VAT applied on LPG (excluding the amounts consumed as auto-gas) lowered while the SCT on it increased.

Through the Council of Ministers Decision no. 2017/10468 published in the Official Gazette dated 28 July 2017, the VAT rate on Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) existing under the HS Code 2711.19.00.00.11 has been lowered to 8 % from 18 %. This rate decrease is not valid for the LPG (autogas) used as fuel in motor vehicles. 

 Through the same Council of Ministers Decision; the SCT amounts per kilo were increased on; 

 - propane and butane’s both the liquid and gas forms to TL 1,7780 from TL 1,4940.

- Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) Others’ existing under the HS Code 2711.19.00.00.11 to TL 1,7780 from TL 1,2100.

 The concerning Decision containing amendments on VAT and SCT amounts will be enacted as of 1 August 2017.

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