2025 National Budget Statement [Download]

In view of the above, I propose to introduce a Fast Foods Tax on the value of the following food items sold by Fast Food Retail Outlets and Restaurants at a modest rate of 0.5% on the sales value, with effect from 1 January 2025:

• Pizza; • Burger and Hot dog;• Shawarma;• French fries;• Chicken;• Doughnuts and similar products; and • Tacos. It is envisaged that the proposed tax will go a long way in encouraging operators to adopt culinary that promote healthy eating.