This edition of Global IDT Insights highlights two notable indirect tax developments: the Philippines has expanded and updated its list of VAT-exempt medicines, while Argentina has introduced a simplified and more digital framework for international postal and door-to-door imports.Philippines: BIR Updates VAT-Exempt Me...
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