Bahrain's Ministry of Industry, Commerce successfully responded to more than 1,130 VAT inquires

Manama, (BNA): The Ministry of Industry Commerce and Tourism (MOICT) confirmed that it has responded to a total of 224 VAT related complaints in addition to more than 1,130 VAT inquiries, since its induction on January 1st, 2019. The Ministry's 'Companies Control' and 'Consumer Protection' directorates have successfully inspected more than 430 vendors across the Kingdom to ensure the correct application of the VAT. The Ministry is committed to continue monitoring the movement of all goods and service in accordance with the newly published list of basic food items that are not subject to VAT. All sales outlets are required to comply with the Kingdom's VAT Law and its *Executive* Regulations, and consumers are encouraged to continue reporting violations *by calling 80008001*