Kathmandu, April 22 -- The tax authority has determined value added tax to be paid by Pathao, a ride-sharing service company, at around Rs3 million although "the company never charged VAT on those who received the company's service", officials told the Post on Sunday.

"We have already determined VAT to be paid by Pathao," said Nara Bahadur Thapa, chief tax officer at Inland Revenue Office, Putalisadak. "The amount has been determined based on applicable VAT and cent percent fine on VAT amount as per the law."

According to Thapa, it is the initial assessment of tax to be paid by Pathao and the taxpayer has been notified about it. "After it responds to our assessment, we will determine the final amount," Thapa said. Tax officials said tha...