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6% tax on ride-sharing could lead to higher fares

KATHMANDU: Ride-sharing services are now set to become more expensive. The government, through the Economic Bill 2026, has imposed a total of 6 percent tax on ride-sharing services under two different headings. The government has levied a 5 percent Value…
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EV excise duty scrapped, value-based tax system introduced

KATHMANDU: The government has removed excise duty on electric vehicles. The change comes through the Economic Act 2026, introduced to implement the budget for FY 2026/27. Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle announced a new tax structure. EV taxes will no…