultry
  • Milk and dairy products
  • Fresh eggs, vegetables and fruits
  • Coffee and tea
  • Cardamom creels
  • Olive oil
  • Sugar
  • Bread
  • Salt
  • Bottled drinking water
  • Nutritional preparations for children