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What is Insurance Premium Tax (or IPT)?

  • 27 November 2023 13:34
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Insurance Premium Tax is a type of tax which applies to all general insurance premiums, which are not subject to Value Added Tax (VAT). IPT is set at 20%, in line with VAT.

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