Government Increases Excise Duty on Alcoholic Beverages in Economic Bill 2083

Kathmandu. The government has increased the excise duty rate on alcoholic beverages through the Economic Bill 2083, which was published for the upcoming fiscal year. Comparing the old rates published by the Law Commission with the rates in the new bill, the tax on beer, wine, and low-strength alcohol has been increased.

The excise duty on beer has been increased by up to Rs 15 per liter. While it was Rs 240 per liter in the current year, the new bill has increased it to Rs 255.