Parliament has passed a wide-ranging economic reform package following weeks of pointed debate, a vote the government hailed as a turning point and the opposition dismissed as hurried.
What is in the bill
The legislation bundles together tax administration changes, measures to broaden the revenue base and incentives aimed at documenting the informal economy.
This is not a magic wand. It is the beginning of a difficult but necessary correction.
Officials argue the reforms will improve fiscal stability, while critics counter that the burden may fall unevenly on salaried households.
- Reforms to simplify tax filing for small businesses.
- New incentives for digital and documented transactions.
- A phased timeline for the most contentious measures.
Implementation now becomes the real test. Analysts say the coming budget cycle will reveal whether the ambitions on paper survive contact with reality.
