Burkina Faso is reportedly introducing several emergency tax relief measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Measures include:
- An exemption from VAT and customs duties on pharmaceuticals, medical supplies and equipment, and other products used in combatting the COVID-19 pandemic;
- A 10% reduced VAT rate for the hotel and restaurant sectors;
- The suspension of payroll tax for employees of transport companies and hotels;
- A 25% reduction of the business license duty for persons in the trans…