AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHousehold Costs: Palau lawmakers are pushing to cut the sales tax and ease everyday bills, while a separate remittance-tax proposal is awaiting Senate action. House Bill 24-72 passed in March without a public hearing, and critics warn it could burden nonresident workers as their numbers decline. Development Finance: Senators have called for a $30 million Compact Trust Fund injection into the National Development Bank of Palau, a proposal that could expand the bank’s lending capacity. Tourism: Palau is promoting itself in Japan following the launch of direct Narita–Koror flights, aiming to build visitor demand in a key market. Tax Standing: The EU kept Palau on its tax blacklist in its latest review, alongside seven other jurisdictions.
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