20 percent VAT criticised

Finance Minister Ivan Mikloš has been criticised for his plans to set a flat VAT rate at 20 percent by both the Economy Minister Robert Nemcsics and Slovak Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Peter Mihók.

Both would prefer a lower 15 percent level. According to Mihók, 20 percent would be "above the pain barrier" for most customers.

Compiled by Conrad Toft from press reports.
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25. Apr 2003 at 11:12