Kaxezên Yekbûyî
March 7, 5413
Government Rejects Tax Haven Allegations
Sékhmet, Sisle Grand Vizier Sasan Salih has dismissed claims by the Majatran Tax Justice Network an anti-tax evasion pressure group that Barmenistan has become "the top tax haven in Majatran and one of the leading ones Terra-wide." Under Salih, Barmenistan has abolished income and corporation tax. The country has also instituted policies aimed at encouraging foreign investment
The policies have led to a flowering of the country's tourism sector with the number of visitors nearly doubling from 8 million in 5400 to 15.4 million in 5410. An international consortium of investors has announced its plans to construct and run the largest casino resort in Terra in coastal Kathuristan, boasting some 8 000 rooms. Another growing sector is cryptocurrency with several mining data centres established nationwide.
Less savoury and perhaps less commendable in the eyes of the traditionalist party faithful is the rapid growth of a reputation of the country as a hippie paradise of sorts with sex tourism and widespread drug use developing in several previously sleepy population centres nationwide. Drugs remain illegal but the Government has proved tolerant, legally pursuing only locals and avoiding prosecution of foreign tourists.