Date: Friday 19th December 2025
VAT on eligible goods: 0% (yes, truly zero, not a trap)
β 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
π 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 π).
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.
β 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 βsmall money down,β it does NOT qualify.
β¨ Essential Note
Prepared meals and beverages purchased at hotels, restaurants, guesthouses, etc. are not eligible. Only packaged food/beverage items sold as goods apply.



