Philstar.com·2 min read·medium
SC upholds law on VAT refund for foreign tourists
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The Philippine Supreme Court has upheld the constitutionality of the VAT Refund for Non-Resident Tourists Act. The court ruled that the law does not discriminate against Filipino citizens, as the policy is a valid state effort to boost tourism.
MANILA, Philippines - The policy that allows foreign tourists a refund of their value-added tax (VAT) payments in purchasing specific goods during their stay in the country adheres to the Constitution, the Supreme Court has declared.
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