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Business registration fees increased by 5%.
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Vehicle and driving licence fees to be increased by 5%.
Reduction in the standard rate of Salaries (i.e. income) Tax from 17% to 16%. Increases in personal tax allowances announced.
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Reduction in the rate of Profits Tax to 18%.
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Amendments to clarify certain provisions of the Banking Bill under consideration. On the Securities side, the two most controversial issues, disclosure of ownership of share in public-linked companies and curbs on insider dealing, being pursued.