AMMAN — The
Jordan Chamber of Commerce (JCC) renewed
its demand for the reduction of the sales tax paid by non-tourist restaurants
from 16 to 8 percent, Al-Mamlaka TV reported.
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The chamber also
asserted that reducing the sales tax will contribute to enhancing competition,
bringing prices down, and revitalizing the sector.
The JCC said in
a press statement that there are 750 non-tourist restaurants awaiting to be
included in the decision to reduce the sales tax, which tourist restaurants
benefited from two years ago.
It confirmed
that there are official promises to “settle this issue”.
During the
COVID-19 pandemic, the government reduced the sales tax from 16 to 8 percent,
on nearly 1,500 tourist restaurants.
The JCC
described the restaurant and confectionary industry as a “vital” one, as it
supports the national economy, and is key employer of local manpower.
It noted that
the sector has witnessed remarkable development in terms of the quality of its
products, services and equipment, in addition to attracting foreign investments
that gave an added value to the sector, and increased competition among
operating establishments.
The JCC pointed out that
there are about 18,000 businesses operating in the restaurant and confectionary
industry throughout the Kingdom. They employ about 100,000 workers, while the
sector has become a favorite destination for tourists and visitors of the
Kingdom.
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