Date: Friday 19th December 2025
VAT on eligible goods: 0% (yes, truly zero, not a trap)

βœ… Who gets the benefit?

  • Only non-commercial customers (regular shoppers, not businesses)
  • Purchases must come from a VAT-registered business
  • Goods must be in stock at the close of business the day before
  • Must be paid for in full on Dec 19, 2025

🎁 Eligible Goods (things you can get VAT-free)

Basically, tangible personal items β€” real stuff you can walk out the store with.

1. Consumer Electronics

TVs, smartphones, computers, speakers, etc.

2. Household Appliances

Fridges, stoves, washers, microwaves.

3. Food & Beverages

Includes both alcoholic and non-alcoholic items (yep, even that bottle for the Christmas lime πŸ‘€).

4. Clothing & Footwear

All apparel, school uniforms, work boots.

5. Furniture

Beds, sofas, dining sets, office desks, etc.

6. Building Materials

Cement, lumber, steel, paint, tiles, fixtures.

7. Automotive Parts

Tires, batteries, spare parts (NOT the whole vehicle).

8. Cosmetics & Toiletries

Perfumes, skincare, non-prescription personal-care items.

9. General Merchandise

Toys, books, dΓ©cor, kitchenware.


❌ Excluded Goods (no VAT break for these)

1. Services of any kind

Including tourism, hospitality, restaurant meals, hotel food.
(So no VAT-free BBQ plate or hotel drinks β€” sorry fam.)

2. Tobacco products

Cigarettes, cigars, loose tobacco.

3. Firearms & ammunition

No surprise there.

4. Motor vehicles

Cars, trucks, bikes β€” still full VAT.

5. Hire-purchase items

If you paying β€œsmall money down,” it does NOT qualify.


✨ Essential Note

Prepared meals and beverages purchased at hotels, restaurants, guesthouses, etc. are not eligible. Only packaged food/beverage items sold as goods apply.

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