VAT (Value Added Tax)

The Value Added Tax (VAT), or Goods and Services Tax (GST) in some countries, is a consumption tax. It applies on every sale of goods and services.

VAT/GST is an indirect tax, collected by businesses from consumers and then paid to tax authorities.

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